Whale Rock

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Whale Rock

(0km) Int. Boundary Rd and Boundary Rd Fire Trail → Whale Rock

260 m
5 mins
3m
-23m

Moderate track

From the end of Boundary Rd the track heads past the gate following the sign, Bounday Rd Fire Trail. The track winds down the hill to pass over several speed bumps to come to the sandstone feature of Whale Rock.

Whale Rock

This is a large boulder that looks eerily like a whale, complete with eye socket. It is a good place to break and climb around the Rock.

Maps for the Whale Rock walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Whale Rock bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Whale Rock

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	516 m
		Time	15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

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Gradient

This whole walk, 260m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 260m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 260m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 260m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 260m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 260m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Whale Rock walk starts and ends at the Int. Boundary Rd and Boundary Rd Fire Trail (gps: -33.753902, 151.09078)
Your transport options to Int. Boundary Rd and Boundary Rd Fire Trail are by;

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Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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Forecast snapshot

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Mambara Track

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Mambara Track

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Pennant Hills Park

Pennant Hills Park is a large sporting complex located in the back of Pennant Hills and on the border of the Land Cove National Park. This large venue consists of four large ovals (3 with cricket pitches), 16 tennis courts, a hockey court and an archery range. If you would like to book a tennis court then contact David Cochrane (02) 9481 0970. There are also BBQ and picnic facilities provided at the park.

(0km) Pennant Hills Park entry → Mambara loopback int.

70 m
1 mins
0m
-4m

Very easy

From the ‘Pennant Hills Park’ entry sign[1] (beside the Britannia St roundabout, near the car park

[Parking]

), this walk leads gently downhill along the narrow concrete footpath[2], keeping the road to your right (and ignoring the short path on your right)[3]. After 10m this walk comes to a log seat[4]

[Seat]

(on your right), and ‘Wildlife Protection Area’[5], ‘Mambara Track’[6] and ‘Mambara Access Track’[7] signs (on your left). This walk continues for 40m along the path around the sharp left bend [8] then continues for another 20m to come to a 3-way intersection[9], marked with an arrow post[10] (on your left).

(0.07km) Mambara loopback int. → Mambara turning area int.

290 m
5 mins
5m
-12m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection[11], this walk follows the arrow post[12] gently downhill along the concrete path[13], keeping the road (a short distance) to your right. After 5m this walk passes ‘The Ultimate Jigsaw’ sign[14] (on your left) then continues gently uphill[15] for about 140m over a series of rough concrete sections[16] to come to a 3-way intersection with a dirt track[17] (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete path gently up over a rise[18] (keeping the road to your right). After about 15m this walk leads gently downhill and soon bends left[19]. This walk continues along the path for about 70m past a ‘Bush Recycling’ sign[20] (on the left) to come to a 4-way intersection[21] (with two dirt tracks on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads distinctly but gently downhill[22] along the concrete path as the track bends left. This walk then gently meanders downhill for about 20m through the open forest[23], passing a potential trip hazard

[Trip Hazard]

on the path. This walk then continues for about 35m along the path which soon bends right[24], then comes to a sharp left hand bend[25]. Half way through the bend there is a 3-way intersection with a dirt track[26] (on the right).

(0.36km) Mambara turning area int. → Mambara loopback int.

280 m
6 mins
14m
-6m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk leads downhill along the concrete path, immediately passing the turning rest bay[27] (on the left) and a ‘You scratch my back’ sign[28] (on the right). This walk then continues gently downhill through the open forest[29] for another 35m to a distinct 3-way intersection with a short concrete path (on the right)[30].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill (keeping the main valley to your right), following the concrete path as it bends to the left[31]. This walk continues gently uphill for about 230m, passing the ‘Sunshine On My Shoulder’[32], ‘Up In The Trees’[33] and ‘Bush Webs – Pieces Of A Puzzle’[34] signs (all on the right) as it meanders through the open forest[35] to come to a sharp left bend[36] (ignoring the intersection with a dirt track on the right). After another 20m this walk comes to a 3-way intersection, marked with an arrow post[37].

(0.64km) Mambara loopback int. → Pennant Hills Park entry

70 m
1 mins
4m
0m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection[38], this walk follows the arrow post[39] along the concrete path gently uphill towards the road[40]. The path soon bends right and continues gently uphill for about 60m to a log seat

[Seat]

(on the left), and ‘Mambara Access Track’[41], ‘Mambara Track’[42] and ‘Wildlife Protection Area’[43] signs (on the right). After about 10m this walk comes to the Britannia St roundabout[44] (near the car park

[Parking]

[45]).

Maps for the Mambara Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Hornsby	1:25 000 Map Series	91304S HORNSBY	NSW-91304S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Mambara Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mambara Track

Accessibility summary information for the Mambara Track

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 1 places to sit on this walk.

Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard A 4cm trip hazard from a raised concrete slab. Found about 310m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking

Car parking area for more than 10 cars is located next to the oval. There is a ramp at the far end of the car park that leads on a concrete path back to the start of the walk. There is also on street parking.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.743129105846,151.07815459371
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Seat

A timber log seat, 43cm high, 30cm deep and 1.5m wide. Seat is located 2m from the concrete path, partially obscured by plants.
This is found 10m into this walk at -33.7437033,151.0783033
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Found 10m into this walk

3 Trip Hazard

A 4cm trip hazard from a raised concrete slab.
This is found 310m into this walk at -33.745825,151.078685
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Found 310m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	717 m
		Time	20 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Gradient

This whole walk, 720m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 720m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 720m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 720m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 720m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 720m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mambara Track walk starts and ends at the Pennant Hills Park entry (gps: -33.743568, 151.07829)
Your transport options to Pennant Hills Park entry are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

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Fairylands track

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Fairylands track

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(0km) Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track → River view

130 m
3 mins
6m
-5m

Easy track

From the opposite number 101 Quebec Rd, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[1], under the power lines and down the track[2] past the ‘Dogs Strictly Prohibited’[3] and ‘Lane Cove National Park – Fairlyland Track’[4] signs. The track soon leads over a short section of timber boardwalk[5] and along the track for a bit over 100m to an unfenced rock platform[6][7], with river views (on your left).

Lookout

This small, informal and unfenced viewpoint is atop a large natural rock platform, between Fairyland and River Ave. There are a few in the area, but this is the most distinct. From here, there are nice views down the Lane Cove River[8]. The area is unfenced and there is a significant drop off the side.

(0.13km) River view → Fairyland

360 m
7 mins
6m
-14m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the view point, this walk heads along the flat track[9] whilst keeping the river below to your left. After about 150m, this walk starts to lead down a set of timber steps[10], winding down then along short timber boardwalk[11] to come to a ‘Site of Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’ information sign[12]. The walk continues along the track through the ferns to an intersection beside a large palm tree[13], just past the ‘Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’ sign[14] where a short track on the left leads to a seat[15] beside Lane Cove River.

Fairyland

Once formally known as ‘Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’, and casually as ‘The Rest’, this site was similar to several others in Sydney. The land was purchased by Robert Swan in 1896 and encompassed about 17 acres in total[16]. Part of the land was cleared for a market garden, growing strawberries and melons. By the early 1900s, the market garden had closed and the area had become a popular picnic and play ground, for people arriving mostly by boat[17]. This was a very popular spot to visit for a special day out. Today, the buildings have (mostly) gone and the cleared area has grown back, but it still can offer a relaxing picnic and lunch spot by the river.

Maps for the Fairylands track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Fairylands track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fairylands track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	978 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 490m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 490m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 490m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 490m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 490m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 490m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Fairylands track walk starts and ends at the Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track (gps: -33.799002, 151.15403)
Your transport options to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

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Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed

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Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed

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(0km) Max Allen Drive Bridge → Lane Cove Weir North

70 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

From the car parking area

[Parking Accessible]

near the bridge on Max Allen Drive[1][2], this walk follows the ‘Sydney Cove’ sign[3] along the concrete footpath past the garbage bins[4]. The path leads past a sheltered BBQ

[Bbq]

as the path bends right along the water’s edge it also leads past a few picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

and comes to another GNW marker[5] and an intersection with a sealed management trail beside the weir[6] (on your left).

(0.07km) Lane Cove Weir North → Lane Cove Weir South

50 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[7] (past a seat

[Seat]

on the right) to cross over the concrete ford

[Trip Hazard]

(top of the weir wall[8]) to the other side of Lane Cove River to find an intersection marked with another GNW arrow post[9]. After heavy or prolonged rain, this crossing may be closed. It is unsafe to cross if water is flowing over the top.

Lane Cove Weir

The Lane Cove River Weir was built in 1938 during the depression. The motivation for building the lake was to make the area more appealing for visitors’ picnics. The weir created environmental issues such as silting and a decline in native fish populations. In more recent years, a ‘fish ladder’[11] has been constructed to allow fish to undertake their natural migration route for breeding. The weir proves an easy way for walkers to cross the Lane Cove River whilst enjoying the views up[13] and downstream[14].

(0.13km) Lane Cove Weir South → Lane Cove River Lookout

50 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the southern side of the weir[15], this walk follows the sealed trail up (away from the weir) for about 10m to turn right and follow the ‘Riverside walking track’ sign[16] along the concrete footpath[17]. The path soon leads to and follows a timber boardwalk for 40m to come to a fenced lookout with a few seats

[Seat]

(and a stepped seating area[18]) and great views over the Lane Cove River[19].

Lane Cove River Lookout

Found along the timber boardwalk on the banks of the Lane Cove River, just up stream from the weir, is this lovely viewing platform[20]. The boardwalk and platform are fenced (1.1m high), there are two main seats

[Seat]

and a stepped area for extra seating[21]. The views extend upstream for about 250m and is a great spot to watch water birds and the occasional paddle boat.

(0.18km) Lane Cove River Lookout → Illoura Picnic Area

310 m
6 mins
7m
-7m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk heads along the timber boardwalk for about 80m (enjoying more river views to the right) to then head down a timber ramp at the edge of a grassy clearing. The walk now follows the ‘Riverside walking track’ sign[22] along the wide dirt track between the river and ‘Spoonbill’[23] picnic area

[Seat]

[Bbq]

[Seat]

for about about 80m. The walk then leads past a grove of trees to the far side of the next picnic area, ‘Illoura’[24] picnic area

, to find an intersection at the ‘Riverside Walking Track’ sign (pointing back to ‘Lane Cove River weir 0.35km’[25]).

Illoura Picnic Area

The Illoura Picnic Area in Lane Cove National Park, is an open grassy area beside the river and about 140m downstream of the Boatshed. The picnic area has a water tap

[Potable Water]

[26], picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

[27] and wood fired BBQ

[Bbq]

[28]. On the other side of the Riverside Drive is a small toilet block

[Toilet]

. The eastern edge of the picnic area is a large brick picnic shelter

[Picnic Shelter]

Illoura Picnic Shelter

The park brick picnic shelter is on the bank of the Lane Cove River, near the Boatshed. There are two picnic tables

[Picnic Shelter]

in the shelter. The tables are 78cm high, 93cm deep and 2.1m wide. The second table is 4.3m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide. The second table has seats that are 3.7m. Outside the shelter is another picnic table[29] and wood BBQ[30]. The picnic shelter is nestled in a grove of trees between the carpark and the open grassy Illoura picnic area. There is a small toilet block across the road

[Toilet]

(0.48km) Illoura Picnic area → Boatshed

280 m
5 mins
5m
-5m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill directly away from the river and face of the ‘Riverside walking track’[31] sign towards the road. After 15m (about halfway across the picnic area) this walk turns right to follows the asphalt footpath[32] for about 20m (past a picnic table[33] and BBQ[34]) to the large brick picnic shelter[35].
Continue straight: From the front of the brick picnic shelter, this walk follows the asphalt footpath[36] (keeping the shelter to the right), towards the car park. The walk then heads through the car park[37] to the 5-way road intersection[38] at the far side. Here the walk keeps to the right and follows the asphalt road for about 90m downhill behind the sandstone building – boatshed[39] and through the car park to an intersection on the far side of the Boatshed. Here the walk follows the ‘7 moola’[40] downhill for about 40m to then turn right and to head towards the water on a gravelly trail. After another 10m this walk comes to a T-intersection and turns right to lead past the picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

then along the concrete path to the front of the boatshed and kiosk[41][42]. Now Turn sharp left to rejoin the main walk .

(0.48km) Illoura Picnic Area → Boat Shed

160 m
3 mins
1m
-1m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk follows the ‘Boatshed 0.15km’ arrow[43] on the ‘Riverside Walking Track’ sign along the track keeping the river to the right. After 50m this walk leads below a large brick picnic area[44] then about 15m later leads through an acacia grove with a short rough steep

[Wheelchair Rough]

section then a narrow

[Pinch Point]

section of track. After another 60m the track leads to a grassy clearing with a large picnic table[45]

[Picnic Table]

then continues to head along the concrete path[46] on the river side of the sandstone building[47] coming to the hire and kiosk area of the boatshed[48].

Lane Cove Boatshed

Lane Cove Boatshed, in Lane Cove National Park, is situated on the bank of the (you guessed it) Lane Cove River. You can hire rowboats, kayaks, pedal boats, bikes and canoes[49], for different ways to enjoy the river. The shop also sells ice-creams, chips and drinks. The shed is open on weekend from 10am – 5pm. During summer school holidays, the shop is also open from 12-5pm. For more info, call Greg on 0418600695.

Maps for the Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed

Accessibility summary information for the Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed

Parking: There are 1 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 10 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 70m apart, with a maximum gap of 120m.

Hazards: There are 2 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard The edges of the weir are ungraded and there is a significant drop with water hazards. Keep clear of edges. Found about 120m into the walk.
Wheelchair Rough Two sections (of about 15m each) of the track have exposed tree route, making the ground uneven and creating trip hazards. Found about 540m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking Accessible

There are 8 car parking bays in the immediate area. Three are marked mobiilty parking bays at the southern edge. The mobility parking area is ashphalt, 2.4m wide and 6.3m deep.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.790735,151.1557983
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Bbq

Two free electric BBQs hotplates in sheltered picnic area. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 2.05m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 45/45cm.
This is found 20m into this walk at -33.790907812803,151.15596413612
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Found 20m into this walk

3 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic tables. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 3.3m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). Room for a few chairs at end. 4×2.7m slab.
This is found 40m into this walk at -33.790947936787,151.15571469068
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Found 40m into this walk

4 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.7m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). 4×2.7m slab.
This is found 40m into this walk at -33.790761805922,151.15561813116
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Found 40m into this walk

5 Seat

A stone seat, 42cm high, 60cm deep and 1.7m wide with a 22cm high arm and 22cm backrest.
This is found 70m into this walk at -33.791126265381,151.15544110537
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Found 70m into this walk

6 Trip Hazard

The edges of the weir are ungraded and there is a significant drop with water hazards. Keep clear of edges.
This is found 120m into this walk at -33.791414934005,151.15572944283
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Found 120m into this walk

7 Seat

Two timber seats, 43cm high, 48cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 180m into this walk at -33.791667936207,151.15521714091
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Found 180m into this walk

8 Seat

A timber slat picnic table under a tree. The table is 74cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 40cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
This is found 300m into this walk at -33.791625583467,151.15394309163
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Found 300m into this walk

9 Bbq

An timber fired BBQ. Plate is 94cm high, 46cm wide and 42cm deep.
This is found 320m into this walk at -33.79158211616,151.15372985601
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Found 320m into this walk

10 Seat

A timber slat picnic table under a tree. The table is 74cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 38cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
This is found 350m into this walk at -33.791417163102,151.15346431732
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Found 350m into this walk

11 Bbq

An timber fired BBQ. Plate is 90cm high, 46cm wide and 42cm deep.
This is found 370m into this walk at -33.7912633,151.1533216
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Found 370m into this walk

12 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table under a tree. The table is 72cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 34cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
This is found 380m into this walk at -33.7912166,151.1533183
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Found 380m into this walk

13 Potable Water

A water tap on the grass, handle is 84cm high.
This is found 390m into this walk at -33.791151900086,151.15319609642
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Found 390m into this walk

14 Toilet

Male and female toilet block. Entrance is 80cm wide, hand basins 86cm high, cubical doors 75cm wide, toilet seat 42cm high. Male toilet has a urinal with 80cm step. No handrails. Toilet entrance is across grass and has a 7cm step.
This is found 400m into this walk at -33.791324655505,151.15287154913
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Found 400m into this walk

15 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table under a tree. The table is 78cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
This is found 480m into this walk at -33.7910366,151.1527216
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Found 480m into this walk

16 Picnic Shelter

2 picnic tables in a large shelter. tables are 78cm high, 93cm deep and 2.1m ( the second table is 4.3) wide. The seats are 44cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (second table seats are 3.7m).
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.79106,151.1524283
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Found 510m into this walk

17 Wheelchair Rough

Two sections (of about 15m each) of the track have exposed tree route, making the ground uneven and creating trip hazards.
This is found 540m into this walk at -33.7912633,151.1521816
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Found 540m into this walk

18 Pinch Point

Track narrow to a maximum width of 80cm at this point.
This is found 560m into this walk at -33.7914366,151.15216
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Found 560m into this walk

19 Picnic Table

The table is 73cm high, 74cm deep and 3m wide. The seats are 41cm high, 29cm deep and 3m wide (no backrest).
This is found 610m into this walk at -33.791870783247,151.15203604102
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Found 610m into this walk

20 Picnic Table

2 tables are 73cm high, 90cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 36cm high, 31cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
This is found 640m into this walk at -33.7922683,151.1516366
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Found 640m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.3 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 480m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 160m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

310m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 180m follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (160m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 640m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 640m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 590m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 55m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 640m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed walk starts and ends at the Max Allen Drive Bridge (gps: -33.790718, 151.15604)
Your transport options to Max Allen Drive Bridge are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

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Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
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I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Browns Waterhole Track

And Walk

Browns Waterhole Track

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(0km) End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra → Int of Great North Walk and Kissing Point road trail

320 m
7 mins
1m
-19m

Moderate track

From the end of Kissing Point Rd, the track heads down the asphalt management trail. The track heads down the hill passing several houses and comes to an intersection with a track going off to the left at the ‘Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley’ sign.

(0.32km) Int of GNW and Kissing Point Road trail → Browns Waterhole int

260 m
5 mins
1m
-17m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post downhill[1] along the wide, shared, concrete path. After about 50m, this path leads under some high tension power lines[2] then bends right[3]. About 50m after passing under the power lines, this path leads to an intersection with a track[4] (on your left, that leads to an informal unfenced lookout), just before a GNW arrow post[5].
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads fairly steeply downhill along the concrete path. The path passes a few signs[6] over about 100m, then comes to an intersection with a track (on your left), marked with a timber barricade and a GNW arrow post[7].
Veer right: From the intersection, this follows the concrete path downhill for just shy of 50m to come to a intersection with a dirt management trail[8]. This intersection is beside the Lane Cove River crossing[9] (on your left) and is marked with a ‘The Great North Walk’ sign here[10].

(0.58km) Browns Waterhole int → Browns Waterhole

90 m
2 mins
5m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk crosses the the causeway of Browns Waterhole. (Caution is needed during and after rain, may become impassable) From here the track continues up the hill on the other side until reaching a small picnic area signposted as ‘Browns Waterhole’.

Browns Waterhole

Browns Waterhole is a wide, shallow section of the Lane Cove River, downstream of a concrete weir[11]. There is a concrete shared cycle/footpath crossing over the top of the weir, linking Kissing Point Road, South Turramurra to Vimiera Rd, Macquarie Park. On the western side of the waterhole, there is a picnic table[12] and small clearing with a view over this section of the river.

(0.67km) Browns Waterhole → Int of Terry’s Creek Walking Track and Brown’s Waterhole Servicetrail

40 m
1 mins
3m
0m

Very easy

Continue straight: From Browns Waterhole, at the picnic tables, this walk follows the concrete management trail away from the river, up the gentle hill until reaching the large green ‘Terrys Creek Walking Track’ sign.

(0.71km) Int of Terry’s Creek Walking Track and Brown’s Waterhole Servicetrail → End of Vimiera Rd

630 m
14 mins
39m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south up the concrete track. The track soon starts to zigzag up the side of the valley and past a ‘Lane Cove National Park’ sign, just before the tunnel under the M2. The track the heads through the tunnel and follows the foot path to the end of Vimiera Road, Epping.

Maps for the Browns Waterhole Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Browns Waterhole Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Browns Waterhole Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.3 km
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

630m of this walk has short steep hills and another 470m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (240m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.3km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.3km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.3km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.3km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 90m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 1km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 320m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Browns Waterhole Track walk starts at the End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra (gps: -33.75841, 151.1098)
Your transport options to End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Browns Waterhole Track ends at the End of Vimiera Rd (gps: -33.764966, 151.10605)
Your transport options to End of Vimiera Rd are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

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Baker’s Cottage

And Walk

Baker’s Cottage

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(0km) Max Allen Drive Bridge → Int. Opposite Bakers Flat

640 m
14 mins
24m
-21m

Easy track

From the bridge, this walk heads gently uphill along the road[1] to the intersection with the visible concrete stairs just below the National Parks Office[2].
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the road uphill, keeping the short sandstone wall and National Parks office on your left[3]. The road soon bends left and leads up past the staff parking[4], to an intersection (with a track on your right) marked with a large ‘Great North Walk’ sign[5].
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the road up the hill. The road passes over the hill, to an intersection with a track on the left, marked by wooden posts.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill with the river below, on the left. The walk meets a clearing on the left marked as ’28 Turramburra Flat’. This walk passes a parking area on the left, and toilets on the right. The road then comes to a signposted intersection, on the right.

(0.64km) Int. Opposite Bakers Flat → Baker’s Cottage

120 m
3 mins
10m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs tending right, up the hill. The walk passes a sign about native grasses before continuing right, to Baker’s Cottage.

Baker’s Cottage

Baker’s Cottage was built in 1865 as the residence of William Baker and his family. The cottage once stood in the middle of a well-kept garden and orchard. The cottage itself was once larger, with more rooms and a verandah surrounding it. The residence changed hands only twice, and was then appropriated by the Minister of Lands in 1938.

Maps for the Baker’s Cottage walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Baker’s Cottage bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Baker’s Cottage

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.5 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

380m of this walk is flat with no steps and another 260m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (120m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

470m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 170m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (120m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 760m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 760m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 760m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 640m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 120m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Baker’s Cottage walk starts and ends at the Max Allen Drive Bridge (gps: -33.79072, 151.15604)
Your main transport option to Max Allen Drive Bridge is by;

Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

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Garadi Track

And Walk

Garadi Track

Download & Print Map and Notes

(0km) Mowbray car park (near oval) → Int. Upper and Athletic Field Access Trks

330 m
7 mins
18m
-14m

Moderate track

From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs, keeping the oval on the left of the walk as it winds around the hill. The walk leads to a park bench and intersection, above the spectators’ stand.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk leads across the grassed area to a ‘Mowbray Park’ sign before a bridge. The track passes the sign and bridge to continue to wind through the bush for approximately 60m, to a signposted intersection.

(0.33km) Int. Upper and Athletic Field Access Trks → Int. Avro Rd Trk and River Access Trk

430 m
10 mins
20m
-28m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the athletics oval, keeping the valley of the river on the left. The track winds through the bush, passing by a track (which leads to a rockshelf lookout on the left) and continuing on to a signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Upper Track’ arrow along the hillside. The walk goes down some stairs before skirting underneath a rocky outcrop (on the right) and continuing along a boardwalk. The track then climbs up to Avro Rd.
Continue straight: From the road, this walk follows the signpost for the ‘Upper Track’[1] away from the road and down to a rock shelf. After only 30 metres, the track tends left under power lines, and turns right down some stairs beside a rocky outcrop. From the stairs, the track winds down the hill to the rocky surface at the 3-way intersection.

(0.76km) Int. Avro Rd Trk and River Access Trk → Int. River Trk and Bus Stop Trk

670 m
13 mins
28m
-17m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads west along the Lane Cove River bank, with the water to the right of the track. The track quickly opens out onto a clearing next to the river bank. The walk continues over two sections of boardwalked track, leading to a signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the signposted intersection, this walk heads towards the large rock next to the water (below on the right). The walk uses pins bolted into the rock as handholds, and climbs to the other side of the river bank. The track then continues along the gap between the mangroves and a rocky outcrop, to come to the Mowbray Park athletics field.
Turn sharp left: From the oval’s far corner, closest to the river and furthest from the road, this walk heads up the steps to the signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the hillside towards the oval (below on the right). The track winds through the bush for approximately 60m to pass over a bridge and a ‘Mowbray Park’ sign in a grassed area. The walk crosses this grass area to come to the intersection with the footpath.

(1.43km) Int. River Trk and Bus Stop Trk → Mowbray Park bus stop

40 m
2 mins
12m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the footpath away from the oval, climbing the steps to the bus stop next to Mowbray Rd.

(1.43km) Int. River Trk and Bus Stop Trk → Mowbray car park (near oval)

120 m
2 mins
0m
-7m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the park bench, this walk heads down the footpath, keeping the oval below on the right. The walk continues down the hill for a short time to soon come to the intersection to the side of the oval.

Maps for the Garadi Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Garadi Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Garadi Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.5 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

780m of this walk has short steep hills and another 500m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (260m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

1.1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 240m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (240m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.5km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 1.4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 140m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.4km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 140m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 830m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 710m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Garadi Track walk starts and ends at the Mowbray car park (near oval) (gps: -33.800467, 151.14654)
Your transport options to Mowbray car park (near oval) are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-lcnp-mpl
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

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Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk

And Walk

Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk

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(0km) Fiddens Wharf Oval → Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Moderate track

From the far south-west corner of Fiddens Wharf Oval, this walk follows the NPWS arrow through the gap in the fence[1] and down the concrete steps[2]. The timber steps then lead down to a T-intersection[3] with a track beside the river, where a ‘Fiddens Wharf’ sign[4] points back up the stairs.

(0.03km) Bottom of Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk → Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area

1.1 km
23 mins
49m
-51m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the track follows the ‘Visitors Centre Loop’ arrow[5][6] along the track, keeping the river to your right. After about 50m, this walk heads over a short timber boardwalk[7] and crosses the ‘weedy’[8][9] creek. The walk then heads up some steps and a staircase to the top of a rock platform, where there is a ‘Blackbutts’ information sign[10]. The track leads gently up along the side of hill for about 70m, passing an unfenced cliff to your right[11], where the track bends left to lead across a rock gully[12]. The track then leads past the ‘Sydney Peppermint’[13] and ‘Sandstone Gully Community’[14] information signs and across a ferny gully to find a ‘Sydney Red Gum’ information sign[15]. From here, the walk heads up a series of timber steps[16] to where the track suddenly widens into a mostly flat trail. This trail soon bends right and leads through the casuarina forest, past the ‘Scribbly Gum’ information sign[17] to an intersection (with a narrower track on your left), just before the ‘Sandstone Hillslope Community’ information sign[18][19].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads around the hillside, with the river below on the right. The walk tends left as it contours around the hill. It then descends over speed bumps for approximately 50m to the car park of Thistlethwaytes picnic area.

(1.18km) Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area → Schwartz Homestead

260 m
5 mins
4m
-6m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk heads down the road, with the water to the right. The walk continues down the road for a short time, to the intersection with the entrance of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Depot on the left, and the Schwartz Homestead a short distance up the hill.

Schwartz Homestead

The Schwartz Homestead is a neat little white and green 1920’s timber cottage with a balcony on three sides. It was probably built by orchardist George Warr, who leased the land from 1917. More info.

(1.44km) Schwartz Homestead → Int. Opposite Bakers Flat

370 m
7 mins
9m
-7m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road, with the water on the right. The walk tends left, continuing up the road to pass a brick building on the right, before coming to the signposted intersection, opposite Baker’s Flat.

(1.8km) Int. Opposite Bakers Flat → Baker’s Cottage

120 m
3 mins
10m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs tending right, up the hill. The walk passes a sign about native grasses before continuing right, to Baker’s Cottage.

Baker’s Cottage

(1.92km) Baker’s Cottage → Int. Opposite Bakers Flat

120 m
3 mins
1m
-10m

Moderate track

Turn around: From Baker’s Cottage, the walk heads down the stairs tending left. The walk continues down the hill to meet the road.

(2.04km) Int. Opposite Bakers Flat → Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk

330 m
7 mins
15m
-10m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road towards the car park at ’29 Bakers Flat’. The walk continues along the road to pass the clearing and tend right, up the hill, to an intersection with a bush track on the right.

(2.37km) Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk → Int. Below Jenkins Hill Park

130 m
3 mins
0m
-6m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the path for approximately 50m to pass a toilet block on the left of the track. The track continues to an intersection with a railed footpath.

(2.5km) Int. Below Jenkins Hill Park → Jenkins Hill

50 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the slight gradient, away from the toilet block to the large concreted area above the weir.

Lane Cove Weir

The Lane Cove River Weir was built in 1938 during the depression. The motivation for building the lake was to make the area more appealing for visitors’ picnics. The weir created environmental issues such as silting and a decline in native fish populations. In more recent years, a ‘fish ladder’[22] has been constructed to allow fish to undertake their natural migration route for breeding. The weir proves an easy way for walkers to cross the Lane Cove River whilst enjoying the views up[24] and downstream[25].

(2.55km) Jenkins Hill → Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr

40 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath to the road.

(2.59km) Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr → Max Allen Drive Bridge

50 m
1 mins
0m
-2m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads gently down along the road[26] to an intersection just before the bridge[27], marked with the ‘Great North Walk’ track head signs[28][29].

Maps for the Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.6 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.4km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 1.2km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.2km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 2.6km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 1.2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk walk starts at the Fiddens Wharf Oval (gps: -33.784284, 151.14522)
Your main transport option to Fiddens Wharf Oval is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk ends at the Max Allen Drive Bridge (gps: -33.79072, 151.15604)
Your transport options to Max Allen Drive Bridge are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-lcnp-lcnphw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

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Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd

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Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd

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(0km) Corner of Delhi Rd and River Ave → Int. of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track

880 m
19 mins
43m
-39m

Hard track

From the intersection on River Ave (near Delhi Rd), this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk – Sydney Cove’ sign[1] up along the rocky track. The track soon leads up a steep rock staircase[2] and past a small bench seat[3]. The track continues to wind quite steeply up, passing a few GNW arrow posts and winding among some large boulders to climb up onto a large, flat rock platform[4]. Here, the walk veers left and follows a mostly flat narrow track through the bush for about 170m, then heads around a locked gate[5] to find the end of Quebec Rd[6].
Continue straight: From the locked gate, this walk follows the sealed Quebec Rd[7], keeping the fenced Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens on your right. The narrow road continues for about 300m passing a couple of driveways[8] (to your left) to come to a T-intersection with Quebec Rd and Fairylands Ave[9][10]. Here the walk turns right and follows the now wider Quebec Rd as it bends left and leads downhill[11]. Just before the road bends left again (near the bottom of this hill) this walk comes to an intersection with a track[12] (on your right), marked with a GNW arrow post.

(0.88km) Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track → River view

130 m
3 mins
6m
-5m

Easy track

Turn right: From the opposite number 101 Quebec Rd, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[13], under the power lines and down the track[14] past the ‘Dogs Strictly Prohibited’[15] and ‘Lane Cove National Park – Fairlyland Track’[16] signs. The track soon leads over a short section of timber boardwalk[17] and along the track for a bit over 100m to an unfenced rock platform[18][19], with river views (on your left).

Lookout

This small, informal and unfenced viewpoint is atop a large natural rock platform, between Fairyland and River Ave. There are a few in the area, but this is the most distinct. From here, there are nice views down the Lane Cove River[20]. The area is unfenced and there is a significant drop off the side.

(1.01km) River view → Fairyland

360 m
7 mins
6m
-14m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the view point, this walk heads along the flat track[21] whilst keeping the river below to your left. After about 150m, this walk starts to lead down a set of timber steps[22], winding down then along short timber boardwalk[23] to come to a ‘Site of Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’ information sign[24]. The walk continues along the track through the ferns to an intersection beside a large palm tree[25], just past the ‘Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’ sign[26] where a short track on the left leads to a seat[27] beside Lane Cove River.

Fairyland

Once formally known as ‘Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’, and casually as ‘The Rest’, this site was similar to several others in Sydney. The land was purchased by Robert Swan in 1896 and encompassed about 17 acres in total[28]. Part of the land was cleared for a market garden, growing strawberries and melons. By the early 1900s, the market garden had closed and the area had become a popular picnic and play ground, for people arriving mostly by boat[29]. This was a very popular spot to visit for a special day out. Today, the buildings have (mostly) gone and the cleared area has grown back, but it still can offer a relaxing picnic and lunch spot by the river.

(1.37km) Fairyland → Int on NW side of Epping Rd bridge

820 m
19 mins
42m
-41m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the centre of Fairylands, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[30], keeping the Lane Cove River through the trees to your left and soon passing the ‘Take Yourself Back to Fairyland’ photo sign[31]. The walk then follows the timber boardwalk through the moist forest to the ‘Site of Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’ information sign[32], where the track then leads up a series of timber and dirt steps out of the old pleasure grounds. At the top of the steps, the track bends sharply left then continues uphill for another 70m or so. Here, the track leads down and over a small flat timber bridge[33] then up to a signposted intersection in view of a concrete building[34] (up to your right) and a high tension transmission tower[35] (to your left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[36][37], this walk follows the GNW arrow downhill along the track, passing under the power lines[38] whilst keeping the transmission tower to your left. Soon after passing closer to this tower[39], the rocky track leads uphill[40] for about 100m and crosses a timber bridge with a hand rail[41]. From here, the walk crosses two short flat timber bridges[42][43] then leads past a short rock wall[44]. Soon after this, the track leads up a series of timber steps[45] and just after flattening out, this walk comes to a signposted intersection with a concrete footpath, beside Epping Road bridge[46].

(2.18km) Int on NW side of Epping Rd bridge → Mowbray car park (near oval)

460 m
9 mins
8m
-4m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign[47] down a few steps and along the footpath under the bridge[48][49]. On the other side of the bridge[50], this walk turns right and heads up the stairs[51] to an intersection with a wide shared footpath beside Epping Rd[52].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[53] down across the main bridge span, keeping the traffic to your left. After almost 100m, this walk comes to the other side of the bridge, where there is an intersection[54] with another set of stairs[55] (on your right) and another GNW arrow[56].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs away from the main road, to turn right under the bridge. The track heads under the bridge to come out the other side, continuing along the river bank for approximately 50m to the car park.

Maps for the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.6 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 680m has short steep hills. Whilst another 330m is very steep and the remaining 95m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

1.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 400m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 330m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 180m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 1.6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 2.3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 330m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.2km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 400m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd walk starts at the Corner of Delhi Rd and River Ave (gps: -33.793026, 151.15614)
Your transport options to Corner of Delhi Rd and River Ave are by;

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The Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd ends at the Mowbray car park (near oval) (gps: -33.800466, 151.14654)
Your transport options to Mowbray car park (near oval) are by;
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STEP Track

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STEP Track

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Canoon Tennis Courts

This is a series of tennis and netball courts in South Turramurra and is used regularly for training, competition and leisure.

(0km) Canoon Tennis Courts carpark → Int of Step Track and Canoon road service trail

380 m
7 mins
0m
-30m

Moderate track

From the tennis courts car park, the walk follows the service trail away from the courts. The trail passes through the metal gate and down the long hill, passing through another gate and arriving at the signposted intersection with the Step Track.

(0.38km) Int of STEP Track and Canoon Road service trail → Int of STEP and Scenic Lookout tracks

440 m
9 mins
21m
-11m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘STEP Track’ sign down along the bush track, winding down some steps to the bottom of the hill and up the other side. The walk continues along to a rock platform, where it turns right and crosses a wooden boardwalk, following the STEP track markers up the long rocky hill to the intersection with the Ulm Street track.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the STEP track markers along the thin management trail, along to the intersection with the ‘scenic views’ lookout track.

(0.81km) Int of STEP and Scenic Lookout tracks → Scenic Lookout

90 m
2 mins
0m
-10m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Scenic Views’ sign down the hill along the rocky track for approximately 100 metres to the scenic lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Scenic Lookout

This lookout is a great side trip from the STEP Track in the Lane Cove National Park, as it provides you with a great view through the forest, looking down into the valley at a range of local flora.

(0.81km) Int of STEP and Scenic Lookout tracks → Int of STEP Track

300 m
5 mins
2m
-15m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘STEP’ sign up the short hill and along the thin management trail, then comes down to the intersection with the Cove Street management trail.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail down the long winding hill, to the intersection on the STEP Track.

(1.12km) Int of STEP Track → Int of Great North Walk and the STEP track (east)

290 m
6 mins
1m
-30m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the STEP track marker off the management trail and down through the bush. The trail turns right at the STEP Track marker and continues up the rocky track and along the side of the hill, flattening out and continuing down past a bushfire regeneration plaque. The walk heads down the steep rocky track to the intersection with the Great North Walk trail.

(1.41km) Int of GNW and the STEP track (east) → Int of GNW and the STEP track (west)

580 m
10 mins
8m
-9m

Easy track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[1] and STEP Track markers[2] along the management trail, whilst keeping the river to your left. The trail undulates through the valley (weedy in places[3]) and tall forest[4] for just shy of 600m, to come to a clear intersection at the bottom of a sealed management trail[5] (on your right). This intersection is marked with another ‘STEP Track’ map/sign[6] and a ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[7].

(1.99km) Int of Great North Walk and the STEP track → Canoon Tennis Courts carpark

680 m
13 mins
63m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the sealed management trail up the steep hill. The trail flattens out and turns around a left-hand bend, continuing steeply up the side of the valley to the signposted intersection with the STEP Track.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the service trail up the hill onto the gravel trail. The trail climbs steeply up through a metal gate, flattens out while then climbs up the long hill, passing through another metal gate to reach the Canoon road tennis courts car park.

Maps for the STEP Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Hornsby	1:25 000 Map Series	91304S HORNSBY	NSW-91304S
Parramatta River	1:25 000 Map Series	91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER	NSW-91303N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the STEP Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the STEP Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.7 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.9km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 770m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 950m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 2.1km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 580m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 1.4km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.3km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.3km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 1.3km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The STEP Track walk starts and ends at the Canoon Tennis Courts carpark (gps: -33.749542, 151.10222)
Your transport options to Canoon Tennis Courts carpark are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

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Whale Rock

(0km) Int. Boundary Rd and Boundary Rd Fire Trail → Whale Rock

Moderate track

Whale Rock

Maps for the Whale Rock walk

Cross sectional view of the Whale Rock bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Whale Rock

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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Mambara Track

Pennant Hills Park

(0km) Pennant Hills Park entry → Mambara loopback int.

Very easy

(0.07km) Mambara loopback int. → Mambara turning area int.

Very easy

(0.36km) Mambara turning area int. → Mambara loopback int.

Very easy

(0.64km) Mambara loopback int. → Pennant Hills Park entry

Very easy

Maps for the Mambara Track walk

Cross sectional view of the Mambara Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mambara Track

Accessibility summary information for the Mambara Track

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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Fairylands track

(0km) Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track → River view

Easy track

Lookout

(0.13km) River view → Fairyland

Easy track

Fairyland

Maps for the Fairylands track walk

Cross sectional view of the Fairylands track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fairylands track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Experience Required

weather

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