List of Bushwalks in Macquarie Park

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Map of bushwalks in Macquarie Park

List of bushwalks in Macquarie Park

Found 10 walks

Riverside Walk

5.2 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 2 h

This walk is a lovely stroll along one side of the Lane Cove River. The walk passes through many picnic areas, providing plenty of options for rests and food breaks (some having BBQ's). This walk is also good for taking a Frisbee or a ball along for the kids. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Riverside Walking Track

5.3 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 2 h

Riverside Walking Track

This is a scenic walk which takes in views of the Lane Cove River and some heritage buildings. Porters Creek bridge is a fantastic example of extravagant stone work, cut locally from the creek itself. The walk generally follows the Lane Cove River, passing many favourite sun baking spots for the local water dragons. Water Dragons and water birds seem to favour this lower bank, along with picnickers who enjoy the many grassed picnic areas along the way. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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North Ryde Fairyland Circuit

6.8 km circuit

2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

North Ryde Fairyland Circuit

6.8 km

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2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting at North Ryde train station this walk explores a stretch of the Lane Cove River, visiting the historic Fairlylands Pleasure Grounds along the way. The walk starts by wandering through the Riverside Corporate Park and soon comes alongside the Lane Cove River to join the Great North Walk. Here we follows the GNW though Fairylands before exploring a few streets in Chatswood West. After the weir, this walk leaves the main spine of the Great North Walk to explore the lovely River Side Track, through many picnic areas and up to the Lane Cove Tourist Park. Here the you wander along the roads back to the train station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Roseville to Macquarie Park

8.6 km oneway

3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Roseville to Macquarie Park

8.6 km

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3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

This walk starts at Roseville station and explores the streets and alleyways of Roseville before joining the main spine of the Great North Walk at Fullers Bridge. Here you head deeper into the bush to explore the eastern bank on the Lane Cove River. There is a great diversity of mostly dry forest and some great sandstone rock formation, as well as a side trip to Blue Hole to enjoy. Soon after Blue hole you leave the river (and GNW) to cross over De Burghs Bridge, past a few cafes and restaurants to find Macquarie Park railway station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

11.2 km oneway

4 h to 4 h 30 min

Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

Starting from the Macquarie Park train station, you wander down Lane Cove Rd and over De Burghs Bridge to join the main spine of the Great North Walk in the Lane Cove Valley. Here the walk heads under De Burghs bridge then explores the dry grass tree and eucalypt forest along the side of the ridge. The track soon leads you down into the ferny and moist valley beside Lane Cove River. Near the top of the valley, you walk up some stone steps built during the depression to find some rock engravings with 1930's style political satire, Conscript Pass. The side trip provides access to the scout campsite, where the main walk continues leads up through the streets to find Thornleigh train station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

11.4 km circuit

4 h to 5 h

Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

This walk follows a large section of Lane Cove River. The walk follows the Riverside Walking track up the Lane Cove River to De Burghs Bridge. From the bridge the track winds back along the hillside on the other side of the river. The track then passes a few historic buildings, and the Visitor Centre, before crossing at the weir and returning to the Tourist Park. There are plenty of grassy picnic areas along the way and the Boat Shed sells snacks. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

13.2 km oneway

4 h 30 min to 6 h 45 min

Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

13.2 km

Oneway

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4 h 30 min to 6 h 45 min

This walk goes from Gordon, to Roseville station, using the Riverside Walking Track. From DeBurghs Bridge, the walk follows the western bank of the Lane Cove River, passing many picnic areas and the Lane Cove River Boat Shed. The scenic walk along the Lane Cove River provides plenty of opportunities for a picnic or to kick the ball around before heading up to Roseville Station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Great North Walk: Lane Cove - Thornleigh

14.1 km oneway

4 h to 6 h 30 min

Great North Walk: Lane Cove - Thornleigh

Starting from Delhi Road bus station in Chatswood West this walk explores the ferny and moist valley beside Lane Cove River. Near the top of the valley, you walk up some stone steps built during the depression to find some rock engravings with 1930’s style political satire, Conscript Pass. The walk leads past Throneligh oval to through the streets to find Thornleigh train station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Macquarie Park to Hornsby

20.9 km oneway

6 h 30 min to 10 h

Macquarie Park to Hornsby

Starting from Macquarie Park Station this walk follows the green pockets of Sydney through Bradley Reserve, Thornleigh and Berowra Valley National Park to reach the station at Hornsby. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Sydney to Macquarie Park

25.9 km oneway

7 h to 12 h

Sydney to Macquarie Park

Starting from the Obelisk in Macquarie Place Park, this walk takes you via ferry to Woolwich and continues to meander on streets and through parks of Hunters Hill, along Lane Cover River to Macquarie Park Station. Enjoy the many opportunities for views from lookouts over this green part of the city. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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