Canoon Rd to Whale Rock

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.7493092,151.1019548)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From The Comenarra Parkway Turn on to Kissing Point Road then drive for 165 m Turn right onto Canoon Road and drive for another 970 m Turn right and drive for another 35 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
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.
From the intersection, the walk follows the management trail down the long hill to the bottom of the valley, where it comes to the intersection with the Great North Walk trail.
From the intersection, the walk follows the 'The Great North Walk' sign gently downhill along the management trail, directly away from the face of the 'STEP Track' map/sign. Keeping the river to your left, the trail leads downhill for about 80m to come to a Y-intersection, where there is a 'Lane Cove Valley' map/sign and a 'Lane Cove River Park' sign pointing back along the trail.
From the Intersection the track follows the lower branching serverice trail accross the river before climbing a small but steep bank. Immediately upon reaching the top of this small climb the track comes to an intersection of the Pennant Hills Park service trail.
From the intersection the track follows the North Epping arrow along the along the service trail heading away from the Lane Cove River and along the valley floor. During this section of the track there are several small asphalted creek crossings as the track winds all the way through the valley until reaching the Whale Rock. (near the intersection of the Boundary Road service trail).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start. Find the toilet at the start. , female. Find the Bradley Reserve at the start. Then pass the water tap (20 m on your left).
	Turn right.
	After another 30 m veer left. After another 25 m to find the car park. After another 450 m pass the car park (265 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 30 m pass the sign (on your left). Then pass a seat (5 m on your left). After another 280 m pass the sign (7 m on your left).
	Turn right. Then pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 70 m turn left. Then cross the ford (about 25 m long) After another 25 m pass the sign (on your right). Then cross the ford.
	After another 6 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass the sign (9 m on your right). After another 140 m cross the ford (about 25 m long) After another 9 m cross the ford.
	Continue straight. After another 210 m cross the ford (about 30 m long) After another 25 m cross the ford. After another 45 m cross the ford (about 35 m long) After another 90 m pass the "Ron Payne Park" (130 m on your left). Then cross the ford.
	Continue another 225 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.6 km to get back to the start. About 15 m past the end is "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.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Canoon Rd to Whale Rock

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.3 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 20 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 440 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	20 m	[toilet]
Seat	440 m	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

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

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.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hornsby Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  27°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the afternoon then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 4:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 6 December
  
  20°C → 31°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Saturday 7 December
  
  21°C → 33°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  22°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  17°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  19°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Lane Cove National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Lane Cove section of Great North Walk closed
  A section of the Great North Walk within Lane Cove National Park will be closed from Monday 2 December to Thursday 5 December 2024, weather dependant, to allow for the repair of a section of boardwalk. While the section is closed, the following diversion will need to be taken:
  
  Walkers heading south will need to walk up the Max Allen track to Blaxland Road, Killara.
  
  Turn immediately right onto Terrace Road, Killara.
  
  Turn left onto Charles Street, Killara.
  
  Turn right into Fiddens Wharf Road, Killara, down to the end of the road and onto Fiddens Wharf Oval.
  
  Take the stairs at the back of the oval to re-join the track.
  
  Walkers heading north should undertake this diversion in reverse.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Pennant Hills Park trail closed for maintenance
  Pennant Hills Park fire trail in Lane Cove National Park will be closed from Tuesday 3 December to Friday 6 December 2024 inclusive, weather permitting. There will be no access from the from the National Park section of the fire trail near Pennant Hills Park down to the intersection with the Devlins Creek trail. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Pest control operations
  A pest control operations program using firearms is happening in Lane Cove National Park on the following dates:
  
  From 10pm, Tuesday 10 December to 2am, Thursday 11 December 2024
  
  From 10pm, Thursday 12 December to 2am, Friday 13 December 2024
  
  This program is targeting wild rabbits.
  The following areas will be closed:
  
  All picnic areas and walking tracks along Max Allen Drive.
  
  The Great North Walk between Lady Game Drive and Fiddens Wharf Oval.
  
  All picnic areas along Riverside Drive (between Plassey Road and Fullers Bridge).
  
  Riverside walking track between Lane Cove Road and Lane Cove River Weir.
  
  Do not enter the park under any circumstances. Signs will be placed at all entrances during the closure period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed
  Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 pest management
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Lane Cove: 8448 0400 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
  Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
  
  Carters Creek (Area 9)
  
  Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
  
  Haynes Flat (Area 32)
  
  Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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