BushwalkBushwalk
3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min
| Start | (-33.7845601,151.1778439) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train |
| Directions | From Gore Hill Freeway, M1
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| Finish | (-33.785425,151.1284856) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (Parking fees apply in the area.) |
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After another 150 m find the "Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill" (45 m on your left).
 Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill
Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill
The Riverside Cafe is found at the end of service road on the south-west corner of Fullers Bridge. The nicely renovated building looks over the Lane Cove River and is open 7 days, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is cafe-style and meals are priced upwards from $13. Ph: (02) 9412 3773.
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The Riverside Cafe is found at the end of service road on the south-west corner of Fullers Bridge. The nicely renovated building looks over the Lane Cove River and is open 7 days, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is cafe-style and meals are priced upwards from $13. Ph: (02) 9412 3773.
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After another 10 m find the "Koonjeree Picnic Area" (5 m on your left).
 Koonjeree Picnic Area
Koonjeree Picnic Area
Koonjeree Picnic Area is at the southern end of Lane Cove National Park, just near Fullers Bridge. The picnic area boasts free gas barbecues, flushing toilets, town tap water, picnic tables and shelters, a large open area and car parking. On the bank of the Lane Cove River, this is a pleasant spot to enjoy the park.
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Koonjeree Picnic Area is at the southern end of Lane Cove National Park, just near Fullers Bridge. The picnic area boasts free gas barbecues, flushing toilets, town tap water, picnic tables and shelters, a large open area and car parking. On the bank of the Lane Cove River, this is a pleasant spot to enjoy the park.
Then find the "Toilet" (65 m on your left).
 Toilet
Toilet
Male and female toilet block. Entrance is 75cm wide with 2 9cm steps, hand basins 87cm high, cubical doors 65cm wide, toilet seat 42cm high. Male toilet has a urinal with 6cm step. No handrails.
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Male and female toilet block. Entrance is 75cm wide with 2 9cm steps, hand basins 87cm high, cubical doors 65cm wide, toilet seat 42cm high. Male toilet has a urinal with 6cm step. No handrails.
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After another 8 m find the "Trip Hazard" (on your right).
 Trip Hazard
Trip Hazard
The edges of the weir are ungraded and there is a significant drop with water hazards. Keep clear of edges.
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The edges of the weir are ungraded and there is a significant drop with water hazards. Keep clear of edges.
After another 60 m find the "Lane Cove Weir" (on your left).
 Lane Cove 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' 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 and downstream.
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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' 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 and downstream.
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After another 65 m find the "BBQ" (6 m on your left).
 BBQ
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.
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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.
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After another 15 m find the "Picnic Table" (10 m on your left).
 Picnic Table
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. 4x2.7m slab.
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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. 4x2.7m slab.
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After another 190 m find the "Sandstone caves" (15 m on your left).
 Sandstone caves
Sandstone caves
This fairly large sandstone overhang is found on the eastern side of the Lane Cove Valley. The walking track leads through the two caves that run in series, with the northern cave being larger. The lip of the overhang hangs down a bit, providing some extra protection from wind and rain. The cave also provide some shade and a cooler spot on hot days, and there are also a couple of well placed boulders forming nice seats.
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This fairly large sandstone overhang is found on the eastern side of the Lane Cove Valley. The walking track leads through the two caves that run in series, with the northern cave being larger. The lip of the overhang hangs down a bit, providing some extra protection from wind and rain. The cave also provide some shade and a cooler spot on hot days, and there are also a couple of well placed boulders forming nice seats.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Blue Hole. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| Length | 8.6 km |
| Time | 3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| 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) |
Entity|toilet: There is one 2.7 km from the start.
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.9 km apart with the largest gap of 5.7 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Entity|toilet
| 2.7 km | Toilet |
Seat
| 2.8 km | Seat |
Seat
| 2.9 km | Seat |
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Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
Then head down the steps (about 60 m long)
After another 25 m pass the "Chatswood Rifle Range" (25 m on your left).
After another 560 m head through/around the gate.
After another 20 m pass the water tap (65 m on your left).
After another 200 m cross the ford.
After another 8 m head up the 11 steps (about 8 m long)
After another 760 m come to the viewpoint.
"Blue Hole".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.
