Kissing Point Rd to De Burghs Bridge

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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	(-33.7581397,151.1102006)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1 Turn on to Kissing Point Road then drive for 2.1 km Turn left onto The Comenarra Parkway and drive for another 125 m Turn right onto Maxwell Street and drive for another 940 m Turn right onto Geoffrey Street and drive for another 110 m Turn left onto Kissing Point Road and drive for another 530 m
Finish	(-33.7733965,151.1351308)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
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.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 370 m turn left. After another 110 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (15 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 305 m come to the viewpoint (170 m on your right).
	After another 500 m veer right.
	After another 50 m turn right.
	After another 305 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m veer left. After another 125 m cross the ford.
	After another 10 m turn right. After another 35 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (8 m on your left).
	After another 165 m continue straight.
	After another 480 m veer left.
	After another 140 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m turn right. After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 460 m veer left.
	After another 35 m veer right. After another 80 m cross the ford.
	After another 500 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m turn right. After another 30 m pass the sign (6 m on your right). After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 70 m turn left. After another 30 m pass the sign (6 m on your right). After another 240 m come to the viewpoint (110 m on your right). After another 50 m come to a gate.
	The end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Kissing Point Rd to De Burghs Bridge

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	4.3 km
Time	1 h 45 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)

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Weather Forecast
- Hornsby Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 4 December
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  18°C → 27°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late 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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