Start | (-33.7900958,151.0823621) |
Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train |
Finish | (-33.7319004,151.0780436) |
Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train |
Turn map | Directions & comments |
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At the intersection of Ethel Street & Railway Parade turn right, to head along Ethel Street (a residential road).
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After another 250 m (at the intersection of Blaxland Road & Ethel Street) turn left, to head along Blaxland Road (a highway|primary).
After another 55 m (at the intersection of Blaxland Road & Ethel Lane) continue straight, to head along Blaxland Road.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Terrys Creek Waterfall. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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After another 35 m find the "Browns Waterhole" (15 m on your right).
Browns Waterhole is a wide, shallow section of the Lane Cove River, downstream of a concrete weir. 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 and small clearing with a view over this section of the river.
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After another 40 m find the "Conscript Pass" (on your right).
Conscript Pass is a small sandstone pass between the Lane Cove River and Thornleigh, on the Great North Walk. During the 1930s, some stone steps were built through a cleft in the rock as part of a public works program, in response to the depression. The pass has two main engravings. Firstly 'Conscript Pass' is followed with a downwards pointing arrow and a series of initials and numbers. On another wall (that you face when walking up) is engraved 'B Stevens' followed a surprisingly good caricature of the then Premier of NSW, Bertram Stevens. Stevens (later knighted) replaced Jack Lang in 1932 as Premier of NSW, when Lang was dismissed by the Governor (just two months Lang after opening the Sydney Harbour Bridge).
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After another 70 m find the "Thornleigh Oval" (10 m on your right).
Thornleigh Oval is found at the intersection of Handley and Ferguson Avenues, Thornleigh. There is a large playing field, tap water, public toilets and some shelter in the awning of the club house. The oval has a car park, and a number io signs for the Great North walk and other local tracks.
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After another 3 m (at the intersection of Railway Parade & Station Street) continue straight (a footpath).
Then find the "Zacs Great Food" (40 m on your left).
This restaurant can be found on Pennont Hills road just a stones throw from the station. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a continental menu ranging from about $20. for a meal. The opening hours are from 6.oo am to 10.00 pm from Tuesdays to Saterdays, and closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information on bookings call (02) 9484 6799.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 10.2 km |
Time | 3 h 30 min to 3 h 45 min |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
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) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Seat
| 15 m | [seat] |
Shelter
| 45 m | [shelter] |
Shelter
| 780 m | [shelter] |
Seat
| 950 m | [seat] |
Seat
| 9.1 km | [seat] |
Toilet
| 9.3 km | [toilet] |
Toilet
| 10.2 km | [toilet] |
Seat
| 10.2 km | [seat] |