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.

Start	(-33.7733965,151.1351308)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Lane Cove Road Exit Turn on to Lane Cove Road Exit then drive for 30 m Continue onto Lane Cove Road Exit and drive for another 45 m Turn right onto Lane Cove Road, A3 and drive for another 1.9 km
Finish	(-33.7929912,151.156169)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle   Bus   Car   (There is free parking available.)

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start.
	After another 310 m turn left. After another 70 m pass the sign (7 m on your right). After another 305 m come to the viewpoint (7 m on your right).
	After another 140 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass the sign (10 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Blue Hole. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 90 m continue straight.
	After another 70 m continue straight. After another 40 m cross the ford. After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m veer right. After another 65 m pass the sign (7 m on your left). After another 360 m find the "Sandstone caves" (8 m on your right). 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. + - 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. After another 55 m come to the viewpoint. After another 500 m come to the viewpoint. After another 600 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 250 m continue straight. After another 140 m pass the sign (6 m on your left).
	After another 620 m continue straight. After another 225 m come to the viewpoint (9 m on your right).
	After another 135 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
	After another 160 m continue straight. After another 40 m find the "Schwartz Homestead" (20 m on your left). Schwartz Homestead Schwartz Homestead The Schwartz Homestead is a neat little white and green 1920's timber cottage with a balcony on three sides. It was probably built by orchardist George Warr, who leased the land from 1917. + - The Schwartz Homestead is a neat little white and green 1920's timber cottage with a balcony on three sides. It was probably built by orchardist George Warr, who leased the land from 1917.
	Veer left. After another 55 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Baker's Cottage. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 255 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
	After another 7 m continue straight. After another 30 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left). After another 185 m pass the car park (5 m on your right).
	After another 95 m veer right. After another 180 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	Continue straight.
	After another 45 m turn right. After another 55 m pass the playground (50 m on your left).
	Continue straight. After another 25 m find the "Seat" (10 m on your right). Seat Seat A stone seat, 42cm high, 60cm deep and 1.7m wide with a 22cm high arm and 22cm backrest. + - A stone seat, 42cm high, 60cm deep and 1.7m wide with a 22cm high arm and 22cm backrest. After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 40 m find the "Lane Cove Weir" (on your right). 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. + - 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.
	Veer left. After another 35 m find the "Trip Hazard" (on your left). Trip Hazard Trip Hazard The edges of the weir are ungraded and there is a significant drop with water hazards. Keep clear of edges. + - The edges of the weir are ungraded and there is a significant drop with water hazards. Keep clear of edges. After another 40 m find the "Seat" (on your left). Seat Seat Two timber seats, 40cm high, 38cm deep and 1.8m wide with a 35cm backrest and no arm rests. + - Two timber seats, 40cm high, 38cm deep and 1.8m wide with a 35cm backrest and no arm rests.
	After another 8 m continue straight. After another 105 m find the "Koonjeree Picnic Area" (7 m on your right). 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. + - 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 pass the BBQ (25 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 10 m continue straight. After another 50 m pass the "Alfred Cook Park" (20 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the "Whitefire Grill and Bar" (15 m on your right). W:www.whitefiregrill.com.au T:+61 2 8097 0280 11:30-22:30 Then find the "Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill" (20 m on your right). 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. + - 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.
	After another 30 m come to the end. "The Great North Walk".

An optional side trip to Blue Hole.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start. After another 45 m come to "Blue Hole". Blue Hole Blue Hole Blue Hole is found in the Lane Cove River, downstream of De Burghs Bridge. Within Lane Cove National Park this small pleasent waterhole has a flat rock and small sandy beach on the north side of the river. The water is polluted by run-off and rubbish, especially after rain, so it is not suitable for swimming. It is still a pleasent place to relax and enjoy the valley. + - Blue Hole is found in the Lane Cove River, downstream of De Burghs Bridge. Within Lane Cove National Park this small pleasent waterhole has a flat rock and small sandy beach on the north side of the river. The water is polluted by run-off and rubbish, especially after rain, so it is not suitable for swimming. It is still a pleasent place to relax and enjoy the valley. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Baker's Cottage.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	Continue another 65 m to find Baker's Cottage at the end. About 50 m past the end is "Baker's Cottage". Baker's Cottage Baker's Cottage Baker's Cottage was built in 1865 as the residence of William Baker and his family. The cottage once stood in the middle of a well-kept garden and orchard. The cottage itself was once larger, with more rooms and a verandah surrounding it. The residence changed hands only twice, and was then appropriated by the Minister of Lands in 1938. + - Baker's Cottage was built in 1865 as the residence of William Baker and his family. The cottage once stood in the middle of a well-kept garden and orchard. The cottage itself was once larger, with more rooms and a verandah surrounding it. The residence changed hands only twice, and was then appropriated by the Minister of Lands in 1938. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 65 m to the main route.

De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge


Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.7 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 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)

Some facilities on route



Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	4.3 km	[toilet]
Toilet	4.5 km	[toilet]
Toilet	4.8 km	[toilet]
Toilet	5.3 km	[toilet]
Seat	5.3 km	Seat
Seat	5.5 km	Seat

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