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Length: 6.8km
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Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins
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Grade: 4
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Style: One way
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Start: 48 Langston Pl, Epping
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End: 55-58 The Crescent, Cheltenham
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Location: Lane Cove National Park
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Closest Town: Epping
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Distance from CBD: 22.7 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -33.77252904
Longitude: 151.0824235
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Lane Cove National Park...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
This walk to Cheltenham Station from Epping Station visits Whale Rock and Lane Cove River. This is not the most direct route between the two stations but it is a great way to explore Devlins Creek. With a train station at each end this walk mostly follows well define management trails with a narrow section of track at the upper end of Devlins Creek.
Download maps and tracknotes for Epping to Cheltenham Station via Whale Rock hiking track from wildwalks.com.
About the region
Lane Cove National Park
Not far from Sydney's city centre, is the perfect place for a family day out or school excursion. Explore historic sites along the Heritage walk or enjoy a picnic, canoe or go birdwatching.
Lane Cove National Park is a beautiful pocket of bushland that sits on either side of the peaceful Lane Cove River. It’s in easy reach for Sydneysiders, extending from East Ryde to Pennant Hills and West Chatswood.
It’s a great place for a day out with the family; there are lots of picnic areas to choose from, including those that offer picnic tables, barbecues, children’s play equipment, flat grassy areas and easy access to walking tracks and places to ride your bike. Whatever activities you fancy, you’re bound to find a perfect place to picnic for the day.
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3 thoughts on “Epping to Cheltenham Station via Whale Rock (6.8km)”
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Tamara Smith we can do this on our own
Linda Billing yes we can!!!!
Tamara Smith lets do this one then