Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park

Length: 33km
Duration: 2 Days
Grade: 4
Style: One way
Start: 16-20 Loftus St, Sydney
End: 88 The Esplanade, Thornleigh

Location: Lane Cove National Park
Closest Town: Sydney
Distance from CBD: 1.1 km
State: NSW
Latitude: -33.86326786
Longitude: 151.2102322

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Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park is a 33km, grade 4 One way hike located in Lane Cove National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 2 days to complete.

Hike Summary

This overnight walk starts from the Obelisk in Macquarie Park Sydney at the official start of the Great North Walk. The walk soon boards the ferry from Circular Quay to Woolwich and follows the Great North Walk through the streets of Hunters Hill and into the Lane Cove National Park. After staying the night in a caravan park here the walk backtracks a little then heads north winding through the Lane Cove Valley up to Thornleigh train station.

Download maps and tracknotes for Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park 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.