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Length: 33km
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Duration: 2 Days
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Grade: 4
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Style: One way
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Start: 16-20 Loftus St, Sydney
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End: 88 The Esplanade, Thornleigh
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Location: Lane Cove National Park
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Closest Town: Sydney
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Distance from CBD: 1.1 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -33.86326786
Longitude: 151.2102322
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Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


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Winding Road


Speed Bumps


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Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


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Drinking Water


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Camping Area
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Lane Cove National Park...
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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


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Rock Scrambling


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Trail Running


Horse Riding
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.