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Time:	30 mins Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	2.8 km W of Chatswood
Length:	1 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 1 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Lane Cove National Park
Climb:	31 m Total Climbing This walk has a total cumulative climb of 31 m, this is the total of the elevation gains made in each of the walks uphill sections
Style:	Return

This short walks follows a section the Great North Walk along the Lane Cove River to an old picnic ground know as Fairylands Pleasure Grounds or "the Rest". The walk gives great views of the river and of some sandstone formations. Fairylands has mostly grown over now, but still has some bits of history to explore, or you can just relax and watch the river go by as you eat lunch. (open in app)

Today's Fire rating
LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)

Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Fairylands track

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Fairylands track
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Map Scale

500 meters

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

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Photo Gallery




	Fairlylands track at Quebec St +




	Small bridge near Quebec St +




	Bornia in bloom +




	Natives +




	View of Lane Cove river +




	Lane Cove river from view point east of Fairyland +




	Walking track east of Fairylands +




	Steps east of Fairylands +




	Moss growing in Fairylands +




	Walking into Fairylands +




	Fairylands and Lane Cove River +




	Plenty of information signs at fairylands +

Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Fairylands track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Fairylands track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fairylands track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Fairylands track bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	980m
		Time	30 mins
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Grade 2/6 Walk: Easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 490m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
This whole walk, 490m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs
This whole walk, 490m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 490m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 490m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 490m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Catch the bus to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
Catch the bus to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
Drive to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

(0 km) Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track to River view Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 131 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -5 m
From the opposite number 101 Quebec Rd, this walk follows the GNW arrow post^[1], under the power lines and down the track^[2] past the 'Dogs Strictly Prohibited'^[3] and 'Lane Cove National Park - Fairlyland Track'^[4] signs. The track soon leads over a short section of timber boardwalk^[5] and along the track for a bit over 100m to an unfenced rock platform^[6]^[7], with river views (on your left).

Lookout	Alt = 5 m
Lookout
This small, informal and unfenced viewpoint is atop a large natural rock platform, between Fairyland and River Ave. There are a few in the area, but this is the most distinct. From here, there are nice views down the Lane Cove River^[8]. The area is unfenced and there is a significant drop off the side.

(0.13 km) River view to Fairyland Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 358 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -14 m
Continue straight: From the view point, this walk heads along the flat track^[9] whilst keeping the river below to your left. After about 150m, this walk starts to lead down a set of timber steps^[10], winding down then along short timber boardwalk^[11] to come to a 'Site of Fairyland Pleasure Grounds' information sign^[12]. The walk continues along the track through the ferns to an intersection beside a large palm tree^[13], just past the 'Fairyland Pleasure Grounds' sign^[14] where a short track on the left leads to a seat^[15] beside Lane Cove River.

Fairyland	Alt = 1 m
Fairyland
Once formally known as 'Fairyland Pleasure Grounds', and casually as 'The Rest', this site was similar to several others in Sydney. The land was purchased by Robert Swan in 1896 and encompassed about 17 acres in total^[16]. Part of the land was cleared for a market garden, growing strawberries and melons. By the early 1900s, the market garden had closed and the area had become a popular picnic and play ground, for people arriving mostly by boat^[17]. This was a very popular spot to visit for a special day out. Today, the buildings have (mostly) gone and the cleared area has grown back, but it still can offer a relaxing picnic and lunch spot by the river.

Catch the bus from Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
Catch the bus from Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
Drive from Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions

	To the start of the walk Drive from:	From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Lane Cove River tourist park

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	2.9 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	2.9 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	2.9 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	3.8 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	6.4 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Fairylands track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Fairylands track Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	9 km (to the NW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	20 km (to the SSW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	21 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	23 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	42 km (to the NNE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

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Lane Cove National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
This small but picturesque city park is a haven of peaceful bushland along the winding Lane Cove River. Home to the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter and 27 km of the Great North Walk, you can also hire a boat, take a stroll or enjoy a picnic by the weir.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Lane Cove National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Terrys Creek walking track maintenance
Some areas of this park will experience temporary disruptions and delays due to walking track maintenance, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. Closed areas are:

Terrys Creek walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Bobbin Head Information Centre on (02) 9472 8949 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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