The Heritage Walk visits many of the historically significant buildings within the Lane Cove National Park. The walk follows the Lane Cove River from Fiddens Wharf and finishes at the Weir Precinct on Fullers Rd. The buildings are surprisingly intact, considering their age and history. A great walk for those wanting to see some culturally significant heritage buildings.
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There are Closed areas in Lane Cove National Park Today's Fire rating LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)
Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk
Cross sectional view of the Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk 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
2.6km
Time
1 Hr
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate
AS 2156.1
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Signs
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
*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
Around 1.4km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 1.2km is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.2km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 2.6km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 2.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 2.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 1.2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Fiddens Wharf Oval
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Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 31 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -1 m
From the far south-west corner of Fiddens Wharf Oval, this walk follows the NPWS arrow through the gap in the fence[1] and down the concrete steps[2]. The timber steps then lead down to a T-intersection[3] with a track beside the river, where a 'Fiddens Wharf' sign[4] points back up the stairs.
(0.03 km)
Bottom of Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk
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Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Track: Moderate - bushtrack,servicetrail
Length = 1.15 km
Time = 23 mins
Climb = 49 m
Descent = -51 m
Turn left: From the intersection, the track follows the 'Visitors Centre Loop' arrow[5][6] along the track, keeping the river to your right. After about 50m, this walk heads over a short timber boardwalk[7] and crosses the 'weedy'[8][9] creek. The walk then heads up some steps and a staircase to the top of a rock platform, where there is a 'Blackbutts' information sign[10]. The track leads gently up along the side of hill for about 70m, passing an unfenced cliff to your right[11], where the track bends left to lead across a rock gully[12]. The track then leads past the 'Sydney Peppermint'[13] and 'Sandstone Gully Community'[14] information signs and across a ferny gully to find a 'Sydney Red Gum' information sign[15]. From here, the walk heads up a series of timber steps[16] to where the track suddenly widens into a mostly flat trail. This trail soon bends right and leads through the casuarina forest, past the 'Scribbly Gum' information sign[17] to an intersection (with a narrower track on your left), just before the 'Sandstone Hillslope Community' information sign[18][19]. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads around the hillside, with the river below on the right. The walk tends left as it contours around the hill. It then descends over speed bumps for approximately 50m to the car park of Thistlethwaytes picnic area.
(1.18 km)
Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area
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Schwartz Homestead Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Length = 257 m
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 4 m
Descent = -6 m
Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk heads down the road, with the water to the right. The walk continues down the road for a short time, to the intersection with the entrance of the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Depot on the left, and the Schwartz Homestead a short distance up the hill.
Schwartz Homestead
Alt = 5 m
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.[20]More info
(1.44 km)
Schwartz Homestead
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Int. Opposite Bakers Flat Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Length = 366 m
Time = 7 mins
Climb = 9 m
Descent = -7 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road, with the water on the right. The walk tends left, continuing up the road to pass a brick building on the right, before coming to the signposted intersection, opposite Baker's Flat.
(1.8 km)
Int. Opposite Bakers Flat
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Baker's Cottage Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 120 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = -1 m
Turn left : From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs tending right, up the hill. The walk passes a sign about native grasses before continuing right, to Baker's Cottage.
Baker's Cottage
Alt = 13 m
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.
(1.92 km)
Baker's Cottage
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Int. Opposite Bakers Flat Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 120 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -10 m
Turn around: From Baker's Cottage, the walk heads down the stairs tending left. The walk continues down the hill to meet the road.
(2.04 km)
Int. Opposite Bakers Flat
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Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk Walk: Easy - road
Length = 331 m
Time = 7 mins
Climb = 15 m
Descent = -10 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road towards the car park at '29 Bakers Flat'. The walk continues along the road to pass the clearing and tend right, up the hill, to an intersection with a bush track on the right.
(2.37 km)
Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk
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Int. Below Jenkins Hill Park Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 130 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -6 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the path for approximately 50m to pass a toilet block on the left of the track. The track continues to an intersection with a railed footpath.
(2.5 km)
Int. Below Jenkins Hill Park
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Jenkins Hill Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 46 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -1 m
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the slight gradient, away from the toilet block to the large concreted area above the weir.
Lane Cove Weir
Alt = 1 m
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[21]. In more recent years, a 'fish ladder'[22] has been constructed to allow fish to undertake their natural migration route for breeding[23]. The weir proves an easy way for walkers to cross the Lane Cove River whilst enjoying the views up[24] and downstream[25].
(2.55 km)
Jenkins Hill
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Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 37 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = 0 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath to the road.
(2.59 km)
Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr
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Max Allen Drive Bridge Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Length = 50 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -2 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads gently down along the road[26] to an intersection just before the bridge[27], marked with the 'Great North Walk' track head signs[28][29].
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.
Lane Cove National ParkLink 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 feesCampingFacilities 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:
Hiking near Sydney 
Track: Moderate
1 km
There is free parking available.
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
not too much longer now :)