Lane Cove National Park
Overview
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.
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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.
When you’ve polished off the picnic, you can hit the walking tracks to explore the park’s bushland, hire a boat from the Lane Cove Boatshed to row along the quiet Lane Cove River or cycle along the park’s roads. There’s also a fire trail between Pennant Hills and West Pymble, where you can ride your bike if you’re feeling more adventurous. The park’s historic sites are best explored along the self-guided Heritage walk. Pick up a brochure from the Lane Cove park office. If you’d like to stay overnight in the park, head to Lane Cove Holiday Park and book a campsite or cabin.
Wherever you choose to spend the day in Lane Cove National Park, you’ll more than likely see or hear some of the park’s residents. Listen out for the kookaburra’s laughing call and look for colourful lorikeets flitting between the trees and the eastern water dragon slinking around by the river.
Highlights in this park
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
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Contact
- in the Sydney and surrounds region
Lane Cove National Park is open 9am to 7pm during daylight savings (until 6pm at other times). The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Bus: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Prior payment may be required, please phone the Lane Cove National Park Office for more information.
Group bookings:
Under the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 30 or more people planning to visit the park. Contact the park office prior to your visit.
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Lane Cove National Park Office
02 8448 0400
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. - Lane Cove National Park, 2 Max Allen Road Lindfield NSW 2070
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Email: npws.northwesternsydney@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Lane Cove National Park Office
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Discovery Parks - Lane Cove
02 9888 9133
Contact hours: Monday to Sunday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. - 13 Plassey Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
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Email: lanecove@discoveryparks.com.au
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Discovery Parks - Lane Cove
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Bobbin Head Visitor Centre
02 9472 8949
Contact hours: 10am to 4pm daily. 9am to 4pm during summer school holidays, closed 12pm-12:30pm. Closed Christmas Day. - 688 Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mount Colah, NSW 2079
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Email: bobbin.head@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Bobbin Head Visitor Centre
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Lane Cove Bushcare
02 8448 0421 office
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Email: lanecove.bushcare@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Lane Cove Bushcare
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Sydney Wildlife Services
02 9413 4300
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Email: info@sydneywildlife.org.au
Fax: 02 9413 4399
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Sydney Wildlife Services
In this park:
Things to do (23)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (8)
- Cafes and kiosks (2)
- Canoeing/paddling (7)
- Cycling (1)
- Fishing (3)
- Historic heritage (6)
- Picnics and barbecues (13)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (3)
- Sightseeing (6)
- Walking (7)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (1)