Halfway Point picnic area
Lane Cove National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Halfway Point picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Halfway Point picnic area is in Lane Cove National Park. To get there:
- From Lane Cove Road, West Chatswood, turn onto Riverside Drive.
- Continue along Riverside Drive until you reach Halfway Point picnic area on the left
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Halfway Point picnic area as well as adjoining picnic areas, located a short walk from the site.
It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Lane Cove National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The crisp sunny days of autumn are perfect for packing up a picnic or barbecue hamper and heading out for a day relaxing in the sun.
Spring
The park is alive with new life, including ducklings learning to swim and colourful wildflowers that light up the park's walking tracks.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
43.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-3.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
253mm
Facilities
- You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water
- Ice is available at the park office at nearby Lane Cove Tourist Park
Picnic tables
There's a single picnic table set by the river, along Riverside walking track.
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Drinking water
Rubbish bin
There's a recycling station at the picnic area.
Step-free access
- The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, with some areas of slightly sloped ground.
- There's a hard-packed ground pathway that runs from the carpark to the access road.
- Riverside walking track goes through the picnic area and past the single picnic table.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Halfway Point picnic area is step-free, with some areas of slightly sloped ground.
- There's a hard-packed ground pathway that runs from the carpark to the access road.
- Riverside walking track goes through the picnic area and past the single picnic table.
- Assistance may be required at the gate between the carpark and the picnic area, which is too narrow for a wheelchair to fit through.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
- Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected from the park, so you'll need to bring your own
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Lane Cove National Park Office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
- 02 8448 0400
- npws.northwesternsydney@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Lane Cove National Park, 2 Max Allen Road Lindfield NSW 2070
Park info
- in Lane Cove National Park 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.
-
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.
Buy annual pass