Haynes Flat picnic area
Lane Cove National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Haynes Flat picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Haynes Flat picnic area is within Lane Cove National Park. To get there:
- Enter the park from Lady Game Drive, West Chatswood.
- Drive along Max Allen Drive, parallel to Lane Cove River, and continue until you see Haynes Flat 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 gravel carparks at Haynes Flat picnic area, as well as adjoining picnic areas, located a short walk from this 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
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Drinking water
Rubbish bin
Recycling station available
Step-free access
The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, with a concrete pathway that runs from the carpark to the toilets. The slope of the path to the toilets is moderately steep if approaching from Max Allen Road.
You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the rest of the facilities.
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat with a backrest in the southern part of the picnic area.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Haynes Flat picnic area is mostly flat and step-free. There's a single concrete path that leads from the carpark to the toilets.
Assistance may be required in the following areas:
- The toilets at the picnic area are not accessible or ambulant. The path leading to them is moderately steep if you're accessing the toilets from Max Allen Road.
- You'll need to cross over flat grass to get to most of the facilities at the picnic area
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 Picnic Booking Line
- 02 8448 0406
- lanecove.bookings@environment.nsw.gov.au
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.
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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.
Buy annual pass