Illoura picnic area
Lane Cove National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Illoura picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Illoura picnic area is in the Riverside Drive precinct of Lane Cove National Park. To get there:
- Riverside Drive is accessed from Delhi Road, West Chatswood or Lane Cove Road, Macquarie Park.
- Illoura picnic area is accessed via Riverside Drive, which runs through the park.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in an asphalt carpark at Illoura picnic area. Bus parking is available.
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
- Illoura picnic area is beside Lane Cove Boat Shed, which has canoe launching facilities
- Recycling station in picnic area
Toilets
There are flush toilets between Illoura and Blue Wren picnic areas. You can reach them along Ambulance Building Road.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Boat ramp
Cafe/kiosk
Carpark
Drinking water
Step-free access
- The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free
- There's a concrete path that leads to 2 of the picnic tables. Concrete and boardwalk Riverside walk also runs through the picnic area and goes past one of the picnic shelters.
- The toilets are set directly next to bitumen Ambulance Building Road.
- To get to the rest of the picnic tables and shelters, you'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Illoura picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, with a concrete path that leads to 2 of the picnic tables.
- Riverside walk goes through the picnic area - it's concrete and boardwalk, and leads to one of the picnic shelters.
There are some areas where assistance is required:
- There are flush toilets between Illoura and Blue Wren picnic areas that you can reach along bitumen Ambulance Building Road, but the toilets are not accessible or ambulant.
- You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to get to some of the facilities at the picnic area.
Prohibited
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.
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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