Koonjeree picnic area
Lane Cove National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Koonjeree picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Koonjeree picnic area is in the Riverside Drive precinct of Lane Cove National Park. To get there:
- Enter from Delhi Road, West Chatswood.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in an asphalt carpark at Koonjeree picnic area, including 1 accessible parking space. Parking is also available on River Avenue.
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
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Drinking water
Rubbish bin
Recycling station in picnic area
Step-free access
There's step-free access around the picnic area along concrete and bitumen pathways.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are 4 timber benches set along the concrete path that runs through the picnic area.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Koonjeree picnic area is flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- Concrete and bitumen pathways
- An accessible parking spot
- Bench seats for resting
There are some areas where assistance may be required:
- The toilets at the picnic area aren't accessible or ambulant
- Although the picnic shelters are close to pathways, you'll need to cross over short stretches of flat grass to reach some of the picnic tables.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
- Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected in the park
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