Great North walk - Lane Cove National Park
Lane Cove National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Great North walk - Lane Cove National Park.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
20km one-way
Time
6 - 8hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Great North walk – Lane Cove National Park is in Lane Cove National Park. To get there:
- From Epping Road, turn into Pittwater Road
- Continue for approximately 2km
Alternatively, if beginning from Thornleigh:
- From Pennant Hills Road, turn into The Comenarra Parkway
- Turn into Wood Street, first on the right
- Turn left into Short Street and follow to the end.
Parking
Parking is available on Pittwater Road, East Ryde and Short Street, Thornleigh. 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
Maps and downloads
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