Eastwood to Thornleigh

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the east side of Eastwood Railway Station, this walk heads east along Ethel Street and left into Blaxland Road. At the traffic lights at Balaclava Road, this walk turns right then immediately left Vimiera Road. As Vimiera Rd bends to the right (about 100m past Vanimo Place), this walk turns left onto a bridge, crossing Terry's Creek. This takes the walk onto a corner of Davis Avenue. The walk turns right and heads north-west along Davis Avenue, soon coming to Forrester Park.....

An optional side trip to Terrys Creek Waterfall.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Eastwood station. Then head through the tunnel (about 10 m long)
	Turn right. Eastwood Park (about 95 m back from the start). After 100 m pass a seat (8 m on your left). After another 30 m pass the shelter (15 m on your left).
	After another 8 m turn left, to head along Railway Parade. After another 10 m pass the "Yogurberry" (20 m on your right). After another 30 m pass the "Bou" (25 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Ethel Street & Railway Parade turn right, to head along Ethel Street (a residential road). After another 30 m pass the pay phone (9 m on your left). After another 20 m (at the intersection of Ethel Street & Ethel Lane) continue straight, to head along Ethel Street. After another 35 m pass the "Kuya Sushi Bar" (9 m on your right). At the intersection of Station Lane & Ethel Street continue straight, to head along Ethel Street.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Blaxland Road & Ethel Street) turn left, to head along Blaxland Road (a highway\|primary). After another 55 m (at the intersection of Blaxland Road & Ethel Lane) continue straight, to head along Blaxland Road. After another 55 m (at the intersection of Blaxland Road & May Street) continue straight, to head along Blaxland Road. After another 95 m (at the intersection of Blaxland Road & Lansdowne Street) continue straight, to head along Blaxland Road.
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Blaxland Road & Balaclava Road) turn right, to head along Balaclava Road (a road).
	After another 10 m turn left.
	After another 10 m turn right.
	After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 8 m turn left, to head along Vimiera Road. After another 6 m pass the "Moore Park" (6 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the shelter (40 m on your right). After another 75 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your right). After another 45 m pass the BBQ (25 m on your right). After another 55 m pass a seat (45 m on your right). At the intersection of Vimiera Road & Bertram Street continue straight, to head along Vimiera Road. After another 170 m (at the intersection of Vimiera Road & Vanimo Place) continue straight, to head along Vimiera Road.
	After another 90 m turn left. Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long) After another 15 m pass the "Forrester Park" (40 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Essex Street & Davis Avenue turn right, to head along Essex Street (a residential road). After another 30 m pass the "Vimera Reserve" (15 m on your right).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Terrys Creek Track & Essex Street) turn right, to head along Terrys Creek Track (a walking track). After another 110 m pass the sign (6 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the sign (7 m on your left). After another 750 m head into the "Forsyth Park". After another 35 m cross the ford.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Terrys Creek Waterfall. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 2 m turn left.
	After another 125 m continue straight.
	After another 55 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m continue straight. After another 470 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m continue straight. After another 490 m pass the "Summerset Park" (8 m on your right).
	After another 125 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 205 m turn left, to head along Terrys Creek Trail.
	After another 250 m continue straight, to head along Terrys Creek Trail.
	After another 690 m continue straight. After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 35 m pass the picnic table (9 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 15 m continue straight. After another 35 m find the "Browns Waterhole" (15 m on your right). Browns Waterhole Browns Waterhole is a wide, shallow section of the Lane Cove River, downstream of a concrete weir. There is a concrete shared cycle/footpath crossing over the top of the weir, linking Kissing Point Road, South Turramurra to Vimiera Rd, Macquarie Park. On the western side of the waterhole, there is a picnic table and small clearing with a view over this section of the river. After another 6 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 10 m turn left. After another 50 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (8 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (5 m on your right). After another 190 m pass the "Great North Walk".
	After another 245 m turn left. After another 35 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 75 m pass the sign (on your right). Then pass the sign (7 m on your left). After another 550 m continue straight. After another 30 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 10 m pass the sign (on your right). Then pass the sign (on your right). Then pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your right).
	After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Great North Walk Track. After another 55 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (on your right). After another 10 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 690 m cross the ford. After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Great North Walk Track. After another 70 m cross the ford. After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Great North Walk Track. After another 470 m continue straight.
	After another 590 m continue straight. After another 6 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (on your right). Then pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your left).
	After another 35 m continue straight. After another 40 m pass the "Depth Marker" (on your left). After another 235 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (5 m on your right). Then cross the stepping stones. After another 45 m pass the sign (6 m on your left). After another 40 m find the "Conscript Pass" (on your right). Conscript Pass Conscript Pass is a small sandstone pass between the Lane Cove River and Thornleigh, on the Great North Walk. During the 1930s, some stone steps were built through a cleft in the rock as part of a public works program, in response to the depression. The pass has two main engravings. Firstly 'Conscript Pass' is followed with a downwards pointing arrow and a series of initials and numbers. On another wall (that you face when walking up) is engraved 'B Stevens' followed a surprisingly good caricature of the then Premier of NSW, Bertram Stevens. Stevens (later knighted) replaced Jack Lang in 1932 as Premier of NSW, when Lang was dismissed by the Governor (just two months Lang after opening the Sydney Harbour Bridge).
	After another 60 m turn left, to head along Lorna Pass. After another 45 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your left). After another 45 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (7 m on your right). After another 90 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (5 m on your right).
	After another 45 m turn right. After another 55 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your left). After another 6 m pass the sign (on your left). Then pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your left). After another 190 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (on your left). Then pass a seat (6 m on your right)., has a backrest. Then pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your left). After another 180 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right). 24/7
	Continue straight. After another 70 m find the "Thornleigh Oval" (10 m on your right). Thornleigh Oval Thornleigh Oval is found at the intersection of Handley and Ferguson Avenues, Thornleigh. There is a large playing field, tap water, public toilets and some shelter in the awning of the club house. The oval has a car park, and a number io signs for the Great North walk and other local tracks.
	Continue straight, to head along Handley Avenue. After another 10 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (15 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (10 m on your right). After another 110 m (at the intersection of Clifford Avenue & Handley Avenue) continue straight, to head along Handley Avenue.
	After another 140 m (at the intersection of Orchard Street & Handley Avenue) turn right, to head along Orchard Street. After another 320 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (7 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Orchard Street & Station Street turn left, to head along Station Street. After another 200 m (at the intersection of Station Street & Wood Street) continue straight, to head along Station Street. After another 175 m continue straight, to head along Station Street.
	After another 20 m continue straight. After another 40 m find the "Subway" (30 m on your right). Subway This branch of the popular sandwich chain Subway, who make a variety of subs and sandwiches as you order them. For more details contact the store on (02) 9481 4200 or visit at Shop 2, 291 Pennant Hills Rd, Thornleigh, NSW 2120. Then cross the bridge (about 100 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 85 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 6 m long) Then head down the 14 concrete steps (about 6 m long) After another 15 m pass the car park (5 m on your right).
	Turn right, to head along Station Street.
	After another 3 m (at the intersection of Railway Parade & Station Street) continue straight (a footpath). After another 65 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your right). After another 20 m pass the "Curl and Wisker Cafe" (on your left). T:+61 2 9484 3869 Then head up the 4 concrete steps (about 15 m long) Then find the "Zacs Great Food" (40 m on your left). Zacs Great Food This restaurant can be found on Pennont Hills road just a stones throw from the station. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a continental menu ranging from about $20. for a meal. The opening hours are from 6.oo am to 10.00 pm from Tuesdays to Saterdays, and closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information on bookings call (02) 9484 6799. Then cross the bridge Then head up the 19 concrete steps (about 8 m long) Then cross the bridge Then pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your left).
	After another 25 m come to the end. About 20 m past the end is a toilet., female. About 20 m past the end is a pay phone. About 15 m past the end is a seat., has a backrest. About 65 m past the end is "Monday Morning".
	Start. Find the Pembroke Park at the start.
	After another 45 m continue straight. After another 150 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m come to the end. About 10 m past the end is "Terrys Creek Waterfall". Terrys Creek Waterfall This is a small waterfall on Terrys Creek, and makes a good spot to break from the walk. A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 265 m to the main route.

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	10.2 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 3 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	15 m	[seat]
Shelter	45 m	[shelter]
Shelter	780 m	[shelter]
Seat	950 m	[seat]
Seat	9.1 km	[seat]
Toilet	9.3 km	[toilet]
Toilet	10.2 km	[toilet]
Seat	10.2 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Parramatta Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing during the early morning to a mostly sunny day. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely in the early afternoon. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning, shifting southerly 30 to 40 km/h in the early afternoon before tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Winds reaching up to 50 km/h along the coastal fringe with the southerly change during the afternoon.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Extreme
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h early in the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  17°C → 33°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  21°C → 41°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before shifting southerly 15 to 25 km/h later.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  19°C → 31°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Slight chance of a shower during the morning. Mostly sunny day. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  19°C → 34°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Lane Cove National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Lane Cove National Park - Monday 23 December 2024
  All tracks and trails in Lane Cove National Park are closed on Monday 23 December 2024 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
  Lane Cove main visitor precinct will remain open.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
  
  Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
  https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
  https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
  
  Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
  A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
  
  Closed areas: Lane Cove National Park Cafe closed for maintenance
  The Lane Cove National Park Cafe will be closed for maintenance from Monday 23 December until Thursday 26 December 2024 inclusive. For more information contact the local area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Pennant Hills Park fire trail surface works
  Surface works will be carried out on the Pennant Hills Park fire trail in Lane Cove National Park starting on Monday 9 December to Monday 23 December 2024 inclusive, weather permitting. The work will take place from the National Park section of the fire trail near Pennant Hills Park down to the intersection with the Devlins Creek trail. Please follow all signage and instruction from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed
  Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 pest management
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Lane Cove: 8448 0400 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
  Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
  
  Carters Creek (Area 9)
  
  Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
  
  Haynes Flat (Area 32)
  
  Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Start	(-33.7900958,151.0823621)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train
Finish	(-33.7319004,151.0780436)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train

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