Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the top of the station, this walk heads towards the shops, down the stairs and to the road next to Gordon Station bus depot.
From Gordon Station bus depot, this walk heads up the hill of St Johns Ave to the Pacific Highway. The walk crosses to the other side at the pedestrian crossing. From here, this walk follows the shop fronts up the Pacific Highway, then turns left onto Moree St. This street is followed until the walk turns right onto Vale St. This walk continues along Vale St for a short time to the intersection with the bush track on the left of the street.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 65 m continue straight. After another 60 m pass the "Pottery Green Bakers" (25 m on your left). T:+61 2 9499 8799 -16:00
	Continue straight.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Pacific Highway & Moree Street) turn left, to head along Moree Street (a residential road).
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Moree Street.
	After another 270 m (at the intersection of Moree Street & Hanson Way) continue straight, to head along Moree Street.
	After another 340 m (at the intersection of Vale Street & Moree Street) turn right, to head along Vale Street.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Vale Street & Blackbutt Creek Track) turn left, to head along Blackbutt Creek Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Blackbutt Creek Track. After another 30 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 390 m veer left, to head along Blackbutt Creek Track.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Blackbutt Creek Track. After another 40 m cross the ford.
	After another 1.3 km turn right, to head along Blackbutt Creek Track. After another 10 m cross the ford. After another 105 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Lady Game Drive & Blackbutt Creek Track turn left, to head along Lady Game Drive (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of De Burgh Road & Lady Game Drive) turn right, to head along De Burgh Road (a residential road).
	After another 15 m continue straight, to head along De Burgh Road.
	After another 235 m (at the intersection of Beaumont Road & De Burgh Road) turn right, to head along Beaumont Road.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Beaumont Road & Manning Road) continue straight, to head along Beaumont Road.
	After another 540 m turn right. After another 30 m head into the "Allen Park". After another 480 m find the "Allen Park" (on your left). Allen Park Allen Park is a very small grassed clearing at the end of Blaxland Rd. The park is not shaded and backs onto a house. The park is a thoroughfare to access the Great North Walk from Blaxland Rd.
	Turn left, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 30 m pass the sign (8 m on your right). Then head down the 5 steps (about 2 m long) After another 285 m cross the ford. After another 165 m find the "Sandstone caves" (15 m on your right). Sandstone caves This fairly large sandstone overhang is found on the eastern side of the Lane Cove Valley. The walking track leads through the two caves that run in series, with the northern cave being larger. The lip of the overhang hangs down a bit, providing some extra protection from wind and rain. The cave also provide some shade and a cooler spot on hot days, and there are also a couple of well placed boulders forming nice seats. Then come to the viewpoint. After another 65 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 450 m come to the viewpoint. After another 630 m head down the 11 steps (about 8 m long) After another 8 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
	After another 90 m continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 140 m pass the sign (on your left). Then cross the bridge (about 8 m long) Then head up the 26 steps (about 20 m long) After another 55 m head up the 7 stone steps (about 3 m long) Then cross the bridge After another 200 m cross the ford. After another 130 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternative route linking Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk to Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below. After another 315 m continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Lane Cove Depot Road & The Great North Walk) veer left, to head along Lane Cove Depot Road (a service road).
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Lane Cove Depot Road & The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a walking track).
	After another 120 m continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 290 m (at the intersection of Max Allen Road & The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road (a vehicle track). After another 30 m pass the "Great North Walk" (on your left).
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 90 m pass the sign (25 m on your right).
	The alternate route finishes here. Turn right to rejoin the main route at the 7.9 km waypoint. Details below. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 55 m find the "Picnic Table" (10 m on your right). Picnic Table Two timber slat picnic tables. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 3.3m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). Room for a few chairs at end. 4x2.7m slab. After another 15 m find the "BBQ" (15 m on your right). BBQ Two free electric BBQs hotplates in sheltered picnic area. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 2.05m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 45/45cm.
	Continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 10 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (15 m on your left).
	After another 1 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 50 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Lady Game Drive & Max Allen Road turn right, to head along Lady Game Drive (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Lady Game Drive. After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Lady Game Drive & Blue Gum Creek Walking Track) turn left, to head along Blue Gum Creek Walking Track (a vehicle track). After another 40 m head through/around the gate. After another 380 m head into the "Fullers Park".
	After another 150 m continue straight. After another 40 m pass the "Chatswood Rifle Range" (25 m on your right).
	After another 120 m continue straight.
	After another 210 m continue straight. Then head up the concrete steps (about 65 m long)
	Veer left.
	After another 80 m turn right, to head along Longford Street.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Shirley Road & Longford Street) turn left, to head along Shirley Road.
	After another 180 m (at the intersection of Shirley Road & Abingdon Road) veer right, to head along Shirley Road.
	After another 140 m (at the intersection of Toongarah Road & Shirley Road) continue straight, to head along Shirley Road.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Shirley Road & Glen Road) continue straight, to head along Shirley Road.
	After another 290 m (at the intersection of Shirley Road & Alston Way) continue straight, to head along Shirley Road.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Shirley Road & The Rifleway) turn right, to head along The Rifleway (a footpath).
	After another 185 m (at the intersection of Larkin Street & The Rifleway) continue straight (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 60 m long)
	After another 60 m turn right, to head along Pacific Highway.
	After another 35 m turn left.
	After another 9 m continue straight. After another 35 m cross the bridge
	After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 9 m come to the end.

An alternative route linking Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk to Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 225 m come to the viewpoint (9 m on your right).
	After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 70 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
	After another 2 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. There is a shelter (about 5 m back from the start).
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Max Allen Road & Lane Cove Depot Road) continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 40 m find the "Schwartz Homestead" (20 m on your left). Schwartz Homestead The Schwartz Homestead is a neat little white and green 1920's timber cottage with a balcony on three sides. It was probably built by orchardist George Warr, who leased the land from 1917.
	Veer left, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 55 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
	After another 255 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 10 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
	After another 7 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 30 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
	After another 280 m veer right. After another 180 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	Continue straight.
	After another 45 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m come to the end. About 70 m past the end is a sign. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	10.7 km
Time	3 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
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	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	7 km + 430 m	[toilet]
Shelter	7 km + 530 m	[shelter]
Toilet	7 km + 700 m	[toilet]
Toilet	7 km + 1 km	[toilet]
Toilet	7 km + 1.5 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hornsby 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 → 25°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 → 28°C
  Sunny.
  0% 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
  
  16°C → 32°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  20°C → 40°C
  Shower or two.
  50% 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
  
  18°C → 30°C
  Mostly 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
  
  18°C → 33°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  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.
  The main visitor precinct, including picnic areas accessible from Max Allen Dr and Riverside Dr, 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	(-33.7560461,151.1540924)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1 Turn on to St Johns Avenue then drive for 100 m Turn slight left onto Wade Lane and drive for another 20 m
Finish	(-33.7844968,151.1779078)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car (There is free parking available.) Train

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