Sydney to Macquarie Park

Track Notes

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	Start. Find the The Obelisk at the start. The Obelisk The Obelisk The Obelisk in Macquarie Place (Cnr of Bridge and Loftus Sts) is the original Mile Stone for 19th century roads in NSW. The surrounding park is the original town square built in 1810, while the Obelisk was erected by Governor Macquarie (well actually the Convicts did the heavy work) in 1818. For nearly 200 years this monument stood as the zero mile/km marker for all principal roads. There are a number of inscriptions including distance markers and "The Obelisk was erected in Macquarie Place A.D.1818, to Record that all the Public Roads Leading to the Interior of the Colony are measured from it. L.Macquarie Esq Governor". The park has a number of other historic items worth exploring. + - The Obelisk in Macquarie Place (Cnr of Bridge and Loftus Sts) is the original Mile Stone for 19th century roads in NSW. The surrounding park is the original town square built in 1810, while the Obelisk was erected by Governor Macquarie (well actually the Convicts did the heavy work) in 1818. For nearly 200 years this monument stood as the zero mile/km marker for all principal roads. There are a number of inscriptions including distance markers and "The Obelisk was erected in Macquarie Place A.D.1818, to Record that all the Public Roads Leading to the Interior of the Colony are measured from it. L.Macquarie Esq Governor". The park has a number of other historic items worth exploring. Then head up the surface\|paving_stones steps (about 4 m long)
	After another 2 m turn left. After another 45 m pass the "Tribunes" (25 m on your left). Then pass the "Alfredo" (about 40 m ahead). Then pass the "Three Bottle Man" (about 45 m ahead). Then pass the "Cabrito" (about 55 m ahead). Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00 Then pass the "Tapa Vino" (about 70 m ahead).
	Turn right. After another 5 m (from the Reiby Place) turn right, to head along Reiby Place (a residential road). After another 15 m (from the Reiby Place) continue straight, to head along Reiby Place. After another 20 m pass a seat (about 40 m ahead).
	At the intersection of Loftus Street & Reiby Place turn left, to head along Loftus Street (a vehicle track). After another 40 m pass the "Marrickville Pork Roll" (25 m on your right). After another 20 m pass a seat (15 m on your left). Then pass the "Bubble Nini" (25 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "First Fleet Memorial" (15 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the "Bouillon L'Entrecôte" (25 m on your right). At the intersection of Loftus Street & Custom House Lane continue straight, to head along Loftus Street. After another 40 m pass the artwork (25 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the "Jessie Street Gardens" (10 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (55 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the emergency call device (about 65 m ahead). Then pass a seat (about 65 m ahead)., has a backrest. Then pass the pay phone (65 m on your left). Then pass the "McDonald's" (25 m on your left). W:www.mcdonalds.com.au Then pass the water tap (about 40 m ahead).
	From the Loftus Street turn right (a footpath). After another 10 m pass the water tap (60 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the "Cafe Sydney" (25 m on your right). After another 20 m pass a seat (about 80 m ahead). After another 50 m find the "Circular Quay" (70 m on your left). Circular Quay Circular Quay Where the harbour meets the city, Circular Quay is a transport hub joining the busy ferry wharf with the train and bus services. The Quay provides great views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and several other popular sights of Sydney. There are many small food kiosks and cafes as well as a McDonalds. Circular Quay is the site of Australia's first colonial settlement. In 1794, Thomas Muir was transported to Australia and later bought a farm and built a cottage on what we now call Circular Quay. Not a great deal is known about the traditional owners, as in 1789 almost half of this indigenous population died during a smallpox epidemic. It is reported that only three Cadigal people were left by 1791. In 1879, there were some Aboriginal people living in the boat sheds (near the now Museum of Contemporary Art) when they were dispossessed of that space so it could be used for hosting an international exhibition. Now, Circular Quay is popular among visitors enjoying the sites, and also daily commuters. + - Where the harbour meets the city, Circular Quay is a transport hub joining the busy ferry wharf with the train and bus services. The Quay provides great views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and several other popular sights of Sydney. There are many small food kiosks and cafes as well as a McDonalds. Circular Quay is the site of Australia's first colonial settlement. In 1794, Thomas Muir was transported to Australia and later bought a farm and built a cottage on what we now call Circular Quay. Not a great deal is known about the traditional owners, as in 1789 almost half of this indigenous population died during a smallpox epidemic. It is reported that only three Cadigal people were left by 1791. In 1879, there were some Aboriginal people living in the boat sheds (near the now Museum of Contemporary Art) when they were dispossessed of that space so it could be used for hosting an international exhibition. Now, Circular Quay is popular among visitors enjoying the sites, and also daily commuters. Then come to the viewpoint (65 m on your left). This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible. Then head through the bollard.
	From the Alfred Street continue straight. Then pass the "The Best Coffee" (15 m on your left). Then pass a seat (30 m on your left)., has a backrest. Then pass the "Vietnamese Street Food" (10 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the pay phone (15 m on your right).
	Turn left. Then head through the tunnel (about 40 m long) Then pass the "Quick Bites" (7 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the toilet (8 m on your right).
	Continue straight. Then head through the tunnel (about 20 m long) Then pass the "Quay Seafood" (6 m on your right). Then pass the toilet (40 m on your right). Then pass the "Cityextra" (10 m on your left).
	After another 5 m continue straight. After another 85 m catch the ferry (about 5.5 km long) Then catch the ferry (about 4.9 km long) Then catch the ferry (about 2 km long) Then catch the ferry (about 1.3 km long) Then catch the ferry (about 610 m long)
	From the Birchgrove <-> Grennwich Point continue straight, to head along Birchgrove <-> Grennwich Point. After another 190 m pass the "Mary Carlson Park" (40 m on your right). Then pass a seat (55 m on your right). Then pass the water tap (60 m on your right). Then come to the viewpoint (65 m on your right).
	Greenwich Point Wharf Station turn left, to head along Greenwich Point <-> Woolwich Wharf. After another 25 m pass a seat (40 m on your right). After another 100 m (from the Greenwich Point <-> Woolwich Wharf) continue straight, to head along Greenwich Point <-> Woolwich Wharf. After another 480 m (Woolwich Wharf Stop_position) turn sharp left. After another 60 m pass the toilet (5 m on your right). After another 20 m find the "Woolwich Wharf" (5 m on your right). Woolwich Wharf Woolwich Wharf Woolwich Wharf, found at the end of Valentia Street, is a bit of a transport hub with a ferry terminal and a popular bus stop. There are public toilets in the bus shelter area, a public phone box and across the road is an open grass area and kids' playground in 'Valentia Street Reserve'. There is also a large sign highlighting the Great North Walk's presence. + - Woolwich Wharf, found at the end of Valentia Street, is a bit of a transport hub with a ferry terminal and a popular bus stop. There are public toilets in the bus shelter area, a public phone box and across the road is an open grass area and kids' playground in 'Valentia Street Reserve'. There is also a large sign highlighting the Great North Walk's presence. After another 15 m (from the Valentia Street) veer right, to head along Valentia Street (a residential road). After another 6 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (5 m on your right). After another 6 m pass the playground (15 m on your left). After another 145 m pass the "View Street Reserve" (about 75 m ahead). At the intersection of The Point Road & Valentia Street turn left, to head along The Point Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of The Point Road & Angelo Street) continue straight, to head along The Point Road.
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of The Point Road & Mayfield Avenue) continue straight, to head along The Point Road.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of The Point Road & Hunter Street) continue straight, to head along The Point Road.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Gale Street & The Point Road) continue straight, to head along Gale Street.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Gale Street & Hunter Lane) continue straight, to head along Gale Street.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Gale Street & Collingwood Street) continue straight, to head along Gale Street. After another 90 m find the "Goat Paddock" (15 m on your left). Goat Paddock Goat Paddock Goat Paddock is the open area north of Woolwich Dock. The park has a path winding down through the middle, providing access to the waters edge. In 1835, the Clarke family received a grant of the land at the eastern end of the peninsula, what we now call Woolwich. In 1898, Morts Dock and Engineering Company bought this land and commissioned the excavation of the dock. The area is well maintained and is used by many locals for their morning strolls. + - Goat Paddock is the open area north of Woolwich Dock. The park has a path winding down through the middle, providing access to the waters edge. In 1835, the Clarke family received a grant of the land at the eastern end of the peninsula, what we now call Woolwich. In 1898, Morts Dock and Engineering Company bought this land and commissioned the excavation of the dock. The area is well maintained and is used by many locals for their morning strolls. From the Gale Street continue straight, to head along Gale Street.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Gale Street) veer right, to head along Woolwich Road.
	After another 40 m (from the Woolwich Road) turn left (a footpath). After another 75 m find the "Woolwich Lookout" (4 m on your left). Woolwich Lookout Woolwich Lookout Woolwich Lookout is a fenced lookout atop of the cliffs at the western end of Woolwich Dock. There are great views down the sandstone cutting, through the dock at the mouth of the Lane Cove River and to North Sydney. In December 1901, the W. Solomon & Sons company (commissioned by Morts Dock and Engineering Company) completed the excavation of 85,000 cubic metres of sandstone to construct this dry dock. At the time, this 188 metres long, and 27 metres wide, pit was the largest dry dock in Australia. In 1963, the Army purchased the site and now it is managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. + - Woolwich Lookout is a fenced lookout atop of the cliffs at the western end of Woolwich Dock. There are great views down the sandstone cutting, through the dock at the mouth of the Lane Cove River and to North Sydney. In December 1901, the W. Solomon & Sons company (commissioned by Morts Dock and Engineering Company) completed the excavation of 85,000 cubic metres of sandstone to construct this dry dock. At the time, this 188 metres long, and 27 metres wide, pit was the largest dry dock in Australia. In 1963, the Army purchased the site and now it is managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.
	Veer right.
	After another 8 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Edgecliff Road & Clarke Road) veer left, to head along Edgecliff Road (a residential road). After another 130 m pass the car park (45 m on your left).
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Alfred Street & Margaret Street) continue straight, to head along Alfred Street. After another 115 m pass the car park (45 m on your left).
	From the Alfred Street continue straight (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 15 m long)
	After another 80 m (from the The Great North Walk) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 50 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 55 m pass the "Kellys Bush" (on your right). After another 7 m pass the sign (on your right). Then pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. After another 15 m find the "Kellys Bush" (on your right). Kellys Bush Kellys Bush In the late 1880s, pocket of bushland between Prince George Parade and Alfred St, Woolwich was set aside to to act as a buffer zone between the Parramatta River and the Sydney Smelting Company. The area was named after the owner of the land and smelting company, T.H. Kelly . From the passion of the local people who fought to protect this area, Kelly's Bush is now owned by the Hunters Hill Council and cared for by a team of local bush regenerators. + - In the late 1880s, pocket of bushland between Prince George Parade and Alfred St, Woolwich was set aside to to act as a buffer zone between the Parramatta River and the Sydney Smelting Company. The area was named after the owner of the land and smelting company, T.H. Kelly . From the passion of the local people who fought to protect this area, Kelly's Bush is now owned by the Hunters Hill Council and cared for by a team of local bush regenerators.
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Prince George Parade & Nelson Parade) continue straight, to head along Prince George Parade (a residential road).
	After another 5 m (at the intersection of Prince Edward Parade & Prince George Parade) turn right, to head along Prince Edward Parade. After another 135 m pass the "Great North Walk" (25 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Gladstone Avenue & Prince Edward Parade turn right, to head along Gladstone Avenue.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Gladstone Avenue & Woolwich Road) continue straight, to head along Gladstone Avenue.
	After another 95 m (from the Vernon Street) turn left, to head along Vernon Street (a residential road).
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Vernon Street & The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along Vernon Street.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Vernon Street) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk (a steps). Then head down the surface\|paved steps (about 85 m long)
	From the The Great North Walk turn left, to head along The Great North Walk (a walking track).
	After another 200 m (at the intersection of Vernon Street & The Great North Walk) veer right, to head along Vernon Street (a residential road).
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Vernon Street & Brookes Street) continue straight, to head along Vernon Street.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Vernon Street & St Ives Avenue) continue straight, to head along Vernon Street.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Vernon Street) turn right, to head along Woolwich Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Glenview Road) continue straight, to head along Woolwich Road.
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Futuna Street & Woolwich Road) turn right, to head along Futuna Street (a residential road). After another 215 m find the "Ivy Alley" (about 70 m ahead). Ivy Alley Ivy Alley A bespoke nursery located down a quaint little walking lane in Hunters Hill. They specialise in living plant ‘bouquets’ contained in beautiful pots and containers that will continue to grow and give pleasure for years to come. You’ll find them displayed amongst an array of garden treasures – new, old and salvaged. More information at https://www.ivyalley.com.au/ + - A bespoke nursery located down a quaint little walking lane in Hunters Hill. They specialise in living plant ‘bouquets’ contained in beautiful pots and containers that will continue to grow and give pleasure for years to come. You’ll find them displayed amongst an array of garden treasures – new, old and salvaged. More information at https://www.ivyalley.com.au/
	At the intersection of Crescent Street & Futuna Street turn right, to head along Crescent Street.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Crescent Street & Garrick Avenue) continue straight, to head along Crescent Street. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Rooke Street & Crescent Street) turn left, to head along Rooke Street. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Rooke Lane & Rooke Street) turn left, to head along Rooke Lane (a service road). After another 150 m (at the intersection of Passy Avenue & Rooke Lane) turn right, to head along Passy Avenue (a residential road). After another 70 m (at the intersection of Ambrose Street & Passy Avenue) turn left, to head along Ambrose Street.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Ambrose Street) turn right, to head along Woolwich Road (a highway\|tertiary). After another 25 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Foss Street) continue straight, to head along Woolwich Road. After another 55 m (from the Alexandra Street) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Street & Ady Street) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street. After another 30 m find the "Hunters Hill Shops" (9 m on your left). Hunters Hill Shops Hunters Hill Shops Just opposite the intersection of Alexandra and Ady Streets is a community shopping village in Hunters Hill. There are a few cafes and small restaurants set among a lovely series of sandstone buildings. You could even get your hair cut if so desired. The Ricciotti Deli Cafe open 7 days 0800-1700 (weekends 0800-1500) ph: (02) 9817-7388. + - Just opposite the intersection of Alexandra and Ady Streets is a community shopping village in Hunters Hill. There are a few cafes and small restaurants set among a lovely series of sandstone buildings. You could even get your hair cut if so desired. The Ricciotti Deli Cafe open 7 days 0800-1700 (weekends 0800-1500) ph: (02) 9817-7388.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Street & Ellesmere Avenue) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 165 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Street & D'Aram Street) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Street & Stanley Road) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 25 m (from the Alexandra Street) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 6 m (at the intersection of Ferdinand Street & Alexandra Street) turn right, to head along Ferdinand Street (a residential road).
	After another 8 m (from the Ferdinand Street) continue straight, to head along Ferdinand Street.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Ferdinand Street & Cullens Lane) continue straight, to head along Ferdinand Street.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Madeline Street & Ferdinand Street) turn left, to head along Madeline Street.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Madeline Street & Lot Lane) continue straight, to head along Madeline Street. After another 35 m head up the steps (about 40 m long)
	From the Mount Street turn right, to head along Mount Street (a residential road).
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Mount Street & Sea Street) continue straight, to head along Mount Street. After another 50 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Mount Street) turn left, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath). After another 265 m pass a seat (10 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 45 m head up the steps (about 15 m long) At the intersection of Reiby Road & The Great North Walk turn right, to head along Reiby Road (a residential road). After another 105 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Reiby Road) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath). After another 50 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Joubert Street North & The Great North Walk) turn left, to head along Joubert Street North (a residential road).
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Figtree Road & Joubert Street North) turn right, to head along Figtree Road.
	After another 180 m (at the intersection of Figtree Road & Abigail Street) continue straight, to head along Figtree Road.
	After another 180 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Figtree Road) turn right, to head along Ryde Road (a road). After another 75 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Luke Street) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 15 m (from the Ryde Road) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Mark Street) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 260 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Abigail Street) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Mary Street) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Boronia Avenue & Ryde Road) turn right, to head along Boronia Avenue (a residential road). After another 20 m find the "Boronia Park" (15 m on your left). Boronia Park Boronia Park Boronia Park is found at the intersection of Ryde Rd and Boronia Ave. The park is centered around a couple of large playing fields and a grand stand. Here you will find public toilets, tap water, electric BBQs and a children's playground. There is also shade from the trees and rain shelter to provide some relief on the hot or wet days. + - Boronia Park is found at the intersection of Ryde Rd and Boronia Ave. The park is centered around a couple of large playing fields and a grand stand. Here you will find public toilets, tap water, electric BBQs and a children's playground. There is also shade from the trees and rain shelter to provide some relief on the hot or wet days. After another 10 m pass the playground (20 m on your left).
	After another 225 m (from the Boronia Avenue) continue straight, to head along Boronia Avenue.
	After another 25 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of Princes Street & The Great North Walk) turn left, to head along Princes Street (a service road).
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Princes Street) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath). After another 10 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (7 m on your left). After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long) After another 7 m pass the "Tipperary Falls" (75 m on your left).
	After another 115 m (from the The Great North Walk) veer right, to head along The Great North Walk (a walking track).
	After another 20 m (from the The Great North Walk) veer right, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 255 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 15 m head down the 9 steps (about 5 m long) After another 215 m head up the 18 steps (about 15 m long) After another 60 m head down the 10 steps (about 6 m long) After another 80 m head down the 32 stone steps (about 15 m long) After another 35 m head up the 8 steps (about 5 m long)
	After another 70 m (from the The Great North Walk) turn left, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 10 m head up the 21 steps (about 15 m long)
	After another 4 m (from the The Great North Walk) veer right, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 305 m head up the 6 stone steps (about 4 m long) After another 15 m head down the 17 steps (about 10 m long) After another 160 m find the "Mangrove viewing platform" (10 m on your right). Mangrove viewing platform Mangrove viewing platform This timber viewing platform is found on bank on south-west of the confluence of the Lane Cove River and Buffalo Creek. This area is affected by the tides so the view is constantly changing. The lookout platform provides an opportunity to view the mangroves community and the eroded sandstone ruins + - This timber viewing platform is found on bank on south-west of the confluence of the Lane Cove River and Buffalo Creek. This area is affected by the tides so the view is constantly changing. The lookout platform provides an opportunity to view the mangroves community and the eroded sandstone ruins Then come to the viewpoint (10 m on your right). Then pass a seat (10 m on your right).
	From the The Great North Walk continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 45 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 180 m head up the 6 steps (about 4 m long) After another 15 m head up the 3 steps (about 3 m long) After another 9 m head down the 7 steps (about 7 m long)
	After another 245 m (at the intersection of Pains Road & The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along Pains Road (a residential road). After another 185 m pass the water tap (65 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (65 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 15 m find the "Buffalo Creek Reserve" (60 m on your left). Buffalo Creek Reserve Buffalo Creek Reserve The Buffalo Creek Reserve is found off the side of Pittwater Rd, just south of Buffalo Creek. The reserve is home to a large wetland, car park, large children's playground , picnic shelters , BBQ's , toilets and town water on tap . The children's play area, on the western side of the reserve, is very popular. There is a large playing field and a second smaller picnic area on the eastern side (where the Buffalo Creek boardwalk starts ). + - The Buffalo Creek Reserve is found off the side of Pittwater Rd, just south of Buffalo Creek. The reserve is home to a large wetland, car park, large children's playground , picnic shelters , BBQ's , toilets and town water on tap . The children's play area, on the western side of the reserve, is very popular. There is a large playing field and a second smaller picnic area on the eastern side (where the Buffalo Creek boardwalk starts ). After another 15 m pass the shelter (4 m on your right). Then pass the picnic table (4 m on your right). Then pass the "The Great North Walk" (6 m on your left). Then pass the "Buffalo Creek Track Head" (6 m on your left). After another 35 m pass the shelter (15 m on your left). Then pass the picnic table (15 m on your left). Then pass the sign (5 m on your left). Then head down the 36 wooden steps (about 25 m long)
	After another 65 m (from the The Great North Walk) veer right, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 8 m (from the The Great North Walk) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) Then head up the 16 stone steps (about 6 m long)
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Sugarloaf Track) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 35 m head up the 12 earthen steps (about 20 m long) After another 40 m head up the 19 earthen steps (about 40 m long) After another 180 m head down the 26 earthen steps (about 30 m long) After another 8 m pass the sign (about 10 m ahead).
	At the intersection of The Great North Walk & Sugarloaf Point Trail turn left (a vehicle track). After another 195 m pass the "Sugarloaf Hill" (75 m on your left).
	Continue straight. After another 10 m pass the car park (35 m on your left).
	From the The Great North Walk turn right, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath). After another 10 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. Then pass the "Lane Cove National Park" (on your left). After another 9 m head down the 16 earthen steps (about 8 m long) After another 25 m head down the 13 wooden steps (about 10 m long) After another 245 m head down the 8 earthen steps (about 3 m long) After another 120 m pass the sign. After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
	After another 9 m (from the The Great North Walk) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 10 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 2 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 90 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 40 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your right).
	From the The Great North Walk continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 75 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your right).
	From the The Great North Walk continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 680 m pass the toilet (about 35 m ahead). 07:00-19:00 Then pass the playground (about 55 m ahead). Then pass the water tap (35 m on your left). After another 55 m find the "Magdala Park" (15 m on your right). Magdala Park Magdala Park Magdala Park, found at the end of Magdala Rd, North Ryde, is home to a large playing field with a baseball diamond in the corner and a smaller playing field to the north. There is a car park , public toilets, sheltered picnic tables , childrens playground, garbage bins, and town water on tap. There are a few Great North Walk signs highlighting the direction of the walk as it winds across the open grassy area. + - Magdala Park, found at the end of Magdala Rd, North Ryde, is home to a large playing field with a baseball diamond in the corner and a smaller playing field to the north. There is a car park , public toilets, sheltered picnic tables , childrens playground, garbage bins, and town water on tap. There are a few Great North Walk signs highlighting the direction of the walk as it winds across the open grassy area. Then pass the car park (on your left). After another 85 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your left). After another 85 m head through the bicycle barrier. After another 280 m head through the bicycle barrier. Then head through the bollard. After another 15 m head through the bollard. After another 60 m pass the emergency call device (about 55 m ahead). Then pass the park (70 m on your right). 07:00-21:00 Then pass the emergency call device (70 m on your right).
	Turn left. After another 15 m pass the emergency call device (35 m on your right). Then pass the emergency call device (20 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 15 m continue straight. After another 110 m cross the bridge (about 95 m long)
	Continue straight. After another 45 m pass the "Mowbray Park" (40 m on your right).
	After another 50 m turn left. Then head down the concrete steps (about 15 m long) After another 85 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (5 m on your left).
	From the Fairyland Track continue straight, to head along Fairyland Track. After another 70 m head down the 11 steps (about 9 m long) After another 60 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 70 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 20 m pass the "Binary Cafe" (70 m on your left). Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00 After another 120 m (from the Fairyland Track) continue straight, to head along Fairyland Track.
	After another 15 m (from the Fairyland Track) continue straight, to head along Fairyland Track.
	After another 15 m (from the Fairyland Track) continue straight, to head along Fairyland Track. After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	After another 165 m (at the intersection of Fairyland Track & Old Access Road) turn right, to head along Fairyland Track. After another 155 m pass the "Fairyland Pleasure Grounds Board" (5 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 70 m pass a seat (15 m on your right)., has no backrest.
	From the Fairyland Track veer left, to head along Fairyland Track. After another 9 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your right).
	From the Fairyland Track continue straight, to head along Fairyland Track.
	After another 40 m (from the Fairyland Track) continue straight, to head along Fairyland Track. After another 80 m pass the "Fairyland Pleasure Grounds Map" (7 m on your right). After another 215 m come to the viewpoint (10 m on your right).
	From the Fairyland Track continue straight, to head along Fairyland Track. After another 50 m find the "Lookout" (20 m on your right). Lookout Lookout This small, informal and unfenced viewpoint is atop a large natural rock platform, between Fairyland and River Ave. There are a few in the area, but this is the most distinct. From here, there are nice views down the Lane Cove River. The area is unfenced and there is a significant drop off the side. + - This small, informal and unfenced viewpoint is atop a large natural rock platform, between Fairyland and River Ave. There are a few in the area, but this is the most distinct. From here, there are nice views down the Lane Cove River. The area is unfenced and there is a significant drop off the side. Then come to the viewpoint (10 m on your right).
	From the Fairyland Track continue straight, to head along Fairyland Track. After another 100 m cross the bridge (about 2 m long) After another 20 m pass the "Lane Cove National Park" (on your left). After another 15 m pass the park (40 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Quebec Road & Fairyland Track turn left, to head along Quebec Road (a residential road).
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Quebec Road & Fairyland Avenue) turn left, to head along Quebec Road (a service road).
	After another 15 m (from the Quebec Road) continue straight, to head along Quebec Road. After another 175 m pass the "Crematorium Cafe" (65 m on your left).
	From the Quebec Road continue straight, to head along Quebec Road. After another 170 m pass the "Main car park" (70 m on your left).
	From the Quebec Road continue straight, to head along Quebec Road. After another 40 m pass the "Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium" (4 m on your left). After another 50 m head through/around the gate. After another 180 m (from the The Great North Walk) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 70 m pass a seat (on your left). Then pass a seat (6 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Riverside Drive & River Avenue) veer right, to head along Riverside Drive (a vehicle track). After another 10 m pass the "Chatswood West, Delhi Rd at River Ave" (15 m on your right). Then find the "Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill" (55 m on your right). Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill The Riverside Cafe is found at the end of service road on the south-west corner of Fullers Bridge. The nicely renovated building looks over the Lane Cove River and is open 7 days, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is cafe-style and meals are priced upwards from $13. Ph: (02) 9412 3773. + - The Riverside Cafe is found at the end of service road on the south-west corner of Fullers Bridge. The nicely renovated building looks over the Lane Cove River and is open 7 days, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is cafe-style and meals are priced upwards from $13. Ph: (02) 9412 3773. After another 85 m pass the car park (7 m on your left).
	From the Riverside Drive continue straight, to head along Riverside Drive. After another 20 m find the "Potable Water" (10 m on your left). Potable Water Potable Water Drinking fountain, 87cm high. + - Drinking fountain, 87cm high. Then pass the picnic table (40 m on your right)., has no backrest. Then pass the water tap (10 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the BBQ (25 m on your right). Then find the "Koonjeree Picnic Area" (35 m on your right). Koonjeree Picnic Area Koonjeree Picnic Area Koonjeree Picnic Area is at the southern end of Lane Cove National Park, just near Fullers Bridge. The picnic area boasts free gas barbecues, flushing toilets, town tap water, picnic tables and shelters, a large open area and car parking. On the bank of the Lane Cove River, this is a pleasant spot to enjoy the park. + - Koonjeree Picnic Area is at the southern end of Lane Cove National Park, just near Fullers Bridge. The picnic area boasts free gas barbecues, flushing toilets, town tap water, picnic tables and shelters, a large open area and car parking. On the bank of the Lane Cove River, this is a pleasant spot to enjoy the park.
	From the Riverside Drive continue straight, to head along Riverside Drive.
	After another 45 m (from the Riverside Walk) veer left. After another 15 m find the "Seat" (20 m on your right). Seat Seat Two timber seats, 40cm high, 38cm deep and 1.8m wide with a 35cm backrest and no arm rests. + - Two timber seats, 40cm high, 38cm deep and 1.8m wide with a 35cm backrest and no arm rests. After another 15 m find the "Trip Hazard" (5 m on your right). Trip Hazard Trip Hazard The edges of the weir are ungraded and there is a significant drop with water hazards. Keep clear of edges. + - The edges of the weir are ungraded and there is a significant drop with water hazards. Keep clear of edges.
	Continue straight. After another 5 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 6 m find the "Seat" (45 m on your left). Seat Seat Two timber seats, 43cm high, 48cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest. + - Two timber seats, 43cm high, 48cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest. Then pass a seat (50 m on your left)., has no backrest. Then pass a seat (50 m on your left)., has no backrest. Then come to the viewpoint (50 m on your left). Then find the "Lane Cove River Lookout" (45 m on your left). Lane Cove River Lookout Lane Cove River Lookout Found along the timber boardwalk on the banks of the Lane Cove River, just up stream from the weir, is this lovely viewing platform. The boardwalk and platform are fenced (1.1m high), there are two main seats and a stepped area for extra seating. The views extend upstream for about 250m and is a great spot to watch water birds and the occasional paddle boat. + - Found along the timber boardwalk on the banks of the Lane Cove River, just up stream from the weir, is this lovely viewing platform. The boardwalk and platform are fenced (1.1m high), there are two main seats and a stepped area for extra seating. The views extend upstream for about 250m and is a great spot to watch water birds and the occasional paddle boat. After another 55 m pass the BBQ (50 m on your right). After another 8 m find the "Seat" (7 m on your left). Seat Seat A stone seat, 42cm high, 60cm deep and 1.7m wide with a 22cm high arm and 22cm backrest. + - A stone seat, 42cm high, 60cm deep and 1.7m wide with a 22cm high arm and 22cm backrest.
	Continue straight. After another 8 m pass the picnic table (10 m on your right)., has no backrest. After another 40 m pass the playground (about 40 m ahead). Then pass the toilet (65 m on your left).
	Turn right. After another 40 m find the "Picnic Table" (20 m on your right). Picnic Table Picnic Table A timber slat picnic table. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.7m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). 4x2.7m slab. + - A timber slat picnic table. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.7m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). 4x2.7m slab. Then pass the picnic table (15 m on your right)., has no backrest. After another 6 m pass the picnic table (35 m on your right)., has no backrest. After another 15 m find the "Picnic Table" (40 m on your right). Picnic Table 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. + - 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. Then find the "BBQ" (45 m on your right). BBQ 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. + - 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. After another 5 m pass the car park (35 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (50 m on your right). Then pass the "The Great North Walk" (50 m on your right).
	From the Max Allen Road veer left, to head along Max Allen Road (a vehicle track). After another 6 m pass the picnic table (10 m on your right)., has no backrest. After another 25 m pass the cafe (35 m on your left). This cafe is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the BBQ (25 m on your right). After another 90 m pass the sign (35 m on your left). Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00 Then pass the toilet (55 m on your right).
	From the Max Allen Road continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road. After another 20 m pass the "Jenkins Kitchen" (20 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the car park (50 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the shelter (35 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the playground (25 m on your left).
	At the intersection of The Great North Walk & Max Allen Road continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath). After another 7 m pass the "Great North Walk" (on your right). After another 70 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a vehicle track). After another 140 m pass the sign (on your right).
	From the The Great North Walk veer left, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 85 m pass the sign (on your left).
	From the The Great North Walk continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath). After another 120 m pass the sign (on your left).
	At the intersection of Lane Cove Depot Road & The Great North Walk continue straight, to head along Lane Cove Depot Road (a service road).
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Lane Cove Depot Road) veer right, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath). Then pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 410 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a walking track). After another 320 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 190 m cross the ford.
	From the The Great North Walk continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 180 m cross the bridge Then head down the 7 stone steps (about 3 m long) After another 55 m head down the 26 steps (about 20 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 40 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. Then pass the sign (on your right). After another 85 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 8 m head up the 11 steps (about 8 m long) After another 740 m come to the viewpoint. After another 340 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 95 m come to the viewpoint.
	After another 35 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 150 m cross the ford. From the The Great North Walk continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 170 m pass the "Allen Park" (65 m on your right). After another 60 m head up the 5 steps (about 2 m long)
	After another 2 m (from the The Great North Walk) turn left, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 10 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 80 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 125 m cross the ford.
	At the intersection of The Great North Walk & Blackbutt Creek continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 10 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 70 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 30 m come to the "Blue Hole" (35 m on your left). After another 5 m find the "Blue Hole" (35 m on your left). Blue Hole Blue Hole Blue Hole is found in the Lane Cove River, downstream of De Burghs Bridge. Within Lane Cove National Park this small pleasent waterhole has a flat rock and small sandy beach on the north side of the river. The water is polluted by run-off and rubbish, especially after rain, so it is not suitable for swimming. It is still a pleasent place to relax and enjoy the valley. + - Blue Hole is found in the Lane Cove River, downstream of De Burghs Bridge. Within Lane Cove National Park this small pleasent waterhole has a flat rock and small sandy beach on the north side of the river. The water is polluted by run-off and rubbish, especially after rain, so it is not suitable for swimming. It is still a pleasent place to relax and enjoy the valley. After another 105 m pass the sign (8 m on your left).
	From the The Great North Walk continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 75 m (from the The Great North Walk) turn right. After another 45 m come to the viewpoint (55 m on your left). After another 2 m turn right. After another 9 m cross the bridge (about 185 m long) After another 100 m continue straight. Then pass the car park (65 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the car park (40 m on your right).
	After another 175 m continue straight. Then pass the "Tuckwell Park" (on your right). After another 60 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 35 m pass the car park (45 m on your left).
	After another 100 m (from the Lane Cove Road Offramp) continue straight.
	After another 265 m turn left. After another 60 m pass the "Ribs and Rumps" (65 m on your right). After another 90 m pass the car park (55 m on your right). Then pass the "KFC" (45 m on your left). Su-Th 10:00-22:30 Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00 After another 20 m pass the car park (70 m on your left). After another 8 m pass the car park (15 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 15 m pass the car park (15 m on your right). Then pass the "Go Hun" (40 m on your left). Then pass the car park (55 m on your right). Then pass the "Sambal" (40 m on your left). After another 160 m pass the car park (5 m on your right).
	After another 40 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass the emergency call device (50 m on your left).
	After another 7 m (from the Waterloo Road) continue straight. Then pass the toilet (on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 7 m pass the emergency call device (9 m on your left). After another 6 m pass the pay phone (30 m on your left). Then pass the emergency call device (45 m on your left). Then pass the emergency call device (6 m on your left). Then pass the emergency call device (30 m on your left). Then pass the emergency call device (10 m on your left).
	Continue straight. After another 20 m come to a emergency call device.
	Continue another 0 m to find Macquarie Park at the end.

Start	(-33.8631805,151.2101072)
Mode	Bus Car Ferry Train
Directions	From , Quay Quarter.
Finish	Macquarie Park (-33.7850431,151.1279634)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car Train

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	25.9 km
Time	7 h to 12 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	100 m	[seat]
Seat	150 m	[seat]
Toilet	185 m	[toilet]
Seat	195 m	[seat]
Seat	245 m	[seat]
Seat	295 m	[seat]
Toilet	335 m	[toilet]
Toilet	335 m	[toilet]
Seat	6 km	[seat]
Seat	6 km	[seat]
Toilet	6.6 km	[toilet]
Seat	8 km	[seat]
Seat	10.9 km	[seat]
Seat	14.4 km	[seat]
Toilet	15 km	[toilet]
Shelter	15 km	[shelter]
Shelter	15.1 km	[shelter]
Seat	15.8 km	[seat]
Toilet	17.2 km	[toilet]
Seat	18.6 km	[seat]
Seat	19.9 km	[seat]
Seat	19.9 km	[seat]
Shelter	20 km	Chatswood West, Delhi Rd at River Ave
Toilet	20.1 km	[toilet]
Seat	20.2 km	Seat
Seat	20.2 km	Seat
Seat	20.2 km	[seat]
Seat	20.2 km	[seat]
Seat	20.2 km	Seat
Toilet	20.3 km	[toilet]
Toilet	20.4 km	[toilet]
Shelter	20.5 km	[shelter]
Toilet	25.9 km	[toilet]

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