Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station

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6 hrs 45 mins

18.1 km One way

554 m

Hard track

Following the Lane Cove River and Terry's Creek, this walk uses the valleys between the stations to explore some suburban bushland. From Chatswood Station, the walk soon leaves the suburban area and passes through the bush along the Lane Cove River. A great station-to-station walk with a few options for snacks along the way.

Track leading to signposted intersection

Track beside rocky outcrop near Forrester Park

(0km) Chatswood Station → Int. Edgar St and Edgar St Reserve Trk

620 m

13 mins

-37m Moderate track

From Chatswood Train Station, this walk exits the station onto Victoria Ave. The walk then continues up Victoria Ave, passing Chatswood RSL on the left. This walk continues to the Pacific Highway where it crosses over the at a pedestrian crossing or the foot bridge near by.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads north up the Pacific Highway, to turn left onto Western Way. The walk continues down Western Way through a dogleg, turning right onto Jenkins Rd then quickly left back onto Western Way. The walk heads down Western Way to turn right onto Edgar St and to the Edgar Reserve Park with green gate.

(1km) Int. Edgar St and Edgar St Reserve Trk → Int. Park Ave and Edgar St Reserve Trk

340 m

6 mins

-12m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk passes the gate, then the playground on the right, and continues through the clearing. The track continues for approximately 150m to an intersection marked by a memorial bench.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads between the tennis court fence on your right and the houses on your left for approximately 150m. The track then comes to an intersection with Park Ave, and a 'Rail to River Walk' sign[1].

(1km) Int. Park Ave and Edgar St Reserve Trk → Int. Park Ave and Rail to River Trk

30 m

1 mins

-1m Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' sign down the road for approximately 30m to the next signpost.

(1km) Int. Park Ave and Rail to River Trk → Harnett Pl sign post

500 m

13 mins

22m

-30m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' signpost past the 'Ferndale Park' sign, down the management trail. The walk continues along the trail for approximately 60m to a large grassed clearing. The walk then continues away from the clearing along a bush track, which soon comes to some steppingstones across the creek. Approximately 50m later, the walk comes to a signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the creek (which remains on your left) down the gully for approximately 100m to the signposted intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads along the creek (which remains on the left) for approximately 60m to turn up the steps to a signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' sign up the hill. The track zigzags up through mossy rock outcrops to a house on the left. This walk continues up the stairs to the intersection with the road.

(1km) Harnett Pl sign post → Int. Hawthorne Ave and Bellevue Ave

1 km

20 mins

22m

-35m Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk crosses the road and heads right, up the hill. The walk continues up the hill to Lowanna Park gate on the left.
Turn left: From the gate on Greville St, this walk passes through the park diagonally, past the play equipment and BBQs, to the gate on the Fullers Rd side of Lowanna Park.
Turn left: From Lowanna Park, this walk heads along Fullers Rd towards the mechanics, initially keeping the park on the left. The walk continues along Fullers Rd, as Millwood Ave breaks off to the right. The first left is the signposted intersection with Bellevue Ave.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' signs down Bellevue Ave for approximately 500m, tending right to the signposted intersection.

(3km) Int. Hawthorne Ave and Bellevue Ave → Int. Rail to River Trk and Hawthorne Ave

50 m

1 mins

-5m Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' sign down the hill for approximately 30m to the telegraph pole with 'Rail to River Walk' sign.

(3km) Int. Rail to River Trk and Hawthorne Ave → Eastern side of O.H. Reid Memorial Oval

70 m

2 mins

-13m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' sign down the hill between the fences. The walk comes to the end of the laneway and descends the stairs, down through rocky outcrops to the O.H. Reid Memorial Oval.

(3km) Eastern side of O.H. Reid Memorial Oval → O.H. Reid Memorial Oval car park

130 m

2 mins

-4m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads across the oval to the car park to the left of the toilet block.

(3km) O.H. Reid Memorial Oval car park → Int. Rail to River Trk and Reid Drive

380 m

7 mins

-9m Easy track

Continue straight: From the O.H. Reid Memorial Oval car park, this walk heads along the road with Chatswood Golf Course below on the left. The walk continues along the road for approximately 200m, passing a street on the left, to the intersection opposite house No. 17.

(3km) Int. Rail to River Trk and Reid Drive → Lady Game Dr opp. Fullers Park

350 m

7 mins

-12m Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection opposite No. 17 Reid Drive, the walk heads down the stairs tending left down the hill to the signposted intersection behind the 8th tee.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the golf course, following the Lane Cove River (on the left of the track). The walk continues under the river bank's shady vegetation for a short time to the intersection of Delhi Rd and Lady Game Dr.
Turn sharp left: From the intersection, this walk heads down (away from the road) and under Fullers Bridge, then comes up the other side to meet the footpath next to Lady Game Drive, opposite Fullers Park.

(4km) Lady Game Dr opp. Fullers Park → Max Allen Drive Bridge

250 m

5 mins

-5m Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads up Lady Game Drive and turns left into Lane Cove National Park. The path continues past the toll booth to the other side of the bridge, where there is a 'Great North Walk' signpost[2].

(4km) Max Allen Drive Bridge → Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr

50 m

1 mins

0m Very easy

Continue straight: From the bridge, this walk heads gently uphill along the road[3] to the intersection with the visible concrete stairs just below the National Parks Office[4].

(4km) Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr → Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk

210 m

5 mins

-1m Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath to the intersection in the middle of the clearing, above the weir.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the road following the signs to the toilets. This walk continues to the point where the track splits.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the clearing and past the toilet block on the right. The walk heads across and up the hill for approximately 50m to the intersection with the road.

(4km) Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk → Int. Opposite Bakers Flat

330 m

7 mins

10m

-15m Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill with the river below, on the left. The walk meets a clearing on the left marked as '28 Turramburra Flat'. This walk passes a parking area on the left, and toilets on the right. The road then comes to a signposted intersection, on the right.

(4km) Int. Opposite Bakers Flat → Baker's Cottage

120 m

3 mins

10m

-1m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs tending right, up the hill. The walk passes a sign about native grasses before continuing right, to Baker's Cottage. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Baker's Cottage

Baker's Cottage was built in 1865 as the residence of William Baker and his family. The cottage once stood in the middle of a well-kept garden and orchard. The cottage itself was once larger, with more rooms and a verandah surrounding it. The residence changed hands only twice, and was then appropriated by the Minister of Lands in 1938.

(4km) Int. Opposite Bakers Flat → Schwartz Homestead

370 m

7 mins

-9m Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sealed road, with the water below to the left, for a short time to a right-hand bend. The road comes around to the entrance of the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Depot, on the right, with the Schwartz Homestead a short distance up the hill.

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. More info.

(5km) Schwartz Homestead → Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area

260 m

5 mins

-4m Very easy

Continue straight: From the depot, this walk continues up the sealed road, with the water below, to the left. The walk continues to a cul-de-sac at the end of the sealed road, where a picnic area is marked '33 Thistlewaytes' picnic area.

(5km) Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area → Bottom of Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk

1.1 km

23 mins

51m

-49m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the cul-de-sac at the northern end of the Thistlethwaytes picnic area, this walk leads up the hill, away from the picnic area and river flats. The walk climbs up the hill steeply to tend right. The track contours for a short time to come to the signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the upper arrow on the historic walk sign post[6], gently uphill along the wide trail. The trail leads through the casuarina forest[7] for about 30m then passes the 'Scribbly Gum' information sign[8]. The trail then bends left and leads downhill, narrowing significantly[9]. Here the track heads down a series of timber steps[10] to pass a 'Sydney Red Gum' information sign[11]. The track then crosses the ferny gully and passes the 'Sandstone Gully Community'[12] and then the 'Sydney Peppermint'[13] information signs. From here, the track leads across another gully[14] then up and along the side of a steep hill (with an unfenced cliff to your left[15]) for about 70m, coming to a rock platform with a 'Blackbutts' information sign[16]. Here the walk leads down the staircase[17] and stone path for a short time and crosses the 'weedy'[18][19] creek on a short timber boardwalk[20]. The now flat track leads for another 50m to a signposted intersection (with some steps on your right), where a 'Visitor Centre Loop' sign[21] points back along the track.

(6km) Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk → Sandstone caves

1.6 km

32 mins

62m

-49m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Blue Hole' sign[22] across the flat timber boardwalk bridge[23], keeping the river to your left. After about 60m, the track passes a small sandstone overhang[24] then crosses a section of timber boardwalk[25], heading over the rock[26] to a small beach beside the Lane Cove River[27]. The track then continues along the river bank[28] for about 120m to then turn right up a side gully, crossing the creek on a timber footbridge[29]. The track then leads up a short but steep set of timber steps[30], where the track flattens out to come to a signposted intersection. Here the walk continues straight, following the 'Blue Hole' sign[31] over the small rise then back down to the bank of the river[32]. The rocky track follows the bank for about 250m, where the track climbs the hill[33] for a short time to follow the side of the hill around through the eucalypt and grass tree forest[34]. After about 230m, the track passes along the top of an unfenced cliff[35] (to your left). The track continues for just shy of 400m, passing a series of rock walls[36][37]. At the end of the clearest (and longest) rock wall[38], the track turns sharply right[39][40] and comes to the top of this rock wall. From here, the walk turns left to lead over a rise, then crosses a small flat timber bridge[41]. The rocky track then continues to climb for 100m to come to an unfenced rock platform[42]. Turning right here, this walk climbs up[43] a little further to pass through a sandstone overhang[44], coming immediately to a second overhang which provides a bit more shelter[45].

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[46].

(8km) Sandstone caves → Int. Great North Walk and Blue Hole Trk

660 m

16 mins

34m

-44m Hard track

Continue straight: From the cave[47], this walk follows the track along the side of the hill, keeping the valley down to your left. The track soon follows along the base of long sandstone wall[48] (on your right) for about 130m and passes around the right-hand side of a large cube boulder[49] (know as 'The Block'). The track leads across a mossy and rocky gully[51] then uphill to pass through a long tunnel-like sandstone overhang[52][53], and along the base of another long sandstone wall[54]. At the end of this wall, the track leads up some rocky steps[55] and then leads gently through the open forest[56] for about 50m before passing under some power lines[57]. The track soon leads up some steps[58], coming to a signposted T-intersection with a management trail[59], where a GNW arrow points back along the track[60].
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Great North Walk - Deburghs Bridge' sign[61] downhill along the wide management trail. The trail soon bends right and follows the power lines[62] down, stepping over a partially buried, green metal pipeline[63] (sometimes hissing[64]). After this, the trail follows a GNW arrow[65] left as the trail significantly narrows and leads down a series of timbers steps[66] then across the rocky Blackbutt Creek[67][68]. Here, the walk follows the GNW arrow up onto the rock platform[69], where the track turns left then leads along the flat to a T-intersection with a GNW arrow post[70], and a set of steps[71] (up to your right AND down to your left).

(8km) Int. Great North Walk and Blue Hole Trk → Blue Hole

30 m

0m Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads straight down the timber steps[72]. Partway down the hill, metal steps[73] lead between a couple of rocks, where the track then comes to a sandy beach[74] and water hole, 'Blue Hole' on the Lane Cover River, in view of Deburghs Bridge[75]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Blue Hole

Blue Hole[76] is found in the Lane Cove River, downstream of De Burghs Bridge[77]. Within Lane Cove National Park this small pleasent waterhole has a flat rock and small sandy beach[78] 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.

(8km) Int. Great North Walk and Blue Hole Trk → Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave fire trail

1.5 km

31 mins

57m

-44m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the GNW arrow post up the timber steps[79]. The track then leads up some stone steps[80] and comes to a three-way intersection, where a sign points back to 'Lane Cove River Weir via Great North Walk'[81].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Thornleigh via Great North Walk' sign[82] down a couple of steps[83] and along the track towards Deburghs Bridge, keeping the valley to your left. After about 50m, the track leads under the large concrete Deburghs Bridge[84], with some graffiti[85]. On the other side of the bridge, the track bends right to head up over some rocks, following two sections of hand railing[86][87]. From the end of these handrails, the track leads gently up among the grass trees[88] for about 400m (and a weedy section of track) to come to a clear T-intersection[89] with a management trail, where a 'Great North Walk' sign[90] points back down the track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'The Great North Walk' sign[91] north, gently downhill along the management trail. After about 80m, this trail crosses a concrete bridge[92] over Rudder Creek (beside a concrete sewerage pipe[93]). From here, the trail leads uphill for just shy of 200m to come to an intersection with the GNW track (on your left), where a 'Lane Cove Weir' sign[94] points back down along the trail.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Thornleigh Oval' sign[95] west, gently down the track, away from the management trail. The track almost immediately passes the large metal pipe (crossing the Lane Cove River[96]) then winds down the rocky track[97] for about 200m, through open eucalypt forest[98] with some limited views left over the valley, to come to a weedy section of track marked with a concrete sewerage access point[99]. Here the track mostly flattens out and leads along the side of the hill for about 400m to head down a few steps and cross Quarry Creek[100]. The walk then heads up some steps and follows the track for another 30m to come to a T-intersection[101] with the Gloucester Ave fire trail, marked with a GNW and NPWS arrow post[102].

(10km) Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave fire trail (east) → Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave service trail (sth)

30 m

1 mins

-1m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the GNW arrow post[103] gently uphill along the management trail, away from the gate whilst keeping the power line poles on your left. After about 30m (just past the second power pole), this trail leads to an intersection with a track (on the left), marked with another set of NPWS & GNW arrow posts[104] (just under the high tension power lines[105]).

(10km) Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave service trail (sth) → Int of the Great North Walk and the West Pymble service trail link track

1.3 km

29 mins

51m

-47m Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[106] south, downhill along the track and under the high tension power lines[107]. The track winds gently downhill for almost 150m until, just after passing close to the the high tension power line tower[108], this walk comes to a locked green shed[109] opposite a fenced-off pipe bridge[110] (down in the valley to your left).
Continue straight: From the green shed, this walk follows the track[111] along the side of the hill, keeping the valley to your left (running parallel with the high tension power lines, up to your right). After about 150m, this walk comes to an intersection with a faint track on your right (that leads a short distance to a management trail), marked with a GNW arrow post[112].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post along the mostly flat track, through the dense forest, and almost immediately passes a concrete sewerage access point[113]. After about 70m, this walk heads down a few timbers steps to cross a small gully[114], where the track continues for another 100m (passing close to a few houses[115]), then crosses two flat timber bridges[116] over Congham Creek. Here the walk veers left up onto the rock platform[117] and follows the track gently uphill for another 80m to come to a three-way intersection, marked with a GNW arrow post[118] (and a sign pointing left to 'Marsfield'[119]).
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the GNW arrow post[120] north, uphill for about 30m to come to a faint intersection with a track (on your right) marked with a GNW arrow post[121].
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[122] gently uphill along the side of the hill (keeping the valley to your left) for about 100m to come to a small clearing and three way intersection, marked with yet another GNW arrow post[123] and a pile of rocks[124] (on your left).
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[125] up the short rocky hill[126] and away from the high tension power lines[127]. The track (rocky early on[128]) leads along the side of the hill among some grass trees[129] for about 300m before passing under the power lines again. Here the track continues for another 300m along the side of the valley to come to a clear intersection with intersection with a wide management trail[130].

(11km) Int of the GNW and the West Pymble service trail link track → Int of the GNW and the Avondale creek service trail

210 m

4 mins

-7m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[131] downhill along the management trail. The trail leads down for about 70m to cross a small gully[132] then runs closely beside the Lane Cove River[133] (on your left) for another 120m to come to an intersection marked with a GNW arrow post and a 'Lane Cove Valley' aluminum sign and map[134].

(11km) Int of the GNW and the Avondale creek service trail → Int of the GNW and the South Turramurra High School trail

490 m

13 mins

46m

-12m Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post, directly away from the face of the 'Lane Cove Valley' aluminum sign and map[135], down the track and timber steps[136] to a sandy beach on the Lane Cove River[137]. Here the walk turns right to cross the weir and bridge[138] over Avondale Creek, (this may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain) then climb gently uphill for about 120m to come to a faint intersection with a faint track (on your left - this faint track leads down to another old weir).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill following the main track, whilst keeping the valley to your left for about 30m to come to a clear Y-intersection marked with a GNW arrow post[139].
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[140] along the track, keeping the Lane Cove River a short distance to your left[141]. After about 80m, the track steps up to and crosses a short section to timber boardwalk/bridge[142]. Here the walk climbs up the rocky hill following a series of concrete access points[143] and timber steps[144] for about 230m to come to a T-intersection with a management trail, marked with a GNW arrow post[145].

(12km) Int of the GNW and the Turramurra High School service trail → Browns Waterhole int

1.1 km

23 mins

25m

-52m Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[146] gently downhill along the management trail for about 40m to come to an intersection with a short trail (on the right, which leads to the gate[147] at the end of Koombalah Ave).
Continue straight: From the intersection just below the Koombalah Ave gate, this walk follows the management trail gently downhill, whilst keeping the valley to your left. The trail initially leads over a rock platform, then about 50m later, leads down a steep hill[148]. The trail then heads gently down for about 400m before a short steep hill[149] leads down to a metal high tension power line tower[150]. Here the trail bends right and leads down and along the side of the hill for another 200m to pass another high tension power line tower[151] and head behind a few houses. Just behind the second house, this walk comes to ephemeral creek on a rock platform[152].
Continue straight: From here, this walk crosses the ephemeral creek[153] (keeping the houses up to your right) and continues along the trail for about 30m to come to a T-intersection with a wide, shared, concrete path, marked with several signposts[154].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post downhill[155] along the wide, shared, concrete path. After about 50m, this path leads under some high tension power lines[156] then bends right[157]. About 50m after passing under the power lines, this path leads to an intersection with a track[158] (on your left, that leads to an informal unfenced lookout), just before a GNW arrow post[159].
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads fairly steeply downhill along the concrete path. The path passes a few signs[160] over about 100m, then comes to an intersection with a track (on your left), marked with a timber barricade and a GNW arrow post[161].
Veer right: From the intersection, this follows the concrete path downhill for just shy of 50m to come to a intersection with a dirt management trail[162]. This intersection is beside the Lane Cove River crossing[163] (on your left) and is marked with a 'The Great North Walk' sign here[164].

(13km) Browns Waterhole int → Browns Waterhole

90 m

2 mins

-1m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk crosses the the causeway of Browns Waterhole. (Caution is needed during and after rain, may become impassable) From here the track continues up the hill on the other side until reaching a small picnic area signposted as 'Browns Waterhole'.

Browns Waterhole

Browns Waterhole is a wide, shallow section of the Lane Cove River, downstream of a concrete weir[165]. 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[166] and small clearing with a view over this section of the river.

(13km) Browns Waterhole → Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail

40 m

1 mins

0m Very easy

Continue straight: From Browns Waterhole, at the picnic tables, this walk follows the concrete management trail away from the river, up the gentle hill until reaching the large green 'Terrys Creek Walking Track' sign.

(13km) Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail → Int of Eastwood station and waterfall loop tracks

2.9 km

55 mins

70m

-51m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection the track follows the Terrys creek walking track sign through the dense bush and along a metal walkway the winds along for a little while, joining back onto a bushtrack and following it up some wooden steps and all the way along to the signposted intersection of a bushtrack heading down across the creek.
Continue straight: From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack south through the bush winding up some steps and crossing underneath the M2 moter way and back down and around to the signposted intersection of the Crimea road and Epping road tracks.
Turn right: From the intersection the tack follows the Epping road arrow down across the creek and up the other side to the signposted intersection of the Eastwood Station track at the number 18 plaque
Turn right: From the intersection the track follows the Eastwood Station arrow through the bush winding all the way along to a rock platform where you can see the M2 motorway and continues along the track, all the way through until it comes to the signposted intersection of the signposted intersection of the Eastwood Station track
Continue straight: From the intersection the track heads west through the bush winding down a gentle hill and around a sewage access point, coming back up the other side to the signposted intersection of the Eastwood Station track.
Turn left: From the intersection the track heads south, up the short hill and through the bush passing 2 sewage access points as it winds along the left hand side of the creek, all the way to the intersection of the Eastwood Station track, a short distance after passing the 3rd sewage access point.
Continue straight: From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack south alongside the creek, passing a sewage access point and continuing up a short hill to the intersection of the unnamed bushtrack.
Veer left: From the intersection the track heads south west along the bushtrack winding up and down along the left side of the creek until it crosses a small wooden bridge and continues through the bush, all the way to the intersection of the unnamed bushtrack.
Continue straight: From the intersection the track follows the Eastwood Station arrow along the creek and through the bush past signpost 15, and a sewage access point. continuing up a short hill to the intersection of the Epping road track.
Continue straight: From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack down the gentle hill, winding around and under the Epping road bridge and across the rocks until it comes to the intersection of the Pembroke road path and the Eastwood Station track at the base of the wooden steps.
Veer left: From the intersection the track heads up the steps to the top, at the intersection of the Rest area track.
Turn right: From the intersection the track follows the Eastwood Station sign south along the bushtrack winding past a sewage access point and the number 12 signpost, coming down and along the creek, all the way to the intersection of the Eastwood station tracks.
Continue straight: From the intersection the track heads south along the bushtrack climbing up a small hill and down across a thin wooden creek bridge, passing a sewage access point as the track continues along the creek for a short while until it turns up and away from the creek, winding up a rocky hill and along the side of the valley for a short while, coming back down towards the creek, passing the number 11 signpost and crossing the creek again. From the creek crossing the track continues up and along the gentle hill winding through the bush until it comes to the signposted intersection of Eastwood station and Pembroke park tracks.
Turn right: From the intersection the track follows the Dence Park sign down across the creek (for safety reasons you should avoid the crossing after recent rainfall) and up the other side to the intersection of the Eastwood station and Dence Park tracks.
Turn left : From the intersection the track follows the Eastwood station arrow south through the bush winding along side the creek and through a thick patch of bamboo. Staying close to the creek, the track continues upstream until it comes to the unsignposted intersection of the Eastwood station and waterfall tracks.
Turn right: From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack heading up the hill through dense ferns and along the side of the valley for a short distance to the intersection of the waterfall loop track.

(16km) Int of Eastwood station and waterfall loop tracks → Terrys Creek Waterfall

30 m

1 mins

-3m Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack heading down towards the creek, winding around and down some rock steps to the intersection of the Terrys creek waterfall. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Terrys Creek Waterfall

This is a small waterfall on Terrys Creek, and makes a good spot to break from the walk.

(16km) Int of Eastwood station and waterfall loop tracks → Forrester Park

690 m

13 mins

17m

-15m Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack heading up a short rocky hill and through some grass trees, coming down the other side and around beside a short rock wall to the top of the Terrys creek waterfall.
Continue straight: From the top of the falls the track follows the creek up stream along the bushtrack winding through the fairly open bush for a while until it heads up some wooden steps onto a platform and continues along all the way through thicker bush, crossing the bridged Terrys creek and continuing all the way along to the back of Forrester park.

(17km) Forrester Park → Eastwood Railway Station

1.3 km

23 mins

28m

-20m Easy track

Veer left: From Forrester Park, this walk heads south-east along Davis Avenue for about 30m to the right-hand bend in the road. From here, the walk crosses Terry's Creek on a bridge and then turns right onto Vimiera Road. At the end of Vimiera Rd, the walk turns right onto Balaclava Rd, then immediately left onto Blaxland Road. The walk passes May St and Ethel Lane, and turns right into Ethel Street, following this road to the end where it comes to Eastwood Railway Station.

Maps for the Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station walk

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Cross sectional view of the Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station

Altitude analysis for Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	18.1 km
		Time	6 hrs 45 mins
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Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 7km has short steep hills. Whilst another 3.6km is flat with no steps and the remaining 55m is very steep.

Quality of track

10km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 6km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 1.7km follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 960m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 9km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 13km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 5km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 17km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 700m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 9km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station walk.

Browns Waterhole Track

1.3 km One way, 30 mins

This is a short walk down into the Lane Cove Valley, crossing the Lane Cove River, and out the other side. The entire track is concrete, making it a favourite trail for bike riders taking the short cut from Turramurra to Maquarie University. There are picnic tables at Browns Water Hole.

Total climbing: 49m

Moderate track

Baker's Cottage

1.5 km Return, 45 mins

The Baker's Cottage Heritage Track is a quick and interesting walk. The track itself is mainly drivable road, and turns to bush track before going up the hill to the cottage itself. At 140 years of age, Baker's Cottage is the oldest unmodified structure, still standing, in the Ku-ring-gai area. All

Total climbing: 56m

Moderate track

Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk

2.6 km One way, 1 Hr

The Heritage Walk visits many of the historically significant buildings within the Lane Cove National Park. The walk follows the Lane Cove River from Fiddens Wharf and finishes at the Weir Precinct on Fullers Rd. The buildings are surprisingly intact, considering their age and history. A great walk

Total climbing: 89m

Moderate track

Ferndale Park Loop

3.3 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

This is a short loop which escapes the city of Chatswood and drops down into the undeveloped valleys. The track is quiet and cool in the shade which the thick canopy provides. A great short walk or run during the lunch hour.

Total climbing: 88m

Moderate track

Epping to Eastwood Station (via Terrys Creek)

4.1 km One way, 1 hr 30 mins

This walk, via Terry's Creek, is the most direct bush route between the two stations. Terry's Creek waterfall features as a wonderful spot to unwind and enjoy the bush. The walk up to Eastwood Station visits the open grassy Forrester Park, another nice place to take a break along this walk.

Total climbing: 71m

Moderate track

Fiddens Wharf walking track

4.3 km Circuit, 1 hr 27 mins

This walk explores some of the hills and river banks of the Lane Cove National Park. Leaving the weir precinct on Max Allen Drive, the walk follows the Great North Walk over the hill and down to Fiddens Wharf (just near the oval). The return journey, past Schwartz Homestead, provides a great chance

Total climbing: 159m

Moderate track

Kissing Pt Rd to De Burghs Bridge

4.4 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

Following a section of the Great North Walk, this popular walk is well signposted and maintained. There are good views of the Lane Cove River as the track passes along the side of the ridge to the north. In several sections the track goes down to smaller creeks (some of which are polluted). Watch th

Total climbing: 155m

Hard track

Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge

5.1 km One way, 2 hrs

A well maintained and signposted track that follows the Lane Cove River, along a section of the Great North Walk. The section of bush track just west of De Burghs Bridge has great views of the river. Brown's Waterhole is a good spot to break, although early in the walk. Watch out for cyclists in th

Total climbing: 178m

Hard track

Fairylands Loop Track

5.3 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

This walk loops around a section of the Lane Cove River. Starting at Fullers Bridge, the walk follows the Great North walk through the historic site of Fairylands to Epping road before crossing the Lane Cove river and heading up the other bank of the river, passing through a variety of environments

Total climbing: 175m

Hard track

Chatswood Station to Mowbray Park

5.4 km One way, 2 hrs

This walk leads down through the valleys beneath the houses, high on the ridge tops, to reaching the banks of the Lane Cove River at the Chatswood Golf Course. The walk then follows the scenic river, using boardwalks at times. The walk sees another side of Chatswood, with many natural treasures hidd

Total climbing: 137m

Hard track

Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage

5.9 km Return, 2 hrs 30 mins

From the Tourist Park, this walk heads down to the other side of the Lane Cove River, to Baker's Cottage. The walk passes the Lane Cove River Boat Shed and a play ground for the kids with plenty of open areas to run and play. Baker's Cottage, perched up a slight hill, is worth the short distance wit

Total climbing: 159m

Moderate track

De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

6 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

Following the Lane Cove River, this walk mostly follows a section of the Great North Walk and is well maintained and signposted. Things to lookout for include Fiddens Wharf which is a very pleasant spot to sit and watch the ducks. The walk passes by Lane Cove National Park Headquarters, so pop by an

Total climbing: 200m

Hard track

Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River

6 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

This walk takes you down into the v-shaped valleys that run between the houses of Roseville and Chatswood. The walk stays predominantly in the valleys, with many sections on road or footpath. This walk has a surprising amount of bushland which is very close to civilisation. The walk also passes the

Total climbing: 185m

Hard track

Thornleigh to Marsfield

6.1 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

Following the Great North Walk, and the upper reaches of the Lane Cove River South, this walk explores dense bushland surrounding the river. You will experience a variety of trails along this walk, from steep bush tracks to wide biketrails. The common feature, however, is how well managed these trai

Total climbing: 106m

Hard track

Rail to River Walk

7.5 km Circuit, 3 hrs

This walk is a great one from Chatswood Station to the Lane Cove River National Park. The walk descends through the vegetated bushland which fills the valleys of the Lane Cove River. There are two places to buy a bite to eat, the Chatswood Golf Club and the Lane Cove River Steak and Seafood Restaura

Total climbing: 222m

Hard track

Epping to Pennant Hills Station (via Lane Cove River)

8.4 km One way, 3 hrs 15 mins

This walk, from Epping to Pennant Hills Station, is a great way to see the upper Lane Cove River Valley. The walk does pass near major roads, but there are times along the track, near Browns Water Hole and along the Lane Cove River, where you forget how close you are to the city. Allow time to enjo

Total climbing: 249m

Hard track

Epping Station Lane Cove River Loop

8.4 km Circuit, 3 hrs

A great way to explore the Lane Cove Valley from Epping Station, this walk loops around North Epping, returning to the station. There are many sights to be seen along this walk, with Whale Rock and Brown's Waterhole being a couple of highlights. The walk explores Devlins Creek, upper Lane Cove River

Total climbing: 168m

Moderate track

Roseville to Macquarie Park

8.9 km One way, 3 hrs 30 mins

This walk starts at Roseville station and explores the streets and alleyways of Roseville before joining the main spine of the Great North Walk at Fullers Bridge. Here you head deeper into the bush to explore the eastern bank on the Lane Cove River. There is a great diversity of mostly dry forest a

Total climbing: 290m

Hard track

De Burgs Bridge to Thornleigh station

9.7 km One way, 3 hrs 45 mins

This walk follows a section of the Great North Walk, starting from De Burghs bridge. The walk winds north west, through the Lane Cove Valley, passing through Browns Waterhole and continuing alongside Lane Cove river as it zigzags along the valley floor. The walk then climbs up to the Thornleigh play

Total climbing: 363m

Hard track

Epping to Eastwood Station (via Lane Cove River)

10.2 km One way, 3 hrs 45 mins

Epping to Eastwood, via Lane Cove River, is the longer route through the bush between the stations. This walk visits Big Ducky Waterhole, Whale Rock, Browns Waterhole and the Lane Cove River. The water is a great feature of this walk as you explore the valleys between Epping and Eastwood Stations.

Total climbing: 189m

Moderate track

Eastwood to Thornleigh

10.3 km One way, 3 hrs 45 mins

This walk explores Terrys Creek and the Lane Cove National Park. From Eastwood station the track follows Terrys creek past a small waterfall, under the M2, past Browns Water hole and along the Lane Cove river before climbing up to Thornleigh Oval and the train station. There are picnic tables at B

Total climbing: 285m

Hard track

Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

10.7 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

The track connecting Gordon to Roseville Railway Station is a surising scenic walk through remnant bushland. The walk escapes the urban centres to wind through the valleys and along the Lane Cove River with its abundance of water dragons, ducks and other birds. The walk is a great way to do a statio

Total climbing: 345m

Hard track

Rail to River and Stringybark Creek Reserve Walk

11.2 km Circuit, 4 hrs

This walk begins in the busy city of Chatswood and soon enters the nearby bushland around the Lane Cove River. The walk uses the v-shaped valleys to escape from the houses. Due to pollution and rubbish in stormwater run-off there are some less then pleasant pockets, however, this walk does explore s

Total climbing: 302m

Hard track

Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

11.6 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Starting from the Macquarie Park train station, you wander down Lane Cove Rd and over De Burghs Bridge to join the main spine of the Great North Walk in the Lane Cove Valley. Here the walk heads under De Burghs bridge then explores the dry grass tree and eucalypt forest along the side of the ridge.

Total climbing: 413m

Hard track

Epping to Gordon Station

11.7 km One way, 4 hrs 15 mins

This walk, from Epping Station to Gordon Station, passes below the homes which sit on the hills high above the Lane Cove River. The walk mostly follows management trails which weave above and across the rivers and creeks which fill the valley. The walk then leaves Lane Cove River National Park and e

Total climbing: 365m

Hard track

Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

11.9 km Circuit, 5 hrs

This walk follows a large section of Lane Cove River. The walk follows the Riverside Walking track up the Lane Cove River to De Burghs Bridge. From the bridge the track winds back along the hillside on the other side of the river. The track then passes a few historic buildings, and the Visitor Centr

Total climbing: 381m

Hard track

Gordon to Chatswood Station

12.2 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

This walk is a great way to get into the bush without being far from civilisation. The walk wanders through untouched valleys and along the Lane Cove River, passing over many roads and footpaths to connect such unspoilt bush. The side trip to Baker's cottage is definitely worth the short stroll, wit

Total climbing: 381m

Hard track

Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

13.3 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

This walk goes from Gordon, to Roseville station, using the Riverside Walking Track. From DeBurghs Bridge, the walk follows the western bank of the Lane Cove River, passing many picnic areas and the Lane Cove River Boat Shed. The scenic walk along the Lane Cove River provides plenty of opportunities

Total climbing: 344m

Hard track

Chatswood to Epping Station

16.3 km One way, 6 hrs

This walk, from Chatswood to Epping, is a long but enjoyable walk along the Lane Cove valley. The walk mostly follows the Lane Cove River to Terry's Creek, then follows Terry's creek, under some major roads, to Epping. A great walk exploring bushland so close to the suburbs.

Total climbing: 533m

Hard track

Eastwood to Hornsby

20.6 km One way, 8 hrs

Initially following Terry's Creek, and then the Lane Cove River, this walk goes through some of the prettier sections of the Lane Cove National Park before climbing up to Thornleigh and continuing into the Berowra Valley Regional Park. Following Berowra Creek and the side of the valley, the surround

Total climbing: 810m

Hard track

Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp)

25.8 km One way, 2 Days

This overnight walk starts from Gordon train station and winds through bush filled valleys to Hornsby station. From Gordon station, the walk winds down past the Gordon golf course to the Great North Walk, then continues north through the Lane Cove Valley before staying overnight at the Baden Powell

Total climbing: 1024m

Hard track

Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park

33 km One way, 2 Days

This overnight walk starts from the Obelisk in Macquarie Park, Sydney, at the official start of the Great North Walk. The walk soon boards the ferry from Circular Quay to Woolwich, and follows the Great North Walk through the streets of Hunters Hill and into the Lane Cove National Park. After stayi

Total climbing: 1110m

Hard track

Circular Quay to Hornsby

44.4 km One way, 3 Days

This fun walk covers a large section of the Great North Walk, starting from the official start in Circular Quay. After a short ferry trip the walk follows the Lane Cove River through the Lane Cove National Park, to Thornleigh. Here, the walk enters Berowra Valley National Park, continuing along the

Total climbing: 1690m

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station walk.

Fairylands track

978 m Return, 30 mins

This short walks follows a section the Great North Walk along the Lane Cove River to an old picnic ground know as Fairylands Pleasure Grounds or "the Rest". The walk gives great views of the river and of some sandstone formations. Fairylands has mostly grown over now, but still has some bits of hi

Total climbing: 31m

Easy track

Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd

2.6 km One way, 1 Hr

For the most part, this walk follows a section of the Great North Walk through "Fairylands" and past a few waterfalls, then across Lane Cove River (via Epping rd) to Mowbray Park. Starting and ending on two busy roads, it is a pleasant surprise to visitors how nice the bushland can be. Allow some

Total climbing: 105m

Hard track

Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed

1.3 km Return, 1 Hr

This is a great way to explore the picnic areas and banks of the Lane Cove River. There are picnic areas and plenty of seats to enjoy along the way. On the weekend you can hire a boat and go for a paddle before heading back to the start. You could spend a whole day enjoying the river, bus and parkla

Total climbing: 17m

Moderate track

Riverside Walk

5.3 km One way, 2 hrs

This walk is a lovely stroll along one side of the Lane Cove River. The walk passes through many picnic areas, providing plenty of options for rests and food breaks (some having BBQ's). This walk is also good for taking a Frisbee or a ball along for the kids.

Total climbing: 114m

Hard track

Garadi Track

1.5 km Circuit, 1 Hr

This walk, also know as the Black Cockatoo track, starts from Mowbray Park and explores the area where the Camaraigal Clan of the Guringai Tribe once lived. The walk leads across the top of a small escarpment and winds down and back along the Lane Cove river bank. The change in vegetation is quite

Total climbing: 66m

Moderate track

Little Digger Track

2.2 km One way, 1 Hr

This walk follows Moores Creek through several reserves in east Roseville and East Lindfield. The track is named after Australia's 7th Prime Minster, who once lived in the area. The walk explores the ferns and sandstone overhangs of the area, and there are several small waterfalls on Moore creek, w

Total climbing: 93m

Moderate track

North Ryde Fairyland circuit

6.9 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

Starting at North Ryde train station this walk explores a stretch of the Lane Cove River, visiting the historic Fairlylands Pleasure Grounds along the way. The walk starts by wandering through the Riverside Corporate Park and soon comes alongside the Lane Cove River to join the Great North Walk. Her

Total climbing: 191m

Hard track

Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed

3.4 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

This walk, from the Lane Cove Tourist Park to the Lane Cove River Boat Shed, meanders along the placid Lane Cove River, passing many picnic areas along the way. The Boat Shed itself is surrounded by a large picnic area with plenty of space for the kids to run around and play. You can even hire a bo

Total climbing: 98m

Moderate track

Two Creeks Track

6.1 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

A popular walk that explores Gordon, Middle Harbour and Moores Creeks. This walk crosses a section of Garigal National park and a few reserves managed by Ku-ring-gai Council, you will see some great water views, sandstone caves and heritage sandstone works. The track is well signposted. The optiona

Total climbing: 237m

Moderate track

Lindfield Park and Little Digger Track Loop

6.7 km Circuit, 2 hrs 45 mins

This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the National Park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in E

Total climbing: 287m

Moderate track

Little Digger Track to Davidson Reserve and Lyrebird Circuit

11.5 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Exploring both the eastern and western sides of Middle Harbour Creek, this walk follows the Little Digger and Two Creeks Tracks down to the Roseville Bridge, and into Davidson Reserve. This is a fantastic spot to take a break before following the waterline along the Lyrebird Track for a while and lo

Total climbing: 470m

Hard track

North Arm Walking Track

3.1 km One way, 2 hrs

Following the edge of Middle Harbour, this walk has excellent views and Special spots, including the views from the end of North Arm Rd and the trail near the Mannerim Rd Turnoff. The change in the track from bush track to mangroves and mudflats south of the Pump Station gives a good feel of the d

Total climbing: 145m

Moderate track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station walk starts at the Chatswood Station (gps: -33.797073, 151.18037)

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The Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station ends at the Eastwood Railway Station (gps: -33.790145, 151.08226)

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Park Information

Lane Cove National Park

This small but picturesque city park is a haven of peaceful bushland along the winding Lane Cove River. Home to the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter and 27 km of the Great North Walk, you can also hire a boat, take a stroll or enjoy a picnic by the weir.

Bradley Reserve

Bradley Reserve is a large natural bushland area owned and managed by Ku-ring-gai council. The reserve extends from Lane Cove River to the end of Kissing Point Road north to George Christie playing fields. The reserve is home to the locally well know STEP track, and is cared for by the STEP inc, the "South Turramurra Environment Protection". The Great north walk also heads through this reserve, and is also home to Browns water hole.

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