Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

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Time 4 hrs 30 mins
One way 10.7 km One way
Climb 345 m
Grade 4 Hard track
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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 station to station walk, even if you have a car.
Entrance into the National Park Track along Blackbutt Creek Blackbutt Servicetrail Track beside house off Lady Game Dr Track near The Block Large tree next to track Track near river Thistlewaite picnic area Down past Max Allen Dr to Jenkins Hill Start of Blackbutt Servicetrail Track under sewer bridge at Fullers Park Track up to Valley View Close Track at Valley View Close Track above and between houses Stairs up to the Pacific Highway and shops

(0km) Gordon Station → Int. Blackbutt Creek Trk and Vale St

distance 980 m time 20 mins climb 6m descent -54m Easy track
From the top of the station, this walk heads towards the shops, down the stairs and to the road next to Gordon Station bus depot.
Continue straight: From Gordon Station bus depot, this walk heads up the hill of St Johns Ave to the Pacific Highway. The walk crosses to the other side at the pedestrian crossing. From here, this walk follows the shop fronts up the Pacific Highway, then turns left onto Moree St. This street is followed until the walk turns right onto Vale St. This walk continues along Vale St for a short time to the intersection with the bush track on the left of the street.

(1km) Int. Blackbutt Creek Trk and Vale St → Int. Lady Game Drive and Falls Creek Trk

distance 1.8 km time 33 mins climb 7m descent -54m Moderate track
Turn left : From the intersection next to house No. 31, this walk heads past a gate to follow a line of houses on the right. The track continues down a slight gradient for approximately 300m, turning left to come to the intersection, approximately 10m above a concrete sewerage inspection hole.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, passing a concrete sewerage inspection hole on the right. The trail continues along the creek line for another 20m, to the intersection which leads down to the creek on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the creek downstream for approximately 200m to the signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the left-hand arrow on the 'Blackbutt Creek Track' sign, down the hill. The track contours with the creek on the right, and the houses high on the left, for approximately 1km to then steeply descend to the intersection above the concreted water-crossing.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, across the concrete ford (creek), to then turn right and follow along side the creek. The trail tends left away from the creek, up to a white gate.

(3km) Int. Lady Game Drive and Falls Creek Trk → Allen Park

distance 1.2 km time 23 mins climb 49m descent -23m Easy track
Turn left : From the white metal gate, this walk heads up the hill along Lady Game Dr, crossing to the right side where safe. This walk then turns right on De Burgh Rd, then right again onto Beaumont Rd. At the end of Beaumont Rd, this walk turns left onto Blaxland Rd, then comes to an intersection at 'Allen Park' at the end of Blaxland Rd.

Allen Park

Allen Park
Allen Park is a very small grassed clearing at the end of Blaxland Rd. The park is not shaded and backs onto a house. The park is a thoroughfare to access the Great North Walk from Blaxland Rd.

(4km) Allen Park → Int. Great North Walk and Blaxland Rd Service Trail

distance 130 m time 4 mins climb 0m descent -20m Moderate track
Veer right: From the corner of Terrace and Blaxland Roads, this walk heads around the locked gate[1] and then straight across the grassy clearing of 'Allen Park'. The walk soon tends left at the 'Lane Cove National Park' sign[2] and follows a wide trail down through the bush for about 60m, coming to an intersection where a 'Terrace Rd' sign[3] points back up the hill.

(4km) Int. Great North Walk and Blaxland Rd Service Trail → Sandstone caves

distance 340 m time 10 mins climb 24m descent -34m Hard track
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post down the steps and along the narrower track[4], directly away from the face of the 'Great North Walk' sign. This track soon passes under some power lines[5] then continues through the open forest[6] for about 50m to head down some rocky steps[7]. From here, the walk follows the base of the rock wall[8] to head through a long tunnel-like sandstone overhang[9][10]. Here the track leads down to cross a mossy and rocky gully[11], then heads up around the left side of a large cube boulder[12] (know as 'The Block'). The walk then follows along the base of long sandstone wall[14] (on your left) for about 130m and then enters a sandstone overhang[15].

Sandstone caves

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[16].

(4km) Sandstone caves → Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk

distance 1.6 km time 32 mins climb 49m descent -62m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the cave, this walk follows the track through the second cave[17], keeping the valley to your right. Soon after the second cave, the track bends right and leads down to an unfenced rock platform[18]. Here the walk turns left and follows the rocky track down for 100m, then crosses a small flat timber bridge[19]. Just past the bridge, this walk turns right at the top of a smaller unfenced cliff and heads down the small gully, where the track then turns sharply left[20][21] to follow along the base of this cliff[22]. The track continues for just shy of 400m, passing a few more rock walls[23][24] (on your left), to then pass along the top of an unfenced cliff[25] (to your right). The track continues through the eucalypt and grass tree forest[26] and soon starts leading down the side of the hill, then follows the track along the bank of the Lane Cove River for about 250m. The track leaves the river and climbs a small rise to a signposted intersection. The walk continues straight, following the 'Visitors Centre' sign downhill, then soon goes down some steps[27] to cross the creek on a timber foot bridge[28]. The track turns right on the other side of the bridge and leads out of the lush gully to follow the bank of the Lane Cover River[29] again for about 120m, coming to rock platform and small beach on the bank of the river[30]. Here the walk heads over the rock and follows the short section of timber boardwalk[31], where the track then leads past a small sandstone overhang[32]. About 60m later, the track crosses over a flat timber boardwalk bridge[33] and comes to a signposted three-way intersection and a 'Blue Hole' sign[34] pointing back along the track.

(6km) Bottom of Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk → Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk

distance 800 m time 16 mins climb 44m descent -23m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the track follows the 'Visitors Centre Loop' arrow[35][36] along the track, keeping the river to your right. After about 50m, this walk heads over a short timber boardwalk[37] and crosses the 'weedy'[38][39] creek. The walk then heads up some steps and a staircase to the top of a rock platform, where there is a 'Blackbutts' information sign[40]. The track leads gently up along the side of hill for about 70m, passing an unfenced cliff to your right[41], where the track bends left to lead across a rock gully[42]. The track then leads past the 'Sydney Peppermint'[43] and 'Sandstone Gully Community'[44] information signs and across a ferny gully to find a 'Sydney Red Gum' information sign[45]. From here, the walk heads up a series of timber steps[46] to where the track suddenly widens into a mostly flat trail. This trail soon bends right and leads through the casuarina forest, past the 'Scribbly Gum' information sign[47] to an intersection (with a narrower track on your left), just before the 'Sandstone Hillslope Community' information sign[48][49].

(7km) Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk → Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr

distance 1.5 km time 31 mins climb 34m descent -58m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads around the hillside, with the river below on the right. The walk tends left as it contours around the hill. It then descends over speed bumps for approximately 50m to the car park of Thistlethwaytes picnic area.
Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk heads down the road, with the water to the right. The walk continues down the road for a short time, to the intersection with the entrance of the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Depot on the left, and the Schwartz Homestead a short distance up the hill.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road, with the water on the right. The walk tends left, continuing up the road to pass a brick building on the right, before coming to the signposted intersection, opposite Baker's Flat.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road towards the car park at '29 Bakers Flat'. The walk continues along the road to pass the clearing and tend right, up the hill, to an intersection with a bush track on the right.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the path for approximately 50m to pass a toilet block on the left of the track. The track continues to an intersection with a railed footpath.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the slight gradient, away from the toilet block to the large concreted area above the weir.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath to the road. Now Turn right to rejoin the main walk .

(7km) Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk → Southern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk

distance 430 m time 9 mins climb 28m descent -8m Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[50] along the narrower track, across a small ditch then up the timber steps[51]. The track meanders through the bush[52], passing a few rocky outcrops before heading up a longer series of timber stairs[53]. Just beyond the top of this climb, the track leads down a short section of steps[54] and comes to a T-intersection[55] with a sealed road, marked with a NPWS arrow post[56].

(7km) Southern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk → Northern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk

distance 30 m time climb 1m descent 0m Easy track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the NPWS arrow up along the road[57] for a short distance and comes to another signposted intersection with another track[58] (on your right), a short distance before the locked gate.

(7km) Northern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk → Int. Great North Walk and Bradfield Rd Access Trk

distance 110 m time 2 mins climb 1m descent -4m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow posts[59] down a couple of timber steps then along the narrow track. The track gently meanders through the open forest[60] for a short time until heading up some timber steps and coming to a T-intersection with a wide management trail.

(7km) Int. Great North Walk and Bradfield Rd Access Trk → Int. Great North Walk and Naamaroo Service Trail

distance 300 m time 8 mins climb 1m descent -31m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[61] downhill along the wide management trail (keeping the house up to your left). The trail soon follows the power line[62] down to an intersection where a 'Blue Hole - Fiddens Wharf' sign[63] points back up the hill.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Park Visitors Centre' sign[64] downhill, away from the houses. Just over 100m later, the wide trail bends left[65] and follows a cliff line to an intersection with a narrower track[66] (marked with a GNW arrow post) about 10m before a locked gate.

(8km) Int. Great North Walk and Naamaroo Service Trail → Int. Great North Walk near Naamaroo

distance 20 m time climb 0m descent -1m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[67] downhill along the narrow track and soon comes to an intersection with Max Allen Dr[68], beside a large 'Great North Walk' sign[69].

(8km) Int. Great North Walk near Naamaroo → Max Allen Drive Bridge

distance 220 m time 5 mins climb 0m descent -14m Easy track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road[70], past the staff parking[71], the road bends right and passes just below the National Parks office to come to an intersection[72] (with some steps on your right).
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads gently down along the road[73] to an intersection just before the bridge[74], marked with the 'Great North Walk' track head signs[75][76].

(8km) Max Allen Drive Bridge → Fullers Bridge Pedestrian Crossing

distance 300 m time 6 mins climb 6m descent -5m Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads across the bridge and passes the toll booth (on the left). The walk turns right along Lady Game Drive, then continues down the road to the intersection opposite Fullers Park and next to a footpath (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows Lady Game Drive towards the set of traffic lights, and soon reaches the intersection with Delhi Rd.

(8km) Fullers Bridge Pedestrian Crossing → Int. Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd

distance 10 m time climb 1m descent 0m Very easy
Turn left: From the corner, this walk crosses Lady Game Drive[77] at the traffic lights, heading away from Fullers Bridge [78].

(8km) Int. Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd → End of Fullers Park

distance 470 m time 9 mins climb 11m descent -6m Easy track
Turn left: From the intersection of Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd, this walk follows the grassy verge[79] beside Lady Game Drive, keeping the road (and river) on the left. After about 40m, this walk comes to a driveway[80] and locked gate marked with a 'Lane Cove National Park' sign[81]. Here the walk turns right, heading around the gate to follow the management trail (driveway) down the hill and into 'Fullers Park'[82]. The walk continues along the grassy trail[83] on the right-hand side of the park, passing the picnic shelter[84]. The trail continues for another 300m to pass under a concrete sewerage bridge[85] then comes to a grassy clearing at the end of this trail[86] (and start of a track ahead).

(9km) End of Fullers Park → Valley View Close

distance 590 m time 11 mins climb 27m descent -3m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the clearing, this walk heads east, away from the concrete sewerage bridge[87] along the track[88]. The track meanders through the trees, winding past some rocky ruins[89] for approximately 120m to come to a three-way intersection marked with a 'Blue Gum Creek Track' sign[90].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Valley View Close', down into the dense, moist forest to soon cross the bouldery and sandy[91] Blue Gum Creek. After crossing the creek, this walk continues up for about 80m through the dense vegetation[92] to then head up a set of stone steps[93]. About 50m from the top of these steps, this walk comes to an intersection (with a faint track[94] on your right) marked with a National Park arrow post[95].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the track directly away from face of the National Park arrow post[96], keeping the valley to your left[97]. After about 130m, this track leads past a large 'Lane Cove National Park' sign[98][99] and continues behind the houses for another 50m. Here, this walk turns right and heads up the footpath[100] (between the houses) to come to Valley View Close[101] (between No.12 and 14)[102].

(9km) Valley View Close → Longford St steps

distance 80 m time 3 mins climb 20m descent 0m Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk head up the pedestrian alley between houses No.11 and 15[103]. After about 50m, this walk heads up a couple of sets of steps[104] to come to Longford St[105].

(9km) Longford St Steps → Int. Shirley Rd and The Rifleway

distance 970 m time 19 mins climb 46m descent -3m Very easy
Turn right: From the the top of the stairs, this walk heads up Longford St[106], keeping the valley (and odd-numbered houses) on your right for about 100m to come to four-way intersection[107] with 'Shirley Rd'[108].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath uphill [109] beside 'Shirley Rd'[110]. After about 700m (veering left at 'Abingdon Rd'[111]), this walk crosses 'Alston Way'[112] (the second street on your left). Then about 150m after crossing Alston Way, this walk crosses Shirley St (just after it bends left) to come to an intersection with a pedestrian laneway [113] beside house No.20 (just in front of the power pole).

(10km) Int. Shirley Rd and The Rifleway → Roseville Train Station

distance 410 m time 9 mins climb 24m descent -15m Easy track
Veer right: From next to 20 Shirley St[114], this walk heads along the pedestrian alley[115] that leads downhill away from the road, between the houses. After about 80m, this footpath then leads over a 60m long bridge[116]. From here, the walk continues up the alley, then some steps[117], to find Larkin St[118].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses the road and heads up the steps[119] (between houses 21 & 23) to follow the pedestrian lane[120] for about 60m, where the path zigzags up some steps[121] to come to Larkin Lane[122].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads across the road and follows the power lines straight up the alley[123] between the shops. The path continues for about 60m to come to the Pacific Highway, where this walk turns right and follows the footpath[124] for about 40m and crosses the highway at traffic lights[125]. Here the walk continues straight up the footpath[126] to small a shop[127] on the bridge over Roseville Railway Station[128].

Maps for the Gordon to Roseville Railway Station walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

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Cross sectional view of the Gordon to Roseville Railway Station bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

Altitude analysis for Gordon to Roseville Railway 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.

Length10.7 km
Time4 hrs 30 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track		AS 2156.1GradientShort steep hills (3/6)
Quality of trackRough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
SignsDirectional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience RequiredSome bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
WeatherWeather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
InfrastructureLimited 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

4.6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3.2km is flat with no steps. The remaining (3km) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.8km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 340m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 4.4km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.9km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 11km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 4.4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Gordon to Roseville Railway Station walk.

Baker's Cottage

1.5 km Return, 45 mins

Baker's Cottage

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

Grade 3
  • Car

Moderate track

Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk

2.6 km One way, 1 Hr

Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk

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

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Fiddens Wharf walking track

4.3 km Circuit, 1 hr 27 mins

Fiddens Wharf walking track

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

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Fairylands Loop Track

5.3 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

Fairylands Loop Track

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

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Blackbutt Creek Return

5.5 km Return, 2 hrs

Blackbutt Creek Return

This walk is a popular track being close to roads, yet surrounded by nice tall trees. The walk heads down hill with tall eucalyptus surrounding the track and providing shade for most of the walk. Convenient access to the start of the walk from Gordon Railway station is another feature of this walk.

Total climbing: 121m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Moderate track

Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage

5.9 km Return, 2 hrs 30 mins

Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage

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

Grade 3
  • Car

Moderate track

De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

6 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

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

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River

6 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River

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

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Roseville to Macquarie Park

8.9 km One way, 3 hrs 30 mins

Roseville to Macquarie Park

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

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Epping to Gordon Station

11.7 km One way, 4 hrs 15 mins

Epping to Gordon Station

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

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

11.9 km Circuit, 5 hrs

Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

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

Grade 4
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  • Bus

Hard track

Gordon to Chatswood Station

12.2 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Gordon to Chatswood Station

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

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

13.3 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

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

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Chatswood to Epping Station

16.3 km One way, 6 hrs

Chatswood to Epping Station

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

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station

18.1 km One way, 6 hrs 45 mins

Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station

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

Total climbing: 554m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp)

25.8 km One way, 2 Days

Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp)

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

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park

33 km One way, 2 Days

Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park

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

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Ferry

Hard track

Circular Quay to Hornsby

44.4 km One way, 3 Days

Circular Quay to Hornsby

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

Grade 4
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  • Train
  • Ferry

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Gordon to Roseville Railway Station walk.

East Killara Track

6 km One way, 2 hrs 45 mins

East Killara Track

This walk starts and finishes at different points on Eastern Arterial Road. The walk follows a mixture of service trails and bush tracks through Garigal National Park, along Middle Harbour Creek, then heads back out to Eastern Arterial Road, on the other side of Killara.

Total climbing: 296m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Killara to St Ives via Rocky Creek

6.8 km One way, 3 hrs

Killara to St Ives via Rocky Creek

This pleasant walk starts at the bottom of Eastern Arterial Road (near the speed camera) and follows the service trails and bush tracks into Garigal National Park and down the side of the valley to Middle Harbour Creek. From here the track follows Middle Harbour Creek north to the pipe bridge, and a

Total climbing: 400m

Grade 5
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  • Bus

Experienced only

St Ives to Davidson Park via Casuarina Track

9 km One way, 4 hrs

St Ives to Davidson Park via Casuarina Track

This walk starts in St Ives and follows the Pipeline and Bungaroo tracks down to Middle Harbour Creek, crossing the creek at the stepping stones and continuing to Davidson Picnic area. Much of this walk follows Middle Harbour Creek, providing great water views and passing some interesting sandstone

Total climbing: 399m

Grade 4
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  • Bus

Hard track

The Pipeline Track

4.7 km Return, 2 hrs

The Pipeline Track

This walk explores the bush from St Ives, and follows the pipeline down the the banks of Middle Harbour. There are a few steep sections in the second half of the walk. This walk is an interesting way to get into the heart of Garigal National Park following the Founders track.

Total climbing: 206m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

The Pipeline Way

4.7 km One way, 2 hrs 15 mins

The Pipeline Way

This pleasant walk follows the pipeline, from Hunter Avenue in St Ives, to John Oxley Drive, Davidson. The walk follows the pipeline down into the valley and crosses Middle Harbour Creek (via a quick upstream detour to the Bungaroo Track crossing) before climbing out of the valley to John Oxley Driv

Total climbing: 213m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Sheldon Cascades walk

360 m Return, 15 mins

Sheldon Cascades walk

This short walk explores a set of cascades, finishing at the top of a small waterfall. From the road, the walk follows the creek to a bridge just near the waterfall. You will often see rosellas feeding in the clearing near the first bridge.

Total climbing: 4m

Grade 2
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Easy track

East Killara Bushtrack

2.6 km One way, 1 hr 15 mins

East Killara Bushtrack

This walk explores a section of Middle Harbour and Gordon Creek following a narrow bush track. The walk provides some great views across Middle Harbour Creek and the bushland of the area. This walk also gets close to the mangroves along Middle Harbour creek. With the right tide, these mangroves can

Total climbing: 133m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Bungaroo Track

3.6 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Bungaroo Track

This walk explores a section of bush between Hunter Ave, St Ives, and Middle Harbour Creek. The walk follows a reasonably well defined bush track, passing several rocky outcrops with views across the valley. The walk is named after Bungaroo, a spot of Middle Harbour creek which was described by th

Total climbing: 237m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Founders Way

3 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Founders Way

This return walk starts at the Founders Way track head, in St Ives, and follows the pipeline through the National Park. The walk heads down into the valley where it comes to the Middle Harbour Creek pipe bridge. There is a short, optional side trip along the Bungaroo Track to the stepping stones cr

Total climbing: 137m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Bungaroo and Founders Way Loop

3.5 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

Bungaroo and Founders Way Loop

This circuit walk starts at Founders Way and follows the Bungaroo bush track through the national park to Middle Harbour Creek. There is an optional side trip to the creek crossing before returning, via the pipe bridge and the Pipeline Track. Along the Bungaroo Track there are plenty of opportuniti

Total climbing: 190m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Browns Waterhole Track

1.3 km One way, 30 mins

Browns Waterhole Track

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

Grade 3
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  • Bus

Moderate track

Kissing Pt Rd to De Burghs Bridge

4.4 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

Kissing Pt Rd to De Burghs Bridge

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

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Gordon to Roseville Railway Station walk starts at the Gordon Station (gps: -33.756038, 151.15425)

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The Gordon to Roseville Railway Station ends at the Roseville Train Station (gps: -33.784534, 151.17783)

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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.

Blackbutt Reserve

Blackbutt Reserve is a large area of natural bushland owned and managed by Ku-ring-gai council. The park extends from Lady Game drive up to Vale St, west of Gordon Golf course. The park is supports a number of service trail and bush track allowing visitors to explore large areas of the park. The park is also home to vulnerable Large Forest Owls.

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