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Lane Cove National Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service logoThe picturesque Lane Cove River winds through a peaceful bushland valley within easy reach of the city centre, extending from East Ryde to Wahroonga/Pennant Hills.

The river is the focus of most activities - take a stroll along the bank, or hire a row boat. Swimming is not advisable. There are dozens of picnic spots and you can stay overnight in cabins or powered/unpowered camping sites at the nearby award-winning Lane Cove River Tourist Park which is operated by the NPWS. The northern part of the park is good for bushwalking and bike riding on fire trails.

Riverside Drive: CLOSED 7 and 8 February 2010 due to water damage, Max Allen Drive is open from Lady Game Drive to Casuarina Point.

The RTA will be resurfacing Riverside Drive within the Lane Cove National Park commencing 18th January 2010. The works are between Delhi Road and Lane Cove Road and subject to weather conditions. The works will have an impact on the condition of the road and may prevent access at times.

All users are asked to please use the road with caution.

Sectors in this park (see map below): Riverside Drive |

Where is it?


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What it offers

No visitor centresNo public transportNo wheelchair facilities
CampingCaravan sitesAccommodation
No lookoutsPicnics tablesNo kiosks
WalkingDogs and other domestic animals not permittedNo horse riding trails
Cycling trailsCar touringNo 4WD touring routes
CanoeingNo sailing or boatingFishing
No areas recommended for swimmingNo areas recommended for snorkelling/divingNo adventure recreation opportunities

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These maps give you a basic overview of features and facilities. They do not provide detailed information on topography and landscape, and may not be suitable for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.