Lane Cove National Park
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Lane Cove National Park is a small national park located within metropolitan Sydney. The park is
located about ten kilometres (6 mi) north-west of the Sydney CBD. The park consists of land near the banks of the Lane Cove River
, which rises
near Hornsby
and flows generally south-east into Port Jackson
.
The park includes areas of land which are part of Ku-Ring-Gai
, Ryde
, and Hornsby
local government areas with small areas of the park in Willoughby
, Lane Cove
and Hunter's Hill
local government area on the banks of the lower reaches of the river. The park is surrounded on all sides by developed suburban areas and it is nowhere more than a kilometre (3,280 ft) wide. Much of the park is of fairly rugged terrain on the slopes of the river valley and covered by dense bush. The characteristics of the bush vary depending upon soils and topography, historical logging and clearing and accessibility. Parts of the park are affected by weed infestations.
The central section of the park, between De Burghs Bridge on Ryde Road and Fullers Bridge
, was set aside as a park in the 1920s and developed with picnic areas interspersed in the bush along the banks of the river.
The majority of these picnic areas are located between the Fuller's Road bridge and the road that leads towards the Tourist Park.
North of this point the area becomes more rugged and there are no picnic areas until the Tunks Hill (previously known as Tunks Farm) area which is away from the river behind the garden nursery on Lane Cove Road.
A weir was constructed near Fullers Bridge which converted the middle section of the river from tidal salt-water to a fresh-water area with constant water level suitable for recreational use in rowing boats and canoes. This area was managed by a trust and was called Lane Cove River Park. In 1982, the NSW Government took over direct control of the park which was then called Lane Cove Regional Park. Various nearby areas of undeveloped government land near the river upstream and downstream from the central area of the park were added to the park. It became a National Park in 1992.
An area around Pennant Hills Park has also been added to the National Park.
A fish ladder has been constructed next to the weir to enable native bass to access the freshwater breeding grounds upstream of the weir.
Fishing is allowed in parts of the river but the area from just below the weir to around area 21 fishing is prohibited as this is the main breeding area.
The Lane Cove National Park is very popular with walkers, joggers and cyclists as the road through the park (Riverside Drive) is generally only lightly used by vehicles and the only alternative road, Delhi Road is a steep narrow road with high speed traffic.
The Lane Cove River Tourist Park
, operated by National Parks of NSW, is located within Lane Cove National Park.
located about ten kilometres (6 mi) north-west of the Sydney CBD. The park consists of land near the banks of the Lane Cove River
Lane Cove River
The Lane Cove River is a tributary of the Parramatta River, Sydney, Australia. Its lower reaches form an arm of Sydney Harbour.-Description:...
, which rises
near Hornsby
Hornsby, New South Wales
* Highest Maximum Temperature: 42 °C* Lowest Maximum Temperature: 4.9 °C* Warmest Month: January* Coolest Month: July* Highest Precipitation: February* Lowest Precipitation: July-Notable residents:...
and flows generally south-east into Port Jackson
Port Jackson
Port Jackson, containing Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney, Australia. It is known for its beauty, and in particular, as the location of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge...
.
The park includes areas of land which are part of Ku-Ring-Gai
Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai Council is a Local Government Area in the North Shore region of Sydney. It includes the suburbs of Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, St Ives, Turramurra, Warrawee, and parts of Roseville, and Wahroonga. The region is named after the Kuringgai tribe who once inhabited the area...
, Ryde
City of Ryde
The City of Ryde is a Local Government Area in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on the Lower North Shore and Greater Western Sydney over West Ryde and Eastwood District....
, and Hornsby
Hornsby, New South Wales
* Highest Maximum Temperature: 42 °C* Lowest Maximum Temperature: 4.9 °C* Warmest Month: January* Coolest Month: July* Highest Precipitation: February* Lowest Precipitation: July-Notable residents:...
local government areas with small areas of the park in Willoughby
City of Willoughby
The City of Willoughby is a Local Government Area on the North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 6 km north of the Sydney central business district....
, Lane Cove
Municipality of Lane Cove
The Municipality of Lane Cove is a Local Government Area located about 10km north-west of the central business district of Sydney, Australia, in the south-west corner of the North Shore. The Lane Cove River borders its south, with the eastern part of Hunter's Hill just across that river...
and Hunter's Hill
Municipality of Hunter's Hill
The Municipality of Hunter's Hill is a Local Government Area in the Northern Suburbs of Sydney, and is the smallest Local Government Area in New South Wales by area. The mayor of Hunters Hill is Susan Hoopman.- Demographics :According to the , there:...
local government area on the banks of the lower reaches of the river. The park is surrounded on all sides by developed suburban areas and it is nowhere more than a kilometre (3,280 ft) wide. Much of the park is of fairly rugged terrain on the slopes of the river valley and covered by dense bush. The characteristics of the bush vary depending upon soils and topography, historical logging and clearing and accessibility. Parts of the park are affected by weed infestations.
The central section of the park, between De Burghs Bridge on Ryde Road and Fullers Bridge
Fullers Bridge
Fullers Bridge crosses the Lane Cove River in suburban Sydney, Australia. The main road from Chatswood to North Ryde, crosses the bridge. It was built in 1918.The main entrance to Lane Cove National Park is located adjacent to Fullers Bridge...
, was set aside as a park in the 1920s and developed with picnic areas interspersed in the bush along the banks of the river.
The majority of these picnic areas are located between the Fuller's Road bridge and the road that leads towards the Tourist Park.
North of this point the area becomes more rugged and there are no picnic areas until the Tunks Hill (previously known as Tunks Farm) area which is away from the river behind the garden nursery on Lane Cove Road.
A weir was constructed near Fullers Bridge which converted the middle section of the river from tidal salt-water to a fresh-water area with constant water level suitable for recreational use in rowing boats and canoes. This area was managed by a trust and was called Lane Cove River Park. In 1982, the NSW Government took over direct control of the park which was then called Lane Cove Regional Park. Various nearby areas of undeveloped government land near the river upstream and downstream from the central area of the park were added to the park. It became a National Park in 1992.
An area around Pennant Hills Park has also been added to the National Park.
A fish ladder has been constructed next to the weir to enable native bass to access the freshwater breeding grounds upstream of the weir.
Fishing is allowed in parts of the river but the area from just below the weir to around area 21 fishing is prohibited as this is the main breeding area.
The Lane Cove National Park is very popular with walkers, joggers and cyclists as the road through the park (Riverside Drive) is generally only lightly used by vehicles and the only alternative road, Delhi Road is a steep narrow road with high speed traffic.
The Lane Cove River Tourist Park
Lane Cove River Tourist Park
Lane Cove River Tourist Park is a large caravan park & campground 10 kilometres North of the Sydney Harbour Bridge located in the Northern Suburbs of Sydney operated by National Parks and Wildlife Service ....
, operated by National Parks of NSW, is located within Lane Cove National Park.