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 for those wanting to see some culturally significant heritage buildings. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Fiddens Wharf Oval. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track down from Fiddens Wharf Oval. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track up to Fiddens Wharf Oval. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track down to Fiddens Wharf. | Photo by admin, 2008.following the Great North Walk. | Photo by admin, 2008.Fiddens Wharf area from above. | Photo by admin, 2008.Rosella. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track down to Fiddens Wharf. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track down to Thistlethwaite picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2008.Wattle. | Photo by admin, 2008.Regeneration area. | Photo by admin, 2008.Thistlewaite picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2008.Max Allen Dr to Schwartz Homestead. | Photo by admin, 2008.Schwartz Homestead. | Photo by admin, 2008.Int. of Baker's Track and Max Allen Dr. | Photo by admin, 2008.North side of Baker's Cottage. | Photo by admin, 2008.Rear slab and curtilages to cottage. | Photo by admin, 2008.Baker's Cottage. | Photo by admin, 2008.Baker's Cottage curtilages. | Photo by admin, 2008.Bakers Cottage. | Photo by admin, 2008.Down past Max Allen Dr to Jenkins Hill. | Photo by admin, 2008.Jenkins Hill Park. | Photo by admin, 2008.Jenkins Hill Park area above weir. | Photo by admin, 2008.Lane Cove Wier. | Photo by admin, 2008.NPWS Centre. | Photo by admin, 2008.Max Allen Drive. | Photo by admin, 2008.Great North Walk sign. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Getting started From the far south-west corner of Fiddens Wharf Oval, this walk follows the NPWS arrow through the gap in the fence and down the concrete steps. The timber steps then lead down to a T-intersection with a track beside the river, where a 'Fiddens Wharf' sign points back up the stairs.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Then head down the 18 concrete steps (about 7 m long)
After another 7 m head down the 7 earthen steps (about 3 m long)
After another 4 m turn left, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
Then head up the 26 steps (about 20 m long)
After another 55 m head up the 7 stone steps (about 3 m long)
Then cross the bridge
After another 200 m cross the ford.
After another 130 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
After another 315 m continue straight.
After another 225 m come to the viewpoint (9 m on your right).
After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road.
After another 70 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
There is a shelter (about 5 m back from the start).
After another 80 m (at the intersection of Max Allen Road & Lane Cove Depot Road) continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road.
After another 40 m find the "Schwartz Homestead" (20 m on your left).
Schwartz Homestead
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.
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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.
Veer left, to head along Max Allen Road.
After another 55 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
After another 255 m turn sharp left.
After another 125 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road.
After another 10 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
After another 7 m continue straight, to head along Max Allen Road.
After another 30 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
After another 280 m veer right.
After another 180 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
Continue straight.
After another 45 m continue straight.
After another 40 m turn right, to head along Max Allen Road.
After another 45 m find the "Picnic Table" (20 m on your right).
Picnic Table
Picnic Table
A timber slat picnic table. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.7m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). 4x2.7m slab.
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A timber slat picnic table. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.7m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). 4x2.7m slab.
Then find the "Parking Accessible" (on your right).
Parking Accessible
Parking Accessible
There are 8 car parking bays in the immediate area. Three are marked mobiilty parking bays at the southern edge. The mobility parking area is ashphalt, 2.4m wide and 6.3m deep.
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There are 8 car parking bays in the immediate area. Three are marked mobiilty parking bays at the southern edge. The mobility parking area is ashphalt, 2.4m wide and 6.3m deep.
Then pass the car park (5 m on your right).
About 10 m past the end is "Picnic Table".
Picnic Table
Picnic Table
Two timber slat picnic tables. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 3.3m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). Room for a few chairs at end. 4x2.7m slab.
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Two timber slat picnic tables. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 3.3m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). Room for a few chairs at end. 4x2.7m slab.
About 15 m past the end is "BBQ".
BBQ
BBQ
Two free electric BBQs hotplates in sheltered picnic area. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 2.05m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 45/45cm.
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Two free electric BBQs hotplates in sheltered picnic area. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 2.05m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 45/45cm.
The end.
About 15 m past the end is "The Great North Walk".
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2.5 km
Time
1 h to 2 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Some facilities on route
Shelter: There is one 1.3 km from the start.
Toilet: There are 4 on route, on average they are 500 m apart with the largest gap of 1.2 km.
Bushwalk
1 h to 2 h
Shelter: There is one 1.3 km from the start.
Toilet: There are 4 on route, on average they are 500 m apart with the largest gap of 1.2 km.
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Then head down the 18 concrete steps (about 7 m long)
After another 4 m turn left, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
Then head up the 26 steps (about 20 m long)
After another 200 m cross the ford.
After another 225 m come to the viewpoint (9 m on your right).
After another 40 m find the "Schwartz Homestead" (20 m on your left).
After another 10 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
After another 45 m find the "Picnic Table" (20 m on your right).
Then find the "Parking Accessible" (on your right).
About 15 m past the end is "BBQ".
