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. 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.
Track at end of Kissing Point Rd. | Photo by admin, 2007.Bradley Reserve sign. | Photo by admin, 2007.Between Kissing point Rd and Browns water hole. | Photo by admin, 2007.Browns Water hole causeway. | Photo by admin, 2008.Lane Cove River at Browns Water Hole. | Photo by admin, 2007.Browns Water Hole. | Photo by admin, 2007.Near Browns water hole picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2007.Surrounding bush- possible to see the other part of the biketrack below. | Photo by admin, 2007.Tunnel under M2. | Photo by admin, 2007.
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 end of Kissing Point Rd, the track heads down the asphalt management trail. The track heads down the hill passing several houses and comes to an intersection with a track going off to the left at the 'Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley' sign.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 100 m continue straight.
After another 50 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (9 m on your right).
Continue straight.
After another 165 m veer right.
After another 30 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (6 m on your left).
After another 15 m veer left.
After another 70 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (7 m on your right).
After another 6 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (9 m on your right).
Then cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
After another 45 m continue straight.
After another 20 m find the "Browns Waterhole" (15 m on your left).
Browns Waterhole
Browns Waterhole
Browns Waterhole is a wide, shallow section of the Lane Cove River, downstream of a concrete weir. 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 and small clearing with a view over this section of the river.
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Browns Waterhole is a wide, shallow section of the Lane Cove River, downstream of a concrete weir. 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 and small clearing with a view over this section of the river.
After another 8 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
After another 55 m veer left.
After another 80 m pass the picnic table (9 m on your left).
After another 120 m veer right.
After another 335 m pass the "Weerona Reserve" (270 m on your left).
Turn right.
After another 10 m head through the tunnel (about 45 m long)
After another 65 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Browns Waterhole Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
1.2 km
Time
30 min to 1 h
Quality of track
Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Bushwalk
30 min to 1 h
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After another 50 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (9 m on your right).
Then cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
After another 20 m find the "Browns Waterhole" (15 m on your left).
After another 80 m pass the picnic table (9 m on your left).
After another 335 m pass the "Weerona Reserve" (270 m on your left).
After another 10 m head through the tunnel (about 45 m long)
