Fairylands track
Download & Print Map and Notes30 mins
978 m Return
31 m
Easy track
(0km) Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track → River view
130 m
3 mins
6m
-5m
Easy track
From the opposite number 101 Quebec Rd, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[1], under the power lines and down the track[2] past the ‘Dogs Strictly Prohibited’[3] and ‘Lane Cove National Park – Fairlyland Track’[4] signs. The track soon leads over a short section of timber boardwalk[5] and along the track for a bit over 100m to an unfenced rock platform[6][7], with river views (on your left).
Lookout
This small, informal and unfenced viewpoint is atop a large natural rock platform, between Fairyland and River Ave. There are a few in the area, but this is the most distinct. From here, there are nice views down the Lane Cove River[8]. The area is unfenced and there is a significant drop off the side.
(0.13km) River view → Fairyland
360 m
7 mins
6m
-14m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the view point, this walk heads along the flat track[9] whilst keeping the river below to your left. After about 150m, this walk starts to lead down a set of timber steps[10], winding down then along short timber boardwalk[11] to come to a ‘Site of Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’ information sign[12]. The walk continues along the track through the ferns to an intersection beside a large palm tree[13], just past the ‘Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’ sign[14] where a short track on the left leads to a seat[15] beside Lane Cove River.
Fairyland
Once formally known as ‘Fairyland Pleasure Grounds’, and casually as ‘The Rest’, this site was similar to several others in Sydney. The land was purchased by Robert Swan in 1896 and encompassed about 17 acres in total[16]. Part of the land was cleared for a market garden, growing strawberries and melons. By the early 1900s, the market garden had closed and the area had become a popular picnic and play ground, for people arriving mostly by boat[17]. This was a very popular spot to visit for a special day out. Today, the buildings have (mostly) gone and the cleared area has grown back, but it still can offer a relaxing picnic and lunch spot by the river.
Maps for the Fairylands track walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Fairylands track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fairylands track
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.
Length | 978 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
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Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 490m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 490m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 490m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 490m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 490m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 490m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Fairylands track walk starts and ends at the Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track (gps: -33.799002, 151.15403)Your transport options to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/n
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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