Gordon to Roseville Railway Station
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4 hrs 30 mins
10.7 km One way
345 m
Hard track
(0km) Gordon Station → Int. Blackbutt Creek Trk and Vale St
980 m
20 mins
6m
-54m
Easy track
From the top of the station, this walk heads towards the shops, down the stairs and to the road next to Gordon Station bus depot.
Continue straight: From Gordon Station bus depot, this walk heads up the hill of St Johns Ave to the Pacific Highway. The walk crosses to the other side at the pedestrian crossing. From here, this walk follows the shop fronts up the Pacific Highway, then turns left onto Moree St. This street is followed until the walk turns right onto Vale St. This walk continues along Vale St for a short time to the intersection with the bush track on the left of the street.
Continue straight: From Gordon Station bus depot, this walk heads up the hill of St Johns Ave to the Pacific Highway. The walk crosses to the other side at the pedestrian crossing. From here, this walk follows the shop fronts up the Pacific Highway, then turns left onto Moree St. This street is followed until the walk turns right onto Vale St. This walk continues along Vale St for a short time to the intersection with the bush track on the left of the street.
(0.98km) Int. Blackbutt Creek Trk and Vale St → Int. Lady Game Drive and Falls Creek Trk
1.8 km
33 mins
7m
-54m
Moderate track
Turn left : From the intersection next to house No. 31, this walk heads past a gate to follow a line of houses on the right. The track continues down a slight gradient for approximately 300m, turning left to come to the intersection, approximately 10m above a concrete sewerage inspection hole.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, passing a concrete sewerage inspection hole on the right. The trail continues along the creek line for another 20m, to the intersection which leads down to the creek on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the creek downstream for approximately 200m to the signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the left-hand arrow on the ‘Blackbutt Creek Track’ sign, down the hill. The track contours with the creek on the right, and the houses high on the left, for approximately 1km to then steeply descend to the intersection above the concreted water-crossing.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, across the concrete ford (creek), to then turn right and follow along side the creek. The trail tends left away from the creek, up to a white gate.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, passing a concrete sewerage inspection hole on the right. The trail continues along the creek line for another 20m, to the intersection which leads down to the creek on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the creek downstream for approximately 200m to the signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the left-hand arrow on the ‘Blackbutt Creek Track’ sign, down the hill. The track contours with the creek on the right, and the houses high on the left, for approximately 1km to then steeply descend to the intersection above the concreted water-crossing.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, across the concrete ford (creek), to then turn right and follow along side the creek. The trail tends left away from the creek, up to a white gate.
(2.74km) Int. Lady Game Drive and Falls Creek Trk → Allen Park
1.2 km
23 mins
49m
-23m
Easy track
Turn left : From the white metal gate, this walk heads up the hill along Lady Game Dr, crossing to the right side where safe. This walk then turns right on De Burgh Rd, then right again onto Beaumont Rd. At the end of Beaumont Rd, this walk turns left onto Blaxland Rd, then comes to an intersection at ‘Allen Park’ at the end of Blaxland Rd.
Allen Park
Allen Park is a very small grassed clearing at the end of Blaxland Rd. The park is not shaded and backs onto a house. The park is a thoroughfare to access the Great North Walk from Blaxland Rd.
(3.95km) Allen Park → Int. Great North Walk and Blaxland Rd Service Trail
130 m
4 mins
0m
-20m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the corner of Terrace and Blaxland Roads, this walk heads around the locked gate[1] and then straight across the grassy clearing of ‘Allen Park’. The walk soon tends left at the ‘Lane Cove National Park’ sign[2] and follows a wide trail down through the bush for about 60m, coming to an intersection where a ‘Terrace Rd’ sign[3] points back up the hill.
(4.08km) Int. Great North Walk and Blaxland Rd Service Trail → Sandstone caves
340 m
10 mins
24m
-34m
Hard track
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post down the steps and along the narrower track[4], directly away from the face of the ‘Great North Walk’ sign. This track soon passes under some power lines[5] then continues through the open forest[6] for about 50m to head down some rocky steps[7]. From here, the walk follows the base of the rock wall[8] to head through a long tunnel-like sandstone overhang[9][10]. Here the track leads down to cross a mossy and rocky gully[11], then heads up around the left side of a large cube boulder[12] (know as ‘The Block’). The walk then follows along the base of long sandstone wall[14] (on your left) for about 130m and then enters a sandstone overhang[15].
Sandstone caves
This fairly large sandstone overhang is found on the eastern side of the Lane Cove Valley. The walking track leads through the two caves that run in series, with the northern cave being larger. The lip of the overhang hangs down a bit, providing some extra protection from wind and rain. The cave also provide some shade and a cooler spot on hot days, and there are also a couple of well placed boulders forming nice seats[16].
(4.42km) Sandstone caves → Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk
1.6 km
32 mins
49m
-62m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the cave, this walk follows the track through the second cave[17], keeping the valley to your right. Soon after the second cave, the track bends right and leads down to an unfenced rock platform[18]. Here the walk turns left and follows the rocky track down for 100m, then crosses a small flat timber bridge[19]. Just past the bridge, this walk turns right at the top of a smaller unfenced cliff and heads down the small gully, where the track then turns sharply left[20][21] to follow along the base of this cliff[22].
The track continues for just shy of 400m, passing a few more rock walls[23][24] (on your left), to then pass along the top of an unfenced cliff[25] (to your right). The track continues through the eucalypt and grass tree forest[26] and soon starts leading down the side of the hill, then follows the track along the bank of the Lane Cove River for about 250m. The track leaves the river and climbs a small rise to a signposted intersection.
The walk continues straight, following the ‘Visitors Centre’ sign downhill, then soon goes down some steps[27] to cross the creek on a timber foot bridge[28]. The track turns right on the other side of the bridge and leads out of the lush gully to follow the bank of the Lane Cover River[29] again for about 120m, coming to rock platform and small beach on the bank of the river[30]. Here the walk heads over the rock and follows the short section of timber boardwalk[31], where the track then leads past a small sandstone overhang[32]. About 60m later, the track crosses over a flat timber boardwalk bridge[33] and comes to a signposted three-way intersection and a ‘Blue Hole’ sign[34] pointing back along the track.
(5.98km) Bottom of Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk → Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk
800 m
16 mins
44m
-23m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the track follows the ‘Visitors Centre Loop’ arrow[35][36] along the track, keeping the river to your right. After about 50m, this walk heads over a short timber boardwalk[37] and crosses the ‘weedy’[38][39] creek. The walk then heads up some steps and a staircase to the top of a rock platform, where there is a ‘Blackbutts’ information sign[40]. The track leads gently up along the side of hill for about 70m, passing an unfenced cliff to your right[41], where the track bends left to lead across a rock gully[42]. The track then leads past the ‘Sydney Peppermint’[43] and ‘Sandstone Gully Community’[44] information signs and across a ferny gully to find a ‘Sydney Red Gum’ information sign[45]. From here, the walk heads up a series of timber steps[46] to where the track suddenly widens into a mostly flat trail. This trail soon bends right and leads through the casuarina forest, past the ‘Scribbly Gum’ information sign[47] to an intersection (with a narrower track on your left), just before the ‘Sandstone Hillslope Community’ information sign[48][49].
(6.78km) Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk → Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr
1.5 km
31 mins
34m
-58m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads around the hillside, with the river below on the right. The walk tends left as it contours around the hill. It then descends over speed bumps for approximately 50m to the car park of Thistlethwaytes picnic area.
Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk heads down the road, with the water to the right. The walk continues down the road for a short time, to the intersection with the entrance of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Depot on the left, and the Schwartz Homestead a short distance up the hill.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road, with the water on the right. The walk tends left, continuing up the road to pass a brick building on the right, before coming to the signposted intersection, opposite Baker’s Flat.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road towards the car park at ’29 Bakers Flat’. The walk continues along the road to pass the clearing and tend right, up the hill, to an intersection with a bush track on the right.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the path for approximately 50m to pass a toilet block on the left of the track. The track continues to an intersection with a railed footpath.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the slight gradient, away from the toilet block to the large concreted area above the weir.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath to the road. Now Turn right to rejoin the main walk .
Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk heads down the road, with the water to the right. The walk continues down the road for a short time, to the intersection with the entrance of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Depot on the left, and the Schwartz Homestead a short distance up the hill.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road, with the water on the right. The walk tends left, continuing up the road to pass a brick building on the right, before coming to the signposted intersection, opposite Baker’s Flat.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road towards the car park at ’29 Bakers Flat’. The walk continues along the road to pass the clearing and tend right, up the hill, to an intersection with a bush track on the right.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the path for approximately 50m to pass a toilet block on the left of the track. The track continues to an intersection with a railed footpath.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the slight gradient, away from the toilet block to the large concreted area above the weir.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath to the road. Now Turn right to rejoin the main walk .
(6.78km) Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk → Southern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk
430 m
9 mins
28m
-8m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[50] along the narrower track, across a small ditch then up the timber steps[51]. The track meanders through the bush[52], passing a few rocky outcrops before heading up a longer series of timber stairs[53]. Just beyond the top of this climb, the track leads down a short section of steps[54] and comes to a T-intersection[55] with a sealed road, marked with a NPWS arrow post[56].
(7.2km) Southern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk → Northern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk
30 m
1m
0m
Easy track
(7.23km) Northern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk → Int. Great North Walk and Bradfield Rd Access Trk
110 m
2 mins
1m
-4m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow posts[59] down a couple of timber steps then along the narrow track. The track gently meanders through the open forest[60] for a short time until heading up some timber steps and coming to a T-intersection with a wide management trail.
(7.34km) Int. Great North Walk and Bradfield Rd Access Trk → Int. Great North Walk and Naamaroo Service Trail
300 m
8 mins
1m
-31m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[61] downhill along the wide management trail (keeping the house up to your left). The trail soon follows the power line[62] down to an intersection where a ‘Blue Hole – Fiddens Wharf’ sign[63] points back up the hill.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Park Visitors Centre’ sign[64] downhill, away from the houses. Just over 100m later, the wide trail bends left[65] and follows a cliff line to an intersection with a narrower track[66] (marked with a GNW arrow post) about 10m before a locked gate.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Park Visitors Centre’ sign[64] downhill, away from the houses. Just over 100m later, the wide trail bends left[65] and follows a cliff line to an intersection with a narrower track[66] (marked with a GNW arrow post) about 10m before a locked gate.
(7.64km) Int. Great North Walk and Naamaroo Service Trail → Int. Great North Walk near Naamaroo
20 m
0m
-1m
Moderate track
(7.66km) Int. Great North Walk near Naamaroo → Max Allen Drive Bridge
220 m
5 mins
0m
-14m
Easy track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road[70], past the staff parking[71], the road bends right and passes just below the National Parks office to come to an intersection[72] (with some steps on your right).
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads gently down along the road[73] to an intersection just before the bridge[74], marked with the ‘Great North Walk’ track head signs[75][76].
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads gently down along the road[73] to an intersection just before the bridge[74], marked with the ‘Great North Walk’ track head signs[75][76].
(7.88km) Max Allen Drive Bridge → Fullers Bridge Pedestrian Crossing
300 m
6 mins
6m
-5m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads across the bridge and passes the toll booth (on the left). The walk turns right along Lady Game Drive, then continues down the road to the intersection opposite Fullers Park and next to a footpath (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows Lady Game Drive towards the set of traffic lights, and soon reaches the intersection with Delhi Rd.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows Lady Game Drive towards the set of traffic lights, and soon reaches the intersection with Delhi Rd.
(8.18km) Int. Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd → End of Fullers Park
470 m
9 mins
11m
-6m
Easy track
Turn left: From the intersection of Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd, this walk follows the grassy verge[79] beside Lady Game Drive, keeping the road (and river) on the left. After about 40m, this walk comes to a driveway[80] and locked gate marked with a ‘Lane Cove National Park’ sign[81]. Here the walk turns right, heading around the gate to follow the management trail (driveway) down the hill and into ‘Fullers Park’[82]. The walk continues along the grassy trail[83] on the right-hand side of the park, passing the picnic shelter[84]. The trail continues for another 300m to pass under a concrete sewerage bridge[85] then comes to a grassy clearing at the end of this trail[86] (and start of a track ahead).
(8.66km) End of Fullers Park → Valley View Close
590 m
11 mins
27m
-3m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the clearing, this walk heads east, away from the concrete sewerage bridge[87] along the track[88]. The track meanders through the trees, winding past some rocky ruins[89] for approximately 120m to come to a three-way intersection marked with a ‘Blue Gum Creek Track’ sign[90].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Valley View Close’, down into the dense, moist forest to soon cross the bouldery and sandy[91] Blue Gum Creek. After crossing the creek, this walk continues up for about 80m through the dense vegetation[92] to then head up a set of stone steps[93]. About 50m from the top of these steps, this walk comes to an intersection (with a faint track[94] on your right) marked with a National Park arrow post[95].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the track directly away from face of the National Park arrow post[96], keeping the valley to your left[97]. After about 130m, this track leads past a large ‘Lane Cove National Park’ sign[98][99] and continues behind the houses for another 50m. Here, this walk turns right and heads up the footpath[100] (between the houses) to come to Valley View Close[101] (between No.12 and 14)[102].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Valley View Close’, down into the dense, moist forest to soon cross the bouldery and sandy[91] Blue Gum Creek. After crossing the creek, this walk continues up for about 80m through the dense vegetation[92] to then head up a set of stone steps[93]. About 50m from the top of these steps, this walk comes to an intersection (with a faint track[94] on your right) marked with a National Park arrow post[95].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the track directly away from face of the National Park arrow post[96], keeping the valley to your left[97]. After about 130m, this track leads past a large ‘Lane Cove National Park’ sign[98][99] and continues behind the houses for another 50m. Here, this walk turns right and heads up the footpath[100] (between the houses) to come to Valley View Close[101] (between No.12 and 14)[102].
(9.33km) Longford St Steps → Int. Shirley Rd and The Rifleway
970 m
19 mins
46m
-3m
Very easy
Turn right: From the the top of the stairs, this walk heads up Longford St[106], keeping the valley (and odd-numbered houses) on your right for about 100m to come to four-way intersection[107] with ‘Shirley Rd’[108].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath uphill [109] beside ‘Shirley Rd’[110]. After about 700m (veering left at ‘Abingdon Rd’[111]), this walk crosses ‘Alston Way’[112] (the second street on your left). Then about 150m after crossing Alston Way, this walk crosses Shirley St (just after it bends left) to come to an intersection with a pedestrian laneway [113] beside house No.20 (just in front of the power pole).
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath uphill [109] beside ‘Shirley Rd’[110]. After about 700m (veering left at ‘Abingdon Rd’[111]), this walk crosses ‘Alston Way’[112] (the second street on your left). Then about 150m after crossing Alston Way, this walk crosses Shirley St (just after it bends left) to come to an intersection with a pedestrian laneway [113] beside house No.20 (just in front of the power pole).
(10.3km) Int. Shirley Rd and The Rifleway → Roseville Train Station
410 m
9 mins
24m
-15m
Easy track
Veer right: From next to 20 Shirley St[114], this walk heads along the pedestrian alley[115] that leads downhill away from the road, between the houses. After about 80m, this footpath then leads over a 60m long bridge[116]. From here, the walk continues up the alley, then some steps[117], to find Larkin St[118].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses the road and heads up the steps[119] (between houses 21 & 23) to follow the pedestrian lane[120] for about 60m, where the path zigzags up some steps[121] to come to Larkin Lane[122].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads across the road and follows the power lines straight up the alley[123] between the shops. The path continues for about 60m to come to the Pacific Highway, where this walk turns right and follows the footpath[124] for about 40m and crosses the highway at traffic lights[125]. Here the walk continues straight up the footpath[126] to small a shop[127] on the bridge over Roseville Railway Station[128].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses the road and heads up the steps[119] (between houses 21 & 23) to follow the pedestrian lane[120] for about 60m, where the path zigzags up some steps[121] to come to Larkin Lane[122].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads across the road and follows the power lines straight up the alley[123] between the shops. The path continues for about 60m to come to the Pacific Highway, where this walk turns right and follows the footpath[124] for about 40m and crosses the highway at traffic lights[125]. Here the walk continues straight up the footpath[126] to small a shop[127] on the bridge over Roseville Railway Station[128].
Maps for the Gordon to Roseville Railway Station 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 Gordon to Roseville Railway Station bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gordon to Roseville Railway Station
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 | 10.7 km | ||
| Time | 4 hrs 30 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
| Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
4.6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3.2km is flat with no steps. The remaining (3km) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.8km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 340m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
Signs
Around 6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 4.4km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.9km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 11km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 4.4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Gordon to Roseville Railway Station walk starts at the Gordon Station (gps: -33.756038, 151.15425)Your transport options to Gordon Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.(get details)
The Gordon to Roseville Railway Station ends at the Roseville Train Station (gps: -33.784534, 151.17783)
Your transport options to Roseville Train Station are by;
Train. (get details) Car. There is free parking available.(get details)
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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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