Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

Starting from the Macquarie Park train station, you wander down Lane Cove Rd and over De Burghs Bridge to join the main spine of the Great North Walk in the Lane Cove Valley. Here the walk heads under De Burghs bridge then explores the dry grass tree and eucalypt forest along the side of the ridge. The track soon leads you down into the ferny and moist valley beside Lane Cove River. Near the top of the valley, you walk up some stone steps built during the depression to find some rock engravings with 1930’s style political satire, Conscript Pass. The side trip provides access to the scout campsite, where the main walk continues leads up through the streets to find Thornleigh train station.

(0km) Macquarie Park Station → Eden Gardens

860 m
15 mins
9m
-13m

Easy track

From Macquarie Park train station, this walk crosses ‘Waterloo Road’ to find the Shell service station, Coles Express[1] on the otherside. Here th walk follows the footpath downhill, keeping Lane Cove Road immediately to your left for about 250m, to a shopping complex with a ‘McDonalds’[2], ‘KFC’[3], some other restaurants and sandwich shops[4]. After a further 130m alongside the main road, this walk comes to ‘Talavera Rd’[5]. This walk turns left here to cross ‘Lane Cove Road’ then turns right to cross ‘Talavera Rd’ on the otherside of the intersection. Here the walk follows the footpath beside Lane Cove Road for 110m to then cross the freeway on-ramp using the pedestrian crossing. The walk then continues along the footpath on the road bridge that leads over the freeway then crosses the freeway-off ramp at two sets of traffic lights. The walk then continues along the footpath (beside Lane Cove Road) for 130m to the lights at ‘Fontenoy Road’. Here the walk turns right to cross ‘Lane Cove Road’ at the lights and come to the front of Eden Gardens[6][7][8].

Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens is a popular plant nursery at the intersection of Fontenoy and Ryde Roads. It is a pleasant place to explore and is also home to ‘Dragonfly Cafe’. The cafe is open 7 days, 8:30am to 4pm (5pm on weekends) and serves a variety of hot and cold meals. PH: 9491 9900. The centre is closed over Christmas and on News Year Day More info.

(0.86km) Eden Gardens → Int. Great North Walk and Ryde Rd Access Trk NE

850 m
21 mins
25m
-67m

Easy track

Turn left: From in front of ‘Eden Gardens’ nursery, this walk crosses the nursery driveway (at the traffic lights), keeping ‘Lane Cove Rd’ immediately to your left. This walk then follows the footpath beside the road for about 130m, past a bus stop[10] to cross Riverside Drive[11] (a signposted entrance to ‘Lane Cove National Park’[12][13]). Here the walk follows the grassy verge down alongside the main road for 250m to come to an intersection marked with an NPWS arrow marker[14][15], immediately before DeBurghs Bridge.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this follows the NPWS arrow marker[16] along the footpath[17] across ‘De Burghs Bridge’[18][19], keeping the traffic to your left. On the other side of the bridge, this walk continues along the concrete footpath for 70m (passing under the ‘Lane Cove National Park’ sign[20]) to come to an intersection beside a locked gate[21] (on your right).
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the road and around the locked gate. The walk turns right and follows the track past the ‘Lane Cove National Park’ sign[22] and around the scrubby clearing for about 130m. Here, the track leads down some timber steps and comes to a clear three-way intersection, where a ‘Lane Cove River Weir via Riverside walk’ sign[23] points back up the steps.

(1.71km) Int GNW and Ryde Rd Access Trk NE → Int of GNW and Ryde Road trail (west)

540 m
11 mins
19m
-15m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Thornleigh via Great North Walk’ sign[24] down a couple of steps[25] and along the track towards Deburghs Bridge, keeping the valley to your left. After about 50m, the track leads under the large concrete Deburghs Bridge[26], with some graffiti[27]. On the other side of the bridge, the track bends right to head up over some rocks, following two sections of hand railing[28][29]. From the end of these handrails, the track leads gently up among the grass trees[30] for about 400m (and a weedy section of track) to come to a clear T-intersection[31] with a management trail, where a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[32] points back down the track.

(2.25km) Int of GNW and Ryde Road trail (west) → Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave fire trail

870 m
18 mins
35m
-29m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[33] north, gently downhill along the management trail. After about 80m, this trail crosses a concrete bridge[34] over Rudder Creek (beside a concrete sewerage pipe[35]). From here, the trail leads uphill for just shy of 200m to come to an intersection with the GNW track (on your left), where a ‘Lane Cove Weir’ sign[36] points back down along the trail.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Thornleigh Oval’ sign[37] west, gently down the track, away from the management trail. The track almost immediately passes the large metal pipe (crossing the Lane Cove River[38]) then winds down the rocky track[39] for about 200m, through open eucalypt forest[40] with some limited views left over the valley, to come to a weedy section of track marked with a concrete sewerage access point[41]. Here the track mostly flattens out and leads along the side of the hill for about 400m to head down a few steps and cross Quarry Creek[42]. The walk then heads up some steps and follows the track for another 30m to come to a T-intersection[43] with the Gloucester Ave fire trail, marked with a GNW and NPWS arrow post[44].

(3.11km) Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave fire trail (east) → Int of GNW and Christie Park track

580 m
12 mins
9m
-12m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the GNW arrow post[45] gently uphill along the management trail, away from the gate whilst keeping the power line poles on your left. After about 30m (just past the second power pole), this trail leads to an intersection with a track (on the left), marked with another set of NPWS & GNW arrow posts[46] (just under the high tension power lines[47]).
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[48] south, downhill along the track and under the high tension power lines[49]. The track winds gently downhill for almost 150m until, just after passing close to the the high tension power line tower[50], this walk comes to a locked green shed[51] opposite a fenced-off pipe bridge[52] (down in the valley to your left).
Continue straight: From the green shed, this walk follows the track[53] along the side of the hill, keeping the valley to your left (running parallel with the high tension power lines, up to your right). After about 150m, this walk comes to an intersection with a faint track on your right (that leads a short distance to a management trail), marked with a GNW arrow post[54].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post along the mostly flat track, through the dense forest, and almost immediately passes a concrete sewerage access point[55]. After about 70m, this walk heads down a few timbers steps to cross a small gully[56], where the track continues for another 100m (passing close to a few houses[57]), then crosses two flat timber bridges[58] over Congham Creek. Here the walk veers left up onto the rock platform[59] and follows the track gently uphill for another 80m to come to a three-way intersection, marked with a GNW arrow post[60] (and a sign pointing left to ‘Marsfield’[61]).

(3.7km) Int of GNW and Christie Park track → Int of the GNW and mid Gloucester Ave fire trail access track

150 m
4 mins
13m
0m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the GNW arrow post[62] north, uphill for about 30m to come to a faint intersection with a track (on your right) marked with a GNW arrow post[63].
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[64] gently uphill along the side of the hill (keeping the valley to your left) for about 100m to come to a small clearing and three way intersection, marked with yet another GNW arrow post[65] and a pile of rocks[66] (on your left).

(3.84km) Int of the GNW and mid Gloucester Ave fire trail access track → Int of the GNW and the Avondale creek service trail

820 m
18 mins
34m
-43m

Hard track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[67] up the short rocky hill[68] and away from the high tension power lines[69]. The track (rocky early on[70]) leads along the side of the hill among some grass trees[71] for about 300m before passing under the power lines again. Here the track continues for another 300m along the side of the valley to come to a clear intersection with intersection with a wide management trail[72].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[73] downhill along the management trail. The trail leads down for about 70m to cross a small gully[74] then runs closely beside the Lane Cove River[75] (on your left) for another 120m to come to an intersection marked with a GNW arrow post and a ‘Lane Cove Valley’ aluminum sign and map[76].

(4.67km) Int of the GNW and the Avondale creek service trail → Int of the GNW and the South Turramurra High School trail

490 m
13 mins
46m
-12m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post, directly away from the face of the ‘Lane Cove Valley’ aluminum sign and map[77], down the track and timber steps[78] to a sandy beach on the Lane Cove River[79]. Here the walk turns right to cross the weir and bridge[80] over Avondale Creek, (this may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain) then climb gently uphill for about 120m to come to a faint intersection with a faint track (on your left – this faint track leads down to another old weir).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill following the main track, whilst keeping the valley to your left for about 30m to come to a clear Y-intersection marked with a GNW arrow post[81].
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[82] along the track, keeping the Lane Cove River a short distance to your left[83]. After about 80m, the track steps up to and crosses a short section to timber boardwalk/bridge[84]. Here the walk climbs up the rocky hill following a series of concrete access points[85] and timber steps[86] for about 230m to come to a T-intersection with a management trail, marked with a GNW arrow post[87].

(5.15km) Int of the GNW and the Turramurra High School service trail → Int of GNW and Kissing Point Road path

870 m
18 mins
24m
-35m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[88] gently downhill along the management trail for about 40m to come to an intersection with a short trail (on the right, which leads to the gate[89] at the end of Koombalah Ave).
Continue straight: From the intersection just below the Koombalah Ave gate, this walk follows the management trail gently downhill, whilst keeping the valley to your left. The trail initially leads over a rock platform, then about 50m later, leads down a steep hill[90]. The trail then heads gently down for about 400m before a short steep hill[91] leads down to a metal high tension power line tower[92]. Here the trail bends right and leads down and along the side of the hill for another 200m to pass another high tension power line tower[93] and head behind a few houses. Just behind the second house, this walk comes to ephemeral creek on a rock platform[94].
Continue straight: From here, this walk crosses the ephemeral creek[95] (keeping the houses up to your right) and continues along the trail for about 30m to come to a T-intersection with a wide, shared, concrete path, marked with several signposts[96].

(6.03km) Int of GNW and Kissing Point Road trail → Browns Waterhole int

260 m
5 mins
1m
-17m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post downhill[97] along the wide, shared, concrete path. After about 50m, this path leads under some high tension power lines[98] then bends right[99]. About 50m after passing under the power lines, this path leads to an intersection with a track[100] (on your left, that leads to an informal unfenced lookout), just before a GNW arrow post[101].
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads fairly steeply downhill along the concrete path. The path passes a few signs[102] over about 100m, then comes to an intersection with a track (on your left), marked with a timber barricade and a GNW arrow post[103].
Veer right: From the intersection, this follows the concrete path downhill for just shy of 50m to come to a intersection with a dirt management trail[104]. This intersection is beside the Lane Cove River crossing[105] (on your left) and is marked with a ‘The Great North Walk’ sign here[106].

Browns Waterhole

Browns Waterhole is a wide, shallow section of the Lane Cove River, downstream of a concrete weir[107]. 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[108] and small clearing with a view over this section of the river.

(6.29km) Browns Waterhole int → Int of GNW and Cove St trail

520 m
11 mins
24m
-9m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[109] along the dirt management trail, keeping the Lane Cove River to your left. After about 80m, the trail leads under some high tension power lines[110], where there is a mostly clear view over the river[111] (to your left). The trail then gently leads down through the valley[112] for about 400m to come to an intersection with Cove St trail, marked with a GNW arrow post[113].

(6.81km) Int of GNW and Cove St trail → Int of GNW and Whale Rock trail

710 m
12 mins
8m
-14m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[114] downhill along the management trail for about 30m to cross a small culverted creek[115]. The walk then follows the trail up the short hill to come to an intersection with the signposted ‘STEP track’[116][117] (on your right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[118] and STEP Track markers[119] along the management trail, whilst keeping the river to your left. The trail undulates through the valley (weedy in places[120]) and tall forest[121] for just shy of 600m, to come to a clear intersection at the bottom of a sealed management trail[122] (on your right). This intersection is marked with another ‘STEP Track’ map/sign[123] and a ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[124].
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘The Great North Walk’ sign gently downhill along the management trail, directly away from the face of the ‘STEP Track’ map/sign[125]. Keeping the river to your left, the trail leads downhill for about 80m to come to a Y-intersection[126], where there is a ‘Lane Cove Valley’ map/sign[127] and a ‘Lane Cove River Park’ sign[128] pointing back along the trail.

(7.52km) Int of GNW and Whale Rock trail → Int of the GNW and the Morona Ave trail

2.1 km
38 mins
54m
-23m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Thornleigh Station’ sign[129] past the ‘Lane Cove Valley’ map, initially keeping the other trail and river to your left. The trail follows the valley floor, keeping the river just to your left, for a bit over 500m, to then cross the Lane Cove River at a rocky ford[130]. This crossing may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain. On the other side of the river, this walk continues along the trail[131] for about 400m (with the river now close by on your right) to come to an intersection with a faint track[132] (on your left, that leads up towards Pennant Hills Park).
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the management trail, keeping the river just to your right. After about 60m, the trail bends right and crosses the Lane Cove River at a rocky ford[133], then continues along the valley floor among the fern trees (and concrete pipe access points[134]) for about 900m to cross the Lane Cove River again at another rocky ford[135]. (These crossings may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain). The trail then continues along the valley floor[136] (with the river now on your left) for just over 150m to come to an intersection at the bottom of the sealed Morona Ave trail[137] (on your right), marked with a ‘Lane Cove Valley’ map/sign[138] and a GNW arrow post[139].

(9.64km) Int of the GNW and the Morona Ave trail → Conscript Pass

330 m
8 mins
24m
-8m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post along the valley floor, away from the two trails, keeping the river just to your left. The track soon narrows, leading past a water depth indicator[140], and becomes rocky for about 150m before coming to a faint intersection, where GNW arrow post points left[141]. Here, the walk turns left and crosses the Lane Cove River using the concrete stepping stones[142] (this crossing may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain) to follow the ‘Thornleigh Station’ sign[143] up the timber steps for about 40m and find a GNW registration box[144] (damaged at time of writing). The track bends sharply right[145] and zigzags up the rocky hill for another 30m, before bending sharply left to find the ‘Conscript Pass’ and ‘B Stevens’[146][147] engravings (at the third metal hand rail).

Conscript Pass

Conscript Pass is a small sandstone pass between the Lane Cove River and Thornleigh, on the Great North Walk. During the 1930s, some stone steps were built through a cleft in the rock[148] as part of a public works program, in response to the depression. The pass has two main engravings. Firstly ‘Conscript Pass’ is followed with a downwards pointing arrow[149] and a series of initials and numbers. On another wall (that you face when walking up) is engraved ‘B Stevens’ followed a surprisingly good caricature[150][151] of the then Premier of NSW, Bertram Stevens. Stevens (later knighted) replaced Jack Lang in 1932 as Premier of NSW, when Lang was dismissed by the Governor (just two months Lang after opening the Sydney Harbour Bridge).

(9.97km) Conscript Pass → Int of GNW and BP scout camp tracks

330 m
10 mins
53m
0m

Hard track

Continue straight: From ‘Conscript Pass’, this walk heads up the stone steps through the cleft in the rock[154] to follow the track and more stone steps uphill for about 100m, coming to a T-intersection with Lorna Pass track, marked with a GNW arrow post[155].
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Thornleigh’ sign[156] uphill along the rocky track, keeping the valley to your left. The track leads up a series of timber steps[157] for about 230m, becoming steeper as they go[158], to come to a clear T-intersection signposted with a large ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[159], and a stone ‘Lorna Pass’ arrow[160] pointing back down the track.

(10.31km) Int of GNW and BP camp track → BP camping area

620 m
13 mins
21m
-34m

Hard track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Baden Powell Scout Centre’ sign[161] gently down along the side of the hill for just shy of 40m to come to a four-way intersection, where a ‘Thornleigh Oval’ sign[162] points back along the track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Baden-Powell Scout Centre’ sign[163] and the GNW arrow post[164] west along the narrow track. The track leads through the dense heath[165] for about 120m to come to an intersection and clearing at a rocky outcrop[166], marked with a GNW arrow post[167].
Turn right: From the clearing, this walk follows the GNW arrow post north, downhill along the narrow track. After about 120m the rocky track leads to a small flat clearing[168] where this walk turn left (following the GNW arrow post) passing through about 20m of heath to come to another clearing (with a campfire scar[169]). Following the GNW arrow post, this walk soon bends right to step down to the edge of a creek[170]. Here the walk turns left and follows the creek downstream for about 20m to then bend right and cross Scout Creek[171]. The walk then heads uphill along the widening track for about 130m (passing a few scout constructions[172], and a track on the left[173]) then walks up under the high ropes course[174]. About 20m after the ropes course, this walk comes to an intersection with a dirt driveway[175], beside the green Pioneer Hut[176] (shed on the left). There is also a tap and drinking fountain here[177].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the gravel driveway[178] east, away from the Pioneer Hut[179] and towards the picnic shelters. After about 30m (just after the left bend), this walk comes to some of these picnic shelters[180] and several tiered platforms (on your right) – this is the camping area (there is a stone building up to your right). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Baden Powell Scout Centre

The Baden Powell Scout Centre is a large camping and training area on the edge of Pennant Hills and Thornleigh[181] (at the end of Pomona St). There are several large buildings including dining and training halls[182]. For walkers, there is dorm/hostel style accommodation and several bush camping areas[183]. Bush camping – is found near the lower (south-eastern) end of the grounds for $9 per person per night. Facilities include tap water[184], picnic shelters[185], toilets[186] and even a shower block[187]. They also provide an indoor area in case the weather turns during the night and you need to retreat. There are kitchen facilities available for an extra $5. Dorm-style accommodation – at $29 per person per night, you can share a room with other campers in a bunk room, you will need to bring a sleeping bag and towel. Hostel-style accommodation – at $35 per person per night, you will be provided a smaller room (still shared) with bedding (sheets and blankets) as well as access to a kitchen. The friendly staff here are also happy to put together a food hamper for your meals, or organise a delivery meal, just chat with them when booking. Pre-booking is essential, phone Michael New (02) 9484 2278 (weekdays).

(10.31km) Int of GNW and BP scout camp tracks → Int of Handley and Ferguson Avenues

350 m
7 mins
16m
0m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post and ‘Thornleigh Station’ sign[188] uphill along the wide rocky track[189]. After just over 150m, the track bends left (ignoring a faint track on your right[190]) and heads uphill for another 40m to come to the back (south-east corner) of Thornleigh Oval[191], marked with a ‘Lane Cove National Park’ signpost[192].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post along the fence line around the oval, keeping the oval to your left. After about 100m, this walk passes in front of the clubhouse[193] (there are toilets[194] and a water tap[195] on your right) to pass a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[196] and come to the corner of ‘Handley’ and ‘Ferguson’ Avenues[197] in front of the ‘Thornleigh Oval’ sign[198].

Thornleigh Oval

Thornleigh Oval is found at the intersection of Handley and Ferguson Avenues, Thornleigh. There is a large playing field[199], tap water[200], public toilets[201][202] and some shelter in the awning of the club house[203]. The oval has a car park, and a number io signs for the Great North walk[204] and other local tracks[205].

(10.66km) Int of Handley and Ferguson Avenues → Thornleigh Train Station

920 m
16 mins
19m
-5m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Thornleigh Station’ sign across the road to follow the footpath beside ‘Handley Ave’. After about 130m, the walk crosses Clifford Ave[206] then after about 250m, crosses ‘Orchard St’ to follow ‘Station St’ almost directly ahead[207]. About 190m along ‘Station St’, this walk continues straight across ‘Wood St’[208] (you can get to Parkway Plaza if you turn right here) and continues for just over 200m to find a footbridge[209] beside Pennant Hills Rd. Here the walk heads up the ramp and crosses over the busy road[210] then down the ramp (or steps) to find the intersection with Railway Parade[211].
Veer left: From the base of the steps, this walk follows the GNW arrow across ‘Railway Pde’[212], heading towards the train line. At the fence, this walk veers left and leads along the pedestrian alley[213] for about 60m before turning right and climbing up the railway bridge steps[214], coming to the ‘Thornleigh’ Train Station[215].

Maps for the Macquarie Park to Thornleigh 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.

Hornsby	1:25 000 Map Series	91304S HORNSBY	NSW-91304S
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 Macquarie Park to Thornleigh bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

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	11.6 km
		Time	4 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		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	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		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

6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 3.5km has short steep hills. Whilst another 1.8km is flat with no steps and the remaining 230m is very steep.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 3.2km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 1.5km follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 620m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 4.2km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 8km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 3.6km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 9km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 3.1km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Macquarie Park to Thornleigh walk starts at the Macquarie Park Station (gps: -33.785394, 151.12843)
Your transport options to Macquarie Park Station are by;

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Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
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The Macquarie Park to Thornleigh ends at the Thornleigh Train Station (gps: -33.731948, 151.07815)
Your transport options to Thornleigh Train Station are by;

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Car. There is free parking available.
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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

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Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
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I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

(0km) Macquarie Park Station → Eden Gardens

Easy track

Eden Gardens

(0.86km) Eden Gardens → Int. Great North Walk and Ryde Rd Access Trk NE

Easy track

(1.71km) Int GNW and Ryde Rd Access Trk NE → Int of GNW and Ryde Road trail (west)

Moderate track

(2.25km) Int of GNW and Ryde Road trail (west) → Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave fire trail

Moderate track

(3.11km) Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave fire trail (east) → Int of GNW and Christie Park track

Moderate track

(3.7km) Int of GNW and Christie Park track → Int of the GNW and mid Gloucester Ave fire trail access track

Moderate track

(3.84km) Int of the GNW and mid Gloucester Ave fire trail access track → Int of the GNW and the Avondale creek service trail

Hard track

(4.67km) Int of the GNW and the Avondale creek service trail → Int of the GNW and the South Turramurra High School trail

Moderate track

(5.15km) Int of the GNW and the Turramurra High School service trail → Int of GNW and Kissing Point Road path

Moderate track

(6.03km) Int of GNW and Kissing Point Road trail → Browns Waterhole int

Easy track

Browns Waterhole

(6.29km) Browns Waterhole int → Int of GNW and Cove St trail

Easy track

(6.81km) Int of GNW and Cove St trail → Int of GNW and Whale Rock trail

Easy track

(7.52km) Int of GNW and Whale Rock trail → Int of the GNW and the Morona Ave trail

Moderate track

(9.64km) Int of the GNW and the Morona Ave trail → Conscript Pass

Moderate track

Conscript Pass

(9.97km) Conscript Pass → Int of GNW and BP scout camp tracks

Hard track

(10.31km) Int of GNW and BP camp track → BP camping area

Hard track

Baden Powell Scout Centre

(10.31km) Int of GNW and BP scout camp tracks → Int of Handley and Ferguson Avenues

Moderate track

Thornleigh Oval

(10.66km) Int of Handley and Ferguson Avenues → Thornleigh Train Station

Easy track

Maps for the Macquarie Park to Thornleigh walk

Cross sectional view of the Macquarie Park to Thornleigh bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

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