Lane Cove National Park

Lane Cove National Park is a protected bushland reserve along the Lane Cove River in northern Sydney, New South Wales, about 10 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district. Covering approximately 372 hectares, it preserves river valley forest, mangroves and sandstone landscapes within an urban setting. Notable for its picnic areas, walking tracks, boating facilities and wildlife, the park provides accessible nature-based recreation close to the city and forms part of the Great North Walk corridor.

Visitors can expect a river valley bushland setting within suburban Sydney, centred on the Lane Cove River. The park offers forested walking tracks, mangrove-lined riverbanks, open picnic grounds with barbecues, boat hire and kayaking on the river, and a tourist park with camping and cabins. Areas to explore include Riverside, Jenkins Hill and Carter Creek picnic areas, the Great North Walk section, and lookouts and historic sites along the river. Wildlife such as water dragons, kookaburras and flying foxes is commonly seen.