Our bushland reserves are easily accessible via bush tracks and boardwalks, many of which follow along creeks and the river foreshore, often with stunning views. Close to the heart of one of the world’s busiest cities, peace and solitude can be found when bushwalking in Lane Cove.
Lane Cove’s bushland is diverse in native flora and fauna and contains a variety of habitat – wet and dry sclerophyll forest, heathland, mangroves and tidal flats. Walk quietly or stop a while to take notice of any native birds or animals. You may hear small birds such as Fairy-wrens and Scrub-wrens in the undergrowth or spot a Water Dragon or skink sunning itself on a rock. Elusive animals such as Echidnas and Tawny Frogmouths are sometimes seen.
To protect our local fauna and flora, dogs must be on a leash when walking in our bushland reserves – and do pick up after them. There are many off-leash parks available for exercising your dog.
Our bushland has important natural, cultural and recreational values and we ask that you stay to the tracks, avoid picking any plant material and take your rubbish with you in order to protect these special areas.