**Lane Cove National Park (LCNP)- Chatswood to Epping - 21km**
I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land on which i walk, the Cammeraygal people of the Ku-ring-gai Aboriginal Tribe & pay respect to the Elders past, present & emerging.

**🌳About:** This is a picturesque walk of LCNP that follows the Lane Cove River. Lots of birds, tall trees, creek & river views. It's a good workout.. shady, goldilocks warm weather distance & finish around lunchtime.

**🌳Route:** From **[Chatswood Station](https://tinyurl.com/5ayamhm4)**[ ](https://tinyurl.com/5ayamhm4) we briefly walk through a couple of local streets & head into Blue Gum Reserve then LCNP. For the most part we follow the Great North Walk route.
We'll have a pseudo lunch break at the halfway point, [Eden Gardens](https://tinyurl.com/59c2c8xx). Which has coffee, take away food, toilets & an outdoor lounge area.
We then make our way along the Lane Cove River up Devlins Track & exit near the motorway in Epping.
From there we walk through local streets to finish at **[Epping Station](https://tinyurl.com/4e8sc6dx)**.
We should arrive at Epping around 1.30pm.

**🌳Exit points:** There's an exit point at the 10km mark (halfway) & our lunch break. It's a short walk to the train station.

**🌳Distance:** 21km

**🌳Type of walk:** Shady with well established bush tracks & fire trails. Some moderate terrain.

**🌳Difficulty:** Moderate. There are some rocky, hilly sections & steps.
Total elevation 395 m.

**🌳Walking Pace:** We will maintain a steady pace and average 4-4.5 km per hour.

**🌳Meeting Place & Time:** **[Chatswood Station](https://tinyurl.com/5ayamhm4)**[ ](https://tinyurl.com/5ayamhm4) opposite the turnstile exit.

**🌳Public** **Transport:**
Depart - 8.10am [Central Station,](http://tinyurl.com/5xu9797y) Platform 26
Arrive- 8.24am *[Chatswood Station](https://tinyurl.com/5ayamhm4).*

**🌳What to bring:**

* Trailwalker shoes with good grip
* 2 litres of water, optional hydralytes
* Carbohydrate snacks and lunch
* Light rain jacket depending on conditions
* Sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim
* Eagerness to explore

**🌳Gratuity:** There will be a $10 cash gratuity for this walk or Pay ID alternatively.

By ***RSVP*** to this meetup you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found [here](https://4142298.xyz/Aussie-Explorers/).
***SAFETY WARNING:*** Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Please stay within sight of the group at all times.
***DISCLAIMER:*** Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below or Message me. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.
**Mark F** 😎

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Mark F

Dave R

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Shady 21km Chatswood to Epping LCNP. Be active, healthy & happy.😎

Chatswoood Station

A car camping weekend on a farm in Kangaloon in the southern highlands.
Lend a hand on the farm and try out farm life, enjoy the great outdoors and staying on a farm!
20 minutes from Bowral. Address will be provided the day before by updated Meetup event.

Relaxed weekend arrive at the farm around 10-11 set up tents/camp etc and have lunch enjoying the views...

After lunch, take a walk around the farm before an hour or so of farm work: collecting firewood, mulching around trees, mowing etc, think easy tasks..

Then frisbee, bocce, lighting a fire without matches challenge! Sundowner drinks, snacks and chatting in camp!
Also at dusk we can go for a walk to look for deer, wombats, kangaroos, plenty around!

Dinner you can cook on the open fire or your stove up to you!
Evening around the campfire so bring a camp chair…

Sunday starts with a leisurely breakfast and a competition: the most instagramable breakfast, most legit camping coffee…

More farm work for those with the energy. Mulching around trees, weeding the veggie patch, fencing, whatever else needs doing

Lunch on the farm (BYO) then sadly after lunch make an early start back to Sydney, or go explore the highlands in Spring farm is only 20 min from Bowral

What to bring: This is car camping! That means camping beside your car so bring big tents, comfort gear, camp chair etc cooking on the camp fire evenings, gas stove and cooking equipment, don’t have it bring you home utensils etc

Don’t forget drinks for sundowners!

Farm rules: Leave gates as you found them. If they’re closed, close them after you go through. If they’re open, leave them open.
Facilities: Covered shelter for cooking, getting out of the rain if needed, tables, toilet (long drop). Telstra signal not bad, others can be sketchy.

$30 fee applies which is non-refundable, you can find a replacement from the waitlist.
Payment at time of RSVP to PayID 0402251036 or 923100 66684937 David Matthews

No refunds sorry but you can sell your space to someone on the waitlist.
Please be self sufficient although sharing of stoves can be arranged if needed, you will require a tent, sleep mat, sleeping bag, cutlery, pot and food for the 2 days at minimum.

This farm stay weekend is great for beginners and experienced alike, bring whatever you can muster up, sleep in your car if you have no camping gear then you can check out everyone else's and see what might work for you!

By RSVP this meetup you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found here (https://4142298.xyz/aussie-explorers

Aussie Explorers its organisers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup, leaders try to ensure the safety and well being of members at all times however as this is a weekend away travelling, exploring different areas and hiking in the great outdoors accidents happen, please take responsibility for your own safety and your belongings.

Wideload Yen

David

Slav

Camping 101 introduction to camping and Southern Highlands farm stay!

Bowral Station

**THIS IS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR 2026 SOUTH AMERICA HIKING TRIP!!!!**

Please RSVP and answer the Question.

We are finalising our South American adventure for 2026, our plan is to visit Chile, Argentina & Peru.

We will be tackling following hikes;

1. **11 Days Classic Inca Trail & Rainbow Mountains (Hiking) - Peru**
2. **5-7 Days Atacama Desert Tour- Chile**
3. **12 Days Cordillera Huayhuash circuit (Hiking) - Peru**
4. **11 Days O Circuit in Torres Del Paine (Hiking) - Chile (Patagonia)**

Trip days are indicative at this stage.

You will have the option to join us on any of the above trip or all if you can manage time.

Dates, cost, itinerary and further details will be advised once I have interest from members. I am looking at doing these in April - May 2026.

Call or message for any questions.

Birute

Ian D

EOI - South America Hiking Trip - Inca Trail, Atacama Desert, Patagonia

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