Lane Cove Bushland Park
Lane Cove Bushland Park is a bushland reserve in Greenwich NSW 2065, beside the Lane Cove River and River Road. It is best known for its fungi, holding the highest number of Hygrophoraceae species found anywhere in Australia, including Hygrocybe lanecovensis, which occurs nowhere else.
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About Lane Cove Bushland Park
Rare Fungi at Lane Cove Bushland Park
Lane Cove Bushland Park is regarded as one of the more interesting fungi areas in the country, and it contains the highest number of Hygrophoraceae species found anywhere in Australia. Some of these fungi are listed as threatened. Hygrocybe lanecovensis was discovered in the 1990s and is found nowhere else. The park is a world-recognised protection zone for several very rare fungi, which makes staying on the formed tracks an important part of visiting.
Walking Trails at Lane Cove Bushland Park
Lane Cove Bushland Park has walking trails that wind through eucalyptus forest and wetlands along Gore Creek and the Lane Cove River. The Gore Creek route is about 2.2 miles long, rated moderate, and includes muddy sections. The Lane Cove Loop Walk begins at Greenwich Park on the Lane Cove River and passes through the bushland. The Gore Creek walking track in Lane Cove Bushland Park passes Lilly Pilly Falls on its way under River Road.
Wildlife and Birdlife at Lane Cove Bushland Park
Lane Cove Bushland Park is home to common ring-tail possums, brushtail possums and grey-headed flying foxes. Its birdlife includes rainbow lorikeets, Australian king parrots, crimson rosellas, currawongs, koels, tawny frogmouths and powerful owls. Birdwatching is one of the main activities at Lane Cove Bushland Park, and the park's conservation work is ongoing to protect this wildlife.
Facilities at Lane Cove Bushland Park
Visitor tips for Lane Cove Bushland Park
- ✓Keep dogs on a leash at all times, since the bushland is designated as a Wildlife Protection Area.
- ✓The weed trad (Tradescantia fluminensis) is a particular problem here, so keep to formed paths and avoid pushing into the undergrowth.
- ✓Start the Lane Cove Loop Walk at Greenwich Park, which is the walk's official starting point.
Getting to Lane Cove Bushland Park
Signposted entrance on River Road near Osborne Road, Greenwich NSW 2065. The Lane Cove Loop Walk starts at Greenwich Park on the Lane Cove River.
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- 📍Greenwich Park
- 📍Gore Creek Reserve
- 📍Lane Cove River
- 📍Bob Campbell Oval
Frequently asked questions about Lane Cove Bushland Park
Can I bring my dog to Lane Cove Bushland Park, and does it need to be on a leash?
Dogs are welcome at Lane Cove Bushland Park, but they must be kept on a leash at all times.
What are the opening hours for Lane Cove Bushland Park?
The park is open every day around the clock, and its trails are open all year.
What walking trails are there at Lane Cove Bushland Park, and how long are they?
The Gore Creek route is about 2.2 miles long and rated moderate, and the Lane Cove Loop Walk starts at Greenwich Park.
What makes Lane Cove Bushland Park different from other bushland parks in Sydney?
It has the highest number of Hygrophoraceae fungi in Australia, and one species, Hygrocybe lanecovensis, is found only here.