Lane Cove River Kayaker's Pontoon

Submitted by Mattmcl on Sun, 2013-09-08 12:16
Access Point Description: 

The pontoon was recently enlarged through a joint effort between Willoughby Council and Lane Cove River Kayakers, who are based at the Athletics Field. It is accessible to the public at any time from the water, but only during daylight hours by road, as the gates to the park are usually locked between sunset to sunrise. There is full disabled access to the pontoon, with a gently sloping ramp. Toilets, shelter and water are available when the gates are open, with the shower block available to paddlers on Wednesday evenings. Paddle upstream for 2km to the National Park weir, or downstream 2km to Blackman Park and Sugarloaf Point opposite, or 4km to Figtree Bridge carpark. Take care on the western side of the river for hidden rocks and mud flats at low tide. Footwear is advisable if you are likely to swim. Paddling paradise right in the middle of Sydney.

Waterway: 
Lane Cove River
POI Location 2: 
POI Facilities: 
Toilets
Drinking water
Off street parking
POI Closest Main Road: 
Mowbray Road
POI Road Access: 
Sealed
Land Tenure: 
Council Managed
Region: 
NSW - Sydney Metropolitan
Access to Water: 
Public wharf
Disabled Access: 
Unassisted
Disabled Access Description: 
Ramp to pontoon with railings on pontoon
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Submitted by tonyh on Wed, 2013-09-11 07:06
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The pontoon was recently enlarged through a joint effort between Willoughby Council and Lane Cove River Kayakers, who are based at the Athletics Field. It is accessible to the public at any time from the water, but only during daylight hours by road, as the gates to the park are usually locked between sunset to sunrise. There is full disabled access to the pontoon, with a gently sloping ramp. Toilets, shelter and water are available when the gates are open, with the shower block available to paddlers on Wednesday evenings. Paddle upstream for 2km to the National Park weir, or downstream 2km to Blackman Park and Sugarloaf Point opposite, or 4km to Figtree Bridge carpark. Take care on the western side of the river for hidden rocks and mud flats at low tide. Footwear is advisable if you are likely to swim. Paddling paradise right in the middle of Sydney