Lyn's Guide to Lane Cove & Surrounds
Sightseeing
highly recommend the Tambourine Creek bush walk. Located on the other side of River Road, it’s a 15 minute bush walk to the harbour foreshore/Tambourine Bay Reserve passing waterfalls
Warraroon Reserve
50 Dettmann Avehighly recommend the Tambourine Creek bush walk. Located on the other side of River Road, it’s a 15 minute bush walk to the harbour foreshore/Tambourine Bay Reserve passing waterfalls
Tambourine Bay Park
Tambourine Bay RoadLovely foreshore park with lots of space for picnics
A bit further away but lovely if you have the time. Recommend hiring the paddle boats
108 locals recommend
Lane Cove National Park
Riverside DriveA bit further away but lovely if you have the time. Recommend hiring the paddle boats
Greenwich Baths
Albert StreetLane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre
2 Little StOne of my favourite zoos in the world. In a green setting and overlooking the water. On this side of the harbour so very close to the lodge (15/20 mins drive away)
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadOne of my favourite zoos in the world. In a green setting and overlooking the water. On this side of the harbour so very close to the lodge (15/20 mins drive away)
A beautiful beach on this side of Sydney. Only 15/20 minutes away. Some lovely restaurants by the water as well
338 locals recommend
Balmoral Beach
A beautiful beach on this side of Sydney. Only 15/20 minutes away. Some lovely restaurants by the water as well
A gorgeous spot 15/20 mins away. A beautiful beach with lots of grass to picnic on. Sometimes you can even spot seals
10 locals recommend
Clifton Gardens
A gorgeous spot 15/20 mins away. A beautiful beach with lots of grass to picnic on. Sometimes you can even spot seals
Carisbrook House Museum
334 Burns Bay RdA historic house 10 mins away
Great Thai massage locally. Upstairs in the village of Lane Cove shops.
Hut Thai therapeutic Massage clinic
43-45 Burns Bay RoadGreat Thai massage locally. Upstairs in the village of Lane Cove shops.
A lovely local library that’s been in the community for a long time. All the latest magazines & places to sit and read
Lane Cove Library
A lovely local library that’s been in the community for a long time. All the latest magazines & places to sit and read
Food scene
Longueville Hotel
80 Longueville RdLane Cove’s pub and a local institution
SHORTIES BAR & DINING
96 Longueville RdSmall bar with great food
The Alcott
1 Birdwood AveAl fresco outdoors dining in the heart of Lane Cove. Great Italian, family run and they have been in this spot for many decades
LaPiazza
3 Burns Bay RdAl fresco outdoors dining in the heart of Lane Cove. Great Italian, family run and they have been in this spot for many decades
Some of the best Pizza in all of Sydney. People travel from all over Sydney to try it.
96 locals recommend
Via Napoli Pizzeria
628 Crown StSome of the best Pizza in all of Sydney. People travel from all over Sydney to try it.
Encasa Restaurant
132 Longueville RdBrilliant tapas! Highly recommended
Lillah Middle Eastern
128 Longueville RdFour Frogs Creperie - Lane Cove
115-119 Longueville RdSugarlane Lane Cove
2 Rosenthal AvenueAsian fusion - amazing food!
SUNSET DINER
2 Rosenthal AvenueGreat burgers & drinks in a beautiful spot overlooking the water fountain and canopy.
Great French restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They often have all you can eat raclette or mussel nights
Garçon Lane Cove
2 Rosenthal AvenueGreat French restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They often have all you can eat raclette or mussel nights
Little Red Robin Restaurant & Wine Bar
Birdwood LaneLovely little small bar/restaurant
Red Fort Indian Restaurant
43-45 Burns Bay RoadGreat local Indian. Located upstairs in the Lane Cove Village
Greenhouse Asian Salads
123-125 Longueville RdHealthy place to grab lunch - fresh salad bowls and juices
Zapparellis Pizza
158 Burns Bay RoadGreat little family run pizza/Italian.
Yorks Corner
53 Tambourine Bay RdUpmarket supermarket - have a look. Recently opened and is often referred to as Sydney’s fanciest supermarket. Recommend the Messina gelato & Rebel donuts
Harris Farm Markets Lane Cove
56-60 Burns Bay RoadUpmarket supermarket - have a look. Recently opened and is often referred to as Sydney’s fanciest supermarket. Recommend the Messina gelato & Rebel donuts
Lane Cove Chinese Kitchen
Local institution. Doesn’t look like much but the food is very good
Great coffee. They have a string of coffee shops across Sydney’s north shore & beaches
Barrel One Coffee Roasters Lane Cove
Great coffee. They have a string of coffee shops across Sydney’s north shore & beaches
KIN Cafe & Wine Bar
Lovely little place. Good coffee and open for dinner’s too