Jenkins Kitchen
Lane Cove National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Jenkins Kitchen.
Getting there and parking
Jenkins Kitchen is 30m from Lane Cove National Park Café, just above the weir in Lane Cove National Park. The best entrance to use is the park entrance off Lady Game Drive. To get there from Sydney city centre:
- Turn right from Millwood Avenue into Lady Game Drive just before crossing the bridge.
- Take the first left into Max Allen Road on the northern side of the river.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available near Jenkins Kitchen, below the café.
By bike
Cyclists can use Max Allen Road, and store bikes at Lane Cove National Park Cafe.
By public transport
Lane Cove National Park is accessible from North Ryde station and by bus from Chatswood station.
Facilities
Toilets
Flush toilets are located at the Lane Cove National Park office, a 1 minute walk from Jenkins Kitchen.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Available nearby at Jenkins Hill picnic area which is 20m from Jenkins Kitchen.
Cafe/kiosk
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Fully accessible. Free of obstacles such as steps, rough terrain or significant slopes, and may have ramps or boardwalks.
Access to Jenkins Kitchen is across a wide, paved area.
Easy access is free of obstacles such as steps, rough terrain or significant slopes, and may have ramps or boardwalks.
Permitted
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by
- Lane Cove National Park Office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
- 02 8448 0400
- npws.northwesternsydney@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Lane Cove National Park, 2 Max Allen Road Lindfield NSW 2070
Park info
- in Lane Cove National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Lane Cove National Park is open 9am to 7pm during daylight savings (until 6pm at other times). The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Bus: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Prior payment may be required, please phone the Lane Cove National Park Office for more information.
Group bookings:
Under the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 30 or more people planning to visit the park. Contact the park office prior to your visit.
Buy annual pass