Dead Horse Gap Loop track

And Walk

Dead Horse Gap Loop track

Covered in snow part of the year

This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should be carrying and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills – tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.

Kosciuszko Express Chairlift

This is one of the few lifts operating in the summer months at Thredbo, and is made quite popular by thousands of people walking to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko each year. Lift tickets can be purchased from the store at the bottom of the chairlift. Lift tickets are $31 return ($25 one way) per person. This lift is generally closed during November and May for maintenance each year, but the the Snowgum chair can be used at this time instead, this will add extra walking time to you walk. More info.

(0km) Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift → Top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift

1.9 km
20 mins
558m
-1m

Very easy

This walk heads into the ‘Valley Terminal’ building, where you can buy a ticket for the lift. Continue through the building and up the steps, where this walk turns right to find the bottom terminal of the ‘Kosciuszko Express’. Walk up to the platform as directed by the chairlift operator and sit down in the seat, letting it scoop you up. Once seated, pull down the safety bar and enjoy the ride to the top of the ridge. 🙂
At the top step of the chair lift and turn left to find the restaurant (now on your right) and track information signs ahead.

Eagles Nest Restaurant

This is Australia’s highest restaurant, providing great food and outstanding views. It is easily accessible, nestled on the mountain directly opposite the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift, and is open year-round. For more information, call (02) 64576019.

(1.86km) Top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift → Int of Dead Horse Gap track and Kosciuszko footpath

350 m
6 mins
23m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the top of the chairlift[3], this walk follows the footpath around Eagles Nest restaurant[4][5] (keeping the building to your right). The walk passes the large map[6] and information signs[7], heading up the gentle hill along the paved path[8]. Near the top of the rise, the path leads to a signposted intersection with the ‘Dead Horse Gap’ track[9] (on your left), where there is also an arrow pointing back to ‘Eagles Nest Restaurant’[10].

(2.21km) Int of Dead Horse Gap track and Kosciuszko footpath → Top of Basin Tbar

110 m
2 mins
10m
-1m

Hard track

Veer left: From the intersection, the track follows the rocky bush track a short distance to the top of the Basin Tbar.

(2.32km) Top of Basin Tbar → Upper rest area

1.7 km
36 mins
54m
-74m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the top of the Tbar, the walk follows the bush track heading west along the ridgeline. The track climbs the hill, passing numerous rock outcrops, and reaches an information sign titled “above the tree line”.
Continue straight: From the signpost, the walk follows the bush track along the ridgeline, down the hill. The track passes a long line of ski run markers, continuing down towards the tree line until it comes to the intersection at the wooden bench.

(3.99km) Upper rest area → Int of Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks

3 km
1 hr 27 mins
11m
-405m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track down the hill. The track winds down the long hill, crossing some metal walkways and wooden boardwalks, then passing through the snowgum forest until it comes to the second, small rest area at the wooden bench seat.
Continue straight: From the bench, the walk follows the bush track down the rocky hill. The track passes through the open snow gum forest, down into the valley. The track goes down a long set of wooden steps and comes to an intersection signposted ‘Dead Horse Gap track’.

(7.02km) Int of Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks → Cascades Trail track head

160 m
3 mins
3m
-6m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follow the clear track away from the other two sign posted tracks to soon cross Bogong Creek[11] on a metal bridge[12]. The track then leads left and heads up a series of steps to follow behind the road barrier, soon coming to a ‘Thredbo Walking Tracks’ sign[13] beside the road. Here the walk crosses the road to find the Cascades Trail track head car park (on the Alpine Way 5.4km west of Friday Drive).

Dead Horse Gap

Dead Horse Gap is a relativley low mountain pass in the Great Dividing Range at 1582m AMSL. It was once a meeting place for Aboriginal groups in the summer, where they would perform ceremonies and trade with each other. In nature the pass acts as a funnel for the migration of insects and birds[14]. In the early 20th century, the pass became increasingly popular with stockmen, who brought sheep and cattle to the mountains each summer.[15]

(7.02km) Int Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks → Thredbo River track western bridge

1.1 km
23 mins
8m
-68m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Thredbo village 4km’ sign[16] gently downhill whilst keeping the valley (and road) to your right. The track gently undulates along the side of the valley and after about 600m the track leads over a series of metal erosion control grates[17]. The walk continues crossing a series of these grates for about another 600m before leading down a long series of steps[18] to find a large metal bridge[19].

(8.09km) Thredbo River western bridge → Thredbo River eastern bridge

340 m
7 mins
6m
-15m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the small clearing[20], this walk crosses Thredbo River using the long metal bridge[21]. This walk then turns left and heads through the grassy flat (initially over a metal grate[22]) enjoying the scattering of snow gums[23]. Before too long the track comes closer to the river again the leads down a log lined set of stairs[24] to cross the Thredbo River again on another metal bridge[25].

(8.43km) Int of Thredbo River track at eastern bridge → Cascades lookout

470 m
9 mins
8m
-21m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the bridge, this walk crosses to the north side of the river and follows the bush track downstream, winding down the hill and through the snowgum forest. The walk continues along a metal walkway followed by a wooden boardwalk, then heads down a long hill to the intersection at the Thredbo River Cascades lookout platform.

Cascades Lookout

This metal platform leans over the Thredbo River, lookout upstream to the flowing cascades. There is also a wooden seat provided here, making it a great rest stop, conveniently situated about half way between Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo Village, on the Thredbo River track.

(8.9km) Cascades lookout → Int of Thredbo River and golf course tracks

1.3 km
27 mins
12m
-69m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk winds down the hill following the Thredbo River track as it continues along the creek, winding through the snow gum forest and crossing several metal walkways, continuing down some wooden steps until coming to the signposted intersection of the golf course loop track.

(10.19km) Int of Thredbo River and Golf Course Walk tracks → Int of Riverside Walk and Thredbo River bridge

810 m
15 mins
1m
-30m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the face of the ‘Thredbo River Track’ sign[26] to follow the track east down the hill. The track leads down a series of steps the gently meanders along the side of the Thredbo River. Soon after passing the the green timber pump house[27], this walk comes to an intersection beside a small timber bridge[28] (that heads over a small creek onto the golf course).
Continue straight: From the intersection[29], this walk follows the track away from the golf course down the gentle hill and over a small metal bridge[30], keeping the main river to your right[31]. The track leads through the bush between the golf course and the river, crossing several sections of metal walkways[32] until winding back up to the golf course to soon come to an intersection at a large wooden bridge[33] (that crosses Thredbo River).

(11km) Int of Riverside Walk and Thredbo River bridge → Int behind the community centre

80 m
2 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the timber bridge[34], this walk follows the clear track[35] keeping the river to your right. The track soon leads around the edge of the golf course and over a short metal bridge[36]. About 30m after this track leads to an intersection[37] (where the track on the right leads down to the creek), behind the community centre.

(11.08km) Int behind the community centre → Thredbo Memorial Community Centre

120 m
2 mins
1m
-4m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[38], this walk follows the track heading downhill towards the river[39]. The track leads along the side of the river[40] for approximately 100m, then bends left and back up to the front of the Community Centre[41].

Thredbo Golf Course

This nine hole AGU (Australian Golf Union) rated course is the highest in Australia. Nestled in beside Thredbo village, and bordering the Thredbo River, this course offers a great form of relaxation, and gives golfers a wonderful way to enjoy the Snowies, without having to travel too far from the village. More info.

(11.2km) Thredbo Memorial Community Centre → Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift

480 m
9 mins
10m
-11m

Very easy

Turn right: From the Community Centre[42], this walk follows the road across the bridge[43], over Thredbo River to come to a signposted intersection with ‘Friday Drive’[44].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill following the ‘Friday Drive’ sign[45] past the pond (on your right). The road leads through a car park and past the children’s play ground[46]. In time the walk follow the footpath beside the road[47] that leads under a footbridge[48], where this walk then turns left across the road bridge[49]. Here the walk tends left up the road to find a large map[50] and the entrance to the tickets station[51] at the bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift.

Maps for the Dead Horse Gap Loop track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Perisher Valley	1:25 000 Map Series	85252S PERISHER VALLEY	NSW-85252S
Chimneys Ridge	1:25 000 Map Series	85241N CHIMNEYS RIDGE	NSW-85241N
Kosciuszko	1:100 000 Map Series	8525 KOSCIUSZKO	8525
Jacobs River	1:100 000 Map Series	8524 JACOBS RIVER	8524

Cross sectional view of the Dead Horse Gap Loop track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Dead Horse Gap Loop track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	9.8 km
		Time	4 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

5km of this walk has short steep hills and another 4km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (2.4km) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

8km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.7km follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (890m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 4.9km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 8km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

8km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation) and another 2.8km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety. The remaining (1.3km) is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 8km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 3.5km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Dead Horse Gap Loop track walk starts and ends at the Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift (gps: -36.503981, 148.30397)
Your main transport option to Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-kosciunp-tttenvdhg
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-kosciunp-tttenvdhg

Red Hands Cave

And Walk

Red Hands Cave

Download & Print Map and Notes

Resolute Picnic Area

Resolute picnic area, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a large grassed area with benches, shelter, interpretive signs, electric BBQ’s and an environmentally-friendly toilet block. The picnic area does not have drinking water, but does have a pay phone and wheelchair-accessible bathroom with baby-changing area. Resolute picnic area is a great place for lunch, with Red Hands Cave, West Head and Resolute Beach and West Head Lookout tracks starting from the picnic area. The picnic area has adequate parking and a bus turn-around area.

(0km) Resolute Picnic Area → Red Hands Cave

250 m
4 mins
2m
-8m

Moderate track

From Resolute Picnic Area, this walk follow the signs for ‘Red Hands Cave’ away from the picnic area. The track heads down the sandy service trail for approximately 100m to the intersection marked by the sign on the left.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Red Hands Cave 0.85km’ away from the service trail. The track heads slightly downhill before turning right. The track then drops down some stairs, passing around and down a rock shelf to continue to an overhanging rock – Red Hands Cave. The cave is fenced off and marked with informative signs.

Red Hands Cave

Red Hands Cave, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a small rock overhang just near Resolute Picnic Area. The red hands are made by ochre, clay, being blown over an outspread hand. This Aboriginal rock art has been given an estimation of approximately 2000 years in age.

(0.25km) Red Hands Cave → Resolute Picnic Area

150 m
3 mins
7m
-1m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From Red Hands Cave, the walk heads up the slight hill keeping the rocky outcrop to the left of the track. The walk leads approximately 30m to a signposted intersection.

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads along the rocky outcrop keeping it on the left as it heads up the stairs for approximately 30m into Resolute Picnic Area.

Maps for the Red Hands Cave walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map	1:40 000 Map Series	CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map	CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Red Hands Cave bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Red Hands Cave

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	403 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 270m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 130m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 400m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 400m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 400m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 400m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 290m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 120m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Red Hands Cave walk starts and ends at the Resolute Picnic Area (gps: -33.577895, 151.30009)
Your main transport option to Resolute Picnic Area is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-krgcnp-rhc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-krgcnp-rhc

Bellamy fire trail

And Walk

Bellamy fire trail

Download & Print Map and Notes

This walk follows a wide concrete trail through Berowra Valley Regional Park, through lovely bushland and the site of the historic Zig Zag railway. The railway is long gone, but the quarry site is interesting to explore and crossing Zig Zag Creek on the bridge gives a lovely view down on the fern trees. Stop and read the information signs along the way, bring your dog for a walk or use this trail for fitness training. The trail on the north side of Zig Zag Creek is very steep for about 50m, otherwise, this walk is easy to follow. To save the car shuttle you can just allow extra time and retrace your steps back to the start.

(0km) End of Bellamy St → Int of Bellamy trail and Morgan Rd tracks

90 m
2 mins
0m
-10m

Easy track

From the end of Bellamy St (Pennant Hills), the walk passes around the locked metal gate[1]

[Pinch Point]

and follows the ‘To Westleigh’ arrow[2] downhill along the concrete management trail. After about 25m this walk leads past a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

[3] (on the left) then over the next 50m this walk continues downhill past the ‘Halls Camp’ information sign[4], the ‘Natures Filter’[5] to come to an intersection with a dirt track (the Great North Walk) marked with an arrow pointing back up to ‘Bellamy Street’[6].

(0.09km) Int of Bellamy trail and Morgan Rd tracks → Zig Zag Creek Bridge int.

130 m
2 mins
0m
-6m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘The Jungo’ arrow[7] downhill along the wide concrete trail for 25m to cross over the culverted creek[8] (with a green rail[9] on one side)

[Trip Hazard]

. The walk continues down into the valley[10] along the concrete trail for another 110m to come to a signposted intersection marked with a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[11][12] (on your left), just before ‘Zig Zag Creek’[13] and the long bridge[14].

Thornleigh zigzag railway

The Thornleigh zigzag railway originally ran from the main rail line near Thornleigh to a historic quarry, near present day De Saxe Cl, Thornleigh. There are only minor fragments still visible today. The ‘Heritage Trail’ in Thornleigh has interpretive signs for the railway and the old Thornleigh Quarry. A book is available with some detail on railway and associated quarry: ‘Sydney’s Forgotten Quarry Railways’ by John Oakes, ISBN 0 9757870 3 9

(0.22km) Zig Zag Creek Bridge int → Thornleigh Quarry

160 m
4 mins
15m
-8m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads gently downhill to then cross ‘Zig Zag Creek’[15] on the 40m long bridge[16] (with handrails) to find the ‘Zig Zag Siding’ information sign[17][18] on the far side. The bridge path now merges back to the main wide trail[19] and heads steeply uphill[20] for about 50m

[Wheelchair Steep]

(with a handrail on the left side[21]). The trail then mostly flattens out for about 50m and leads gently up to the front of the old ‘Thornleigh Quarry’[22], marked with a plaque on a large stone[23][24][25]

[Seat]

Old Thornleigh Quarry

The old Thornleigh Quarry[26] is located beside the Heritage Trail in Thornleigh, within Berowra Valley Regional Park. The quarry dates back to 1883 and was initially a source of ‘ballast’ for portions of the Sydney (Homebush) to Newcastle (Waratah) rail link. There is a firm, flat dirt track[27] that leads about 40m from the concrete trail to the centre of the old quarry[28]. You will find a series of log seats in this amphitheatre

[Seat]

making this a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy the intriguing mix of nature and history. A book is available with some detail on this quarry and the associated zigzag railway: ‘Sydney’s Forgotten Quarry Railways’ by John Oakes, ISBN 0 9757870 3 9

(0.37km) Thornleigh Quarry → Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail

110 m
3 mins
11m
0m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the front of the old Thornleigh Quarry[29][30], this walk follows the wide concrete trail gently uphill, initially keeping the quarry to the right, passing ‘The Quarry’ information sign[31]. The trail meanders through the bush for about 100m to come to an intersection at the base of a set of timber stairs[32] (on the right).

(0.48km) Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail → End of Timbarra Rd

140 m
3 mins
8m
-3m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete management trail gently uphill keeping the valley to the left. After about 40m the trail leads along the side of a small rock wall[33] to pass a ‘Berowra Valley Regional Park’ map sign[34] then about 25m later the trail leads past the old girl guide hall[35]. The walk continues along the concrete trail for another 50m to pass a ‘Heritage Trail’[36] sign then head around the gate[37]

[Pinch Point]

to come to the end of Timbarra Rd (Westleigh)[38][39].

Maps for the Bellamy fire trail walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Hornsby	1:25 000 Map Series	91304S HORNSBY	NSW-91304S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Bellamy fire trail bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bellamy fire trail

Accessibility summary information for the Bellamy fire trail

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 2 places to sit on this walk.
They are 350m apart.
Hazards: There are 2 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard Unfenced and unmarked edge with potential 80cm or higher fall into the creek. Keep clear of the culverts edge when crossing. Found about 110m into the walk.
Wheelchair Steep A 45m long section of concrete trail (3.3m wide) that is very steep. There is a metal handrail on one side for most of the steep section. If using a wheelchair assistance is very likely required. Found about 300m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Pinchpoints beside metal gate. The flattest gap beside the gate is 85cm wide, the bollards closer to the fence are 1.1m apart, but require going over grass and uneven ground. Gate and bollards are 1m high.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.728758846856,151.06988936663
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

2 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 80cm high, 71cm deep and 2.4m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 29cm deep and 2.07m wide. On a 3x3m concrete slab about 7m walk over rough grass from the trail.
This is found 30m into this walk at -33.728529081607,151.06990680098
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 30m into this walk

3 Trip Hazard

Unfenced and unmarked edge with potential 80cm or higher fall into the creek. Keep clear of the culverts edge when crossing.
This is found 110m into this walk at -33.727854282055,151.06969892979
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 110m into this walk

4 Wheelchair Steep

A 45m long section of concrete trail (3.3m wide) that is very steep. There is a metal handrail on one side for most of the steep section. If using a wheelchair assistance is very likely required.
This is found 300m into this walk at -33.7264933,151.0687933
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 300m into this walk

5 Seat

Nine timber log seats in old quarry. The seats are 3.7m wide and typically 50cm high. Access is over a flat dirt path 40m from the concrete trail.
This is found 350m into this walk at -33.725978199882,151.06889560819
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 350m into this walk

6 Pinch Point

Pinchpoint beside metal gate. The gap beside the gate is 73cm wide. Gate and bollards are1m high.
This is found 600m into this walk at -33.724307314526,151.06999397278
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 600m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	619 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

250m of this walk is flat with no steps and another 220m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (160m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 480m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 140m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 620m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 620m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 620m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 620m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bellamy fire trail walk starts at the End of Bellamy St (gps: -33.728765, 151.06981)
Your main transport option to End of Bellamy St is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Bellamy fire trail ends at the End of Timbarra Rd (gps: -33.724319, 151.07005)
Your main transport option to End of Timbarra Rd is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bvrp-bft
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-bvrp-bft

West Head Lookout

And Walk

West Head Lookout

Download & Print Map and Notes

This walk is all about the stunning views from the edge of West Head. After the lovely drive through the bushland along the West Head Rd you will love this gentle stroll down to what feels like the edge of the earth. There are great views across the Pittwater to Barenjoey Head as well as across the mouth of the Hawkesbury River. You will find plenty of information signs explaining some of the rich histories of the area, including about the gun emplacements that were built into the side of the cliffs here to protect from enemy ship invasion. Make a day of it by packing a picnic lunch and visiting Resolute picnic ground (and toilets) about 900m back along the road.

(0km) End of West Head Rd → Lion Island View

50 m
1 mins
4m
-5m

Very easy

From the end of West Head Rd (Ku-Ring-Gai Chase)

[Parking Accessible]

, this walk follows the flat sandstone paved path around the metal bollard[1], past the large ‘West Head Lookout’[2] sign, ignoring the ‘West Head Army Track’[3]. After about 20m the path widens significantly[4] and this walk continues gently downhill towards the views to come to the Lion Island viewing area[5] (at the top of set of steps[6]) with 4 seats

[Seat]

, marked with a series of ‘West Head Battery’ signs[7].

Lion Island View

The upper viewing platform at West Head Lookout provides great views framed by trees to Lion Island[8] and surrounding waterways. There are a few bench seats

[Seat]

and some information signs about the ‘West Head Battery’[9]. A lovely spot among the eucalypt and angophora forest[10].

(0.05km) Lion Island View → West Head Lookout

30 m
1 mins
0m
-5m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the viewing area, this walk heads towards the main water views down the 7 sandstone stone steps[11] (each 10cm high). At the bottom of the steps, this walk leads past the ‘Pacific Highway’ information sign[12] and continues down the path for another 20m to come to the main West Head Lookout area[13][14]. Now Veer right to rejoin the main walk .

(0.05km) Lion Island View → West Head Lookout

70 m
2 mins
2m
-7m

Easy track

Turn right: From the Lion Island viewing area[15], this walk heads directly away from the face of the ‘West Head Battery’ signs[16], past the top of the steps (initially keeping the steps to the left[17]). The walk soon veers left (at the seats) and follows the narrow (1.3m wide) stone path[18] as it gently winds downhill for about 40m to come to some more bench seats

[Seat]

[19] at the southern edge of the main West Head Lookout. From here the walk veers left and heads along the wide stone lookout area[20], passing some more seats

[Seat]

and information signs[21][22][23][24] coming to a panoramic photo sign naming the key view points[25].

West Head Lookout

West Head Lookout, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a large paved sandstone viewing area[26] with fantastic views and some interesting interpretive signs[27][28][29][30][31]. The view spans across the Hawkesbury River to Lion Island[32] to Patonga (Central Coast) also across the Pittwater to Barrenjoey Headland[33] and out to sea. The lookout has a series of bench seats

[Seat]

and a low (50cm[34]) stone wall. A lovely place to just sit and soak up the views, and history of the area.

Maps for the West Head Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map	1:40 000 Map Series	CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map	CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the West Head Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the West Head Lookout

Accessibility summary information for the West Head Lookout

Parking: There are 1 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 3 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 50m apart, with a maximum gap of 50m.
Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking Accessible

There are about 15 car parking bays in the area including one signposted mobiilty parking bay. The parking area is ashphalt, the mobility bay is 2.5m wide and 7m long.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.5787566,151.3085
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

2 Seat

A series of 4 timber slat bench seats, 48cm high, 43cm deep and 2.1m wide with no backrest or armrest.
This is found 40m into this walk at -33.578985691002,151.30894526839
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 40m into this walk

3 Seat

A series of 3 timber slat bench seats, 48cm high, 43cm deep and 2.1m wide with no backrest or armrest.
This is found 90m into this walk at -33.579323116922,151.30914643407
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 90m into this walk

4 Seat

A series of 3 timber slat bench seats, 48cm high, 28cm deep, 2.1m wide, a 38cm back rest and no armrest.
This is found 110m into this walk at -33.579210269327,151.30924165249
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 110m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	238 m
		Time	10 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 120m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 70m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 45m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 120m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 120m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 120m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 120m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The West Head Lookout walk starts and ends at the End of West Head Rd (gps: -33.578828, 151.30857)
Your main transport option to End of West Head Rd is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-krgcnp-whlw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-krgcnp-whlw

Rouse Hill Path circuit

And Walk

Rouse Hill Path circuit

Download & Print Map and Notes

Rouse Hill main car park

The main car park is found at the end of the 750m long driveway off Worcester Rd, Rouse Hill. There is room to park about 60 cars in the shade of the tall trees[1]. There is no signposted mobility parking but each parking bay is marked and 2.7m wide.

Rouse Hill main Picnic area and playground

Nestled among the tall eucalypt forest at the southern end of the main car park in Rouse Hill Regional Park is a lovely playground, picnic area and toilet block.
The well equiped children’s playground has a timber maze[2], climbing equipment[3], slides[4], and other equpment[5][6][7].
The picnic facilities between the car park and the playground include two large sheltered tables

[Picnic Shelter]

and BBQ’s

[Bbq]

. There are other seats and picnic tables around the area as well. About 20m west of the playground is a quieter elevated picnic shelter

[Picnic Shelter]

and BBQ

[Bbq]

.
There is a toilet block

[Toilet Accessible]

[Toilet]

about 150m walk from the playground around the edge of the large clearing[8].

(0km) Rouse Hill main car park → Playground intersection

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

From the southern edge of the main Rouse Hill Regional Park car park, this walk follows the concrete footpath, keeping the sheltered picnic areas

[Picnic Shelter]

to the left for about 15m[9] to come to the ‘Welcome to Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[10]. From here this walk continues beside the playground, following the gravel track[11] for 15m come to a 4-way intersection marked with the large ‘Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[12].

(0.03km) Playground intersection → Pavilion Intersection

540 m
11 mins
20m
-4m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt footpath gently uphill directly away from the playground[13]. The path leads past the elevated picnic shelter

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

[14] (on the right) and after about 55m the walk veers left at an intersection[15] to lead past the orange metal bollard[16] (1.1m wide gap). About 15m later this walk comes to another 3-way intersection[17] with a (short timber bridge[18] on the right – that leads towards a series of seats

[Seat]

). This walk continues straight along the main asphalt path[19] (ignoring the side paths) for about 300m to leave the trees and continue moderately steeply uphill

[Wheelchair Steep]

through the open grassy area for about 140m, behind the picnic shelter

[Wheelchair Steep]

, to come to a 3-way intersection just before the road/driveway[20].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill[21] along the asphalt footpath, keeping the road a short distance to the right for about 30m to come to a paved intersection[22].

(0.57km) Pavilion Intersection → Pavilion toilet

80 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the road, gently downhill along the asphalt path towards the picnic shelters. After about 15m this walk leads past the signposted ‘Crebra Pavilion’ picnic shelter[23]

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

[Potable Water]

. About another 20m later this path leads to the ‘Fibrosa Pavilion’ picnic shelter[24]

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

[Potable Water]

. The walk continues along the footpath for about 35m to come to the toilet block

[Toilet Accessible]

[Toilet]

(on the left) At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left .

Crebra & Fibrosa Pavilions

Nestled in the trees in Rouse Hill Regional Park is this very well equipped picnic area. There are two large (11x12m) sheltered areas. Closest to the road is the ‘Crebra Pavilion’ picnic shelter[25] with two large tables

[Picnic Shelter]

, a BBQ

[Bbq]

and tank water

[Potable Water]

. About 20m away is the similarly designed ‘Fibrosa Pavilion’ picnic shelter[26]

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

[Potable Water]

. Further down the path, you will find the toilet block

[Toilet]

with an accessible cubicle

[Toilet Accessible]

. There is parking nearby and sloping open grassy areas around. These facilities can be booked for exclusive use. A lovely place to spend time with family or friends.

(0.57km) Pavilion Intersection → Western Picnic area int.

200 m
3 mins
1m
-6m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently downhill along the asphalt footpath, keeping the road a short distance to the right. After 10m this walk leads around a metal orange bollard[29] (1.3m wide gap), then about 20m later leads past a picnic shelter[30]

[Picnic Shelter]

(on the right). This walk continues along the path as it meanders downhill for another 70m to pass another picnic shelter[31]

[Picnic Shelter]

(on the left). From here the walk continues down along the path for another 100m to a faint intersection, just before the road (as the path bends right) above the Western Picnic area

[Picnic Shelter]

[Seat]

[Bbq]

Western Picnic area

Just near the entrance (250m along driveway) of the Rouse Hill Regional Park is this queit and lovely picnic area. There are two sheltered picnic tables[32]

[Picnic Shelter]

with BBQs[33]

[Bbq]

. There is also a scattering of picnic platforms[34] and seats

[Seat]

. The picnic area is near an unfenced pond[35] and there is plenty of open grassy area around[36]. There is road side parking for about 6 cars[37]. A pleasant spot to stop while exploring the area.

(0.77km) Western picnic area int. → Tree hollow intersection

170 m
3 mins
5m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads across the road/driveway[38] (watching for traffic) and follows the asphalt footpath gently uphill for 30m to come to a clear three-way intersection marked with a ‘Welcome to Rouse Hill Regional Park’ information sign[39] and a bench seat[40]

[Seat]

.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the asphalt footpath as it winds through the open grassy area for 120m to pass a large dead tree[41] and comes to an intersection with a grassy trail[42] (on the left just as the path bends right near the road).

(0.95km) Tree hollow intersection → Rouse Hill main car park

580 m
12 mins
5m
-20m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt footpath towards[43] and then between the timber bollards[44] (1.2m gap), then across the road[45] (watch for traffic). This walk then follows the asphalt path on the other side of the road for about 10m to come to a three-way intersection[46] near the picnic shelters.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt footpath downhill through the grassy clearing, away from the road and initially keeping the sheltered picnic area

[Wheelchair Steep]

on the right. The path meanders mostly downhill and after 80m the path steepens

[Wheelchair Steep]

for a time then leads less steeply down for another 50m into a eucalypt forest. The walk then continues downhill along the path for 300m among the trees, ignoring the side paths to come to a 3-way intersection (with a short timber bridge[47] on the left, that leads to a series of seats

[Seat]

). The walk continues straight for about 15m to pass the orange metal bollard[48] (1.1m wide gap), then about 30m later this walk veers right at a 3-way intersection[49]. The walk continues down along the path past the elevated picnic shelter

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

for 55m to come to an intersection[50], just before the playground, marked with a large ‘Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[51] (on the right).
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the face of ‘Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[52] along the gravel track, keeping the playground on the right. After about 15m this walk comes to a ‘Welcome to Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[53]. From here this walk follows the concrete path for 15m, past the sheltered picnic area

[Picnic Shelter]

to come to the main Rouse Hill Regional Park car park[54].

Maps for the Rouse Hill Path circuit walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Riverstone	1:25 000 Map Series	90301S RIVERSTONE	NSW-90301S
Penrith	1:100 000 Map Series	9030 PENRITH	9030

Cross sectional view of the Rouse Hill Path circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Rouse Hill Path circuit

Accessibility summary information for the Rouse Hill Path circuit

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 1 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 9 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 100m apart, with a maximum gap of 480m.
Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Wheelchair Steep Two sections of this path (about 25m long) are moderately (1.6:12) steep. Found about 450m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 85cm wide, hand basin 78cm high, toilet seat 48cm high with a 82cm high handrail, in a 2.7×2.8m room. Turn lock at 1.05m, light door.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.67941101441,150.91066271067
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

2 Toilet

Seperate male/female toilet block. Access via 5 15cm steps. Entrance is 80cm wide, hand basin 90cm high, toilet seat 40cm high with no handrail, cubical door is 63cm wide. Male urinal is 65cm high.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.679381998282,150.91072708368
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

3 Bbq

Two BBQs on a large concrete slab. BBQ is 91cm high, 1.67m wide and 88cm deep. The hot plates are 44/44cm.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.6804116,150.9108583
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

4 Picnic Shelter

Two seperate and large sheltered timber picnic tables and bench seat. The tables are 77cm high, 1.6m deep and 3.6m wide. The seats vary but about 36cm high, 48cm deep and 1.6m wide (no backrest). There are several gaps to get own chair under table on concrete slab.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.680528127899,150.91074720025
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

5 Picnic Shelter

An elevated picnic platform and shelter. The table is 79cm high, 1.2m deep and 2.3m wide. The seats are 51cm high, 27cm deep and 2m wide. There is also a BBQ beside. Ramp is 1.4:12 steep, 1.15m wide.
This is found 50m into this walk at -33.680741281771,150.91058090329
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 50m into this walk

6 Bbq

A BBQ in elevated shelter. BBQ is 96cm high (with table beside) and has one hotplate 44/44cm.
This is found 60m into this walk at -33.680773645402,150.91056883335
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 60m into this walk

7 Seat

A series of three timber slat bench seat, 35-45cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
This is found 120m into this walk at -33.680886360021,150.90978696942
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 120m into this walk

8 Toilet

Shared male/female toilets. Entrance is 77cm wide, hand basin 87cm high, toilet seat 43cm high with no handrail.
This is found 350m into this walk at -33.681295925757,150.90798586607
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 350m into this walk

9 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 82cm wide, hand basin 78cm high, toilet seat 42cm high with a 82cm high handrail, in a 2×2.3m room. The path to acces the ramp has a 2m long steep (2:12) section.
This is found 350m into this walk at -33.681329405159,150.9079644084
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 350m into this walk

10 Wheelchair Steep

Two sections of this path (about 25m long) are moderately (1.6:12) steep.
This is found 450m into this walk at -33.680494648186,150.90886294842
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 450m into this walk

11 Bbq

Two free electric BBQs hotplates in sheltered picnic area. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 2.05m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 72/72cm.
This is found 520m into this walk at -33.6808160529,150.9081441164
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 520m into this walk

12 Potable Water

Water tap from tank in picnic shelter. Tap is over basin. Basin is 94cm high, tap is set back 45cm.
This is found 520m into this walk at -33.680818284873,150.90810522437
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 520m into this walk

13 Picnic Shelter

A very large sheltered picnic area, with two long tables, tank water and BBQs. The tables are 74cm high, 1.2m deep and 5.5m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 49cm deep and 5.5m wide. There is step and ramp access.
This is found 520m into this walk at -33.680762485531,150.90813338757
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 520m into this walk

14 Bbq

Two free electric BBQs hotplates in sheltered picnic area. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 2.05m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 72/72cm.
This is found 570m into this walk at -33.681052641713,150.90796977282
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 570m into this walk

15 Picnic Shelter

A very large sheltered picnic area, with two long tables, tank water and BBQs. The tables are 74cm high, 1.2m deep and 5.5m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 49cm deep and 5.5m wide. There is step and ramp access.
This is found 570m into this walk at -33.6810216,150.90798
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 570m into this walk

16 Potable Water

Water tap from tank in picnic shelter. Tap is over basin. Basin is 94cm high, tap is set back 45cm.
This is found 570m into this walk at -33.681072729412,150.90794429183
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 570m into this walk

17 Picnic Shelter

A sheltered timber picnic table. The table is 76cm high, 76cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 28cm deep and 2.1m wide. On a 3.9x4m concrete slab, with a 9cm step on side.
This is found 600m into this walk at -33.680629682951,150.90750440955
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 600m into this walk

18 Picnic Shelter

A sheltered timber picnic table. The table is 76cm high, 76cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 28cm deep and 2.1m wide. On a 3.9x4m concrete slab, with a 7cm step on side.
This is found 670m into this walk at -33.680500228139,150.90708330274
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 670m into this walk

19 Picnic Shelter

A sheltered timber picnic table. The table is 80cm high, 1.2cm deep and 2.3m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 50cm deep and 2.3m wide. The concrete slab has a 10cm step on side.
This is found 770m into this walk at -33.679426638475,150.90671852231
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 770m into this walk

20 Seat

Two timber slat bench seats, 56cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
This is found 770m into this walk at -33.6792416,150.9066666
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 770m into this walk

21 Seat

Two seating and picnic platforms. The platforms are 32cm high and 1.7×1.7m in size. About 10m over grass from the road.
This is found 770m into this walk at -33.679452306576,150.90658709407
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 770m into this walk

22 Bbq

Two free electric BBQs in sheltered picnic areas. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 1.7m wide and 88cm deep. Hot plates are 45/45cm.
This is found 770m into this walk at -33.679452306576,150.90670242906
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 770m into this walk

23 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 47cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
This is found 820m into this walk at -33.6796433,150.9073249
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 820m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.5 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.4km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 130m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.5km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 1km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 510m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.5km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Rouse Hill Path circuit walk starts and ends at the Rouse Hill main car park (gps: -33.680471, 150.91068)
Your main transport option to Rouse Hill main car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-rousehrp-rhpc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-rousehrp-rhpc

Rouse Hill Estate walk

And Walk

Rouse Hill Estate walk

Download & Print Map and Notes

Rouse Hill main car park

Rouse Hill main Picnic area and playground

[Picnic Shelter]

and BBQ’s

[Bbq]

. There are other seats and picnic tables around the area as well. About 20m west of the playground is a quieter elevated picnic shelter

[Picnic Shelter]

and BBQ

[Bbq]

.
There is a toilet block

[Toilet Accessible]

[Toilet]

about 150m walk from the playground around the edge of the large clearing[8].

(0km) Rouse Hill main car park → Northern edge of main car park

100 m
2 mins
2m
-1m

Easy track

From the southern edge of the main Rouse Hill Regional Park car park, this walk heads through the asphalt car park to the large ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ sign[9] near the car park exit.

(0.1km) Northern edge of main car park → Rebels intersection

430 m
7 mins
14m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the northern edge of the car park, this walk follows the large ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ sign[10] between the wide timber bollards and across the dirt trail for 20m to then cross rough gravel driveway [11]. The walk continues straight to follow the dirt and grassy trail as it winds uphill for 400m (ignoring the narrower side tracks) to find a ‘rebels’ information sign[12]. Less than 10m past this sign, this walk comes to a t-intersection marked with a ‘Horse Trail’ sign[13].

(0.53km) Rebels intersection → Pavilion toilet

200 m
4 mins
1m
-1m

Easy track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the mostly flat grassy trail towards the road, initially keeping the ‘Horse Trail’ sign[14] to the left, for just shy of 50m to pass an arrow post[15] and come to an intersection with an asphalt footpath just before the road[16].
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt footpath towards[17] and then between the timber bollards[18] (1.2m gap), then across the road[19] (watch for traffic). This walk then follows the asphalt path on the other side of the road for about 10m to come to a three-way intersection[20] near the picnic shelters.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill[21] along the asphalt footpath, keeping the road a short distance to the right for about 30m to come to a paved intersection[22].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the road, gently downhill along the asphalt path towards the picnic shelters. After about 15m this walk leads past the signposted ‘Crebra Pavilion’ picnic shelter[23]

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

[Potable Water]

. About another 20m later this path leads to the ‘Fibrosa Pavilion’ picnic shelter[24]

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

[Potable Water]

. The walk continues along the footpath for about 35m to come to the toilet block

[Toilet Accessible]

[Toilet]

(on the left) At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Crebra & Fibrosa Pavilions

[Picnic Shelter]

, a BBQ

[Bbq]

and tank water

[Potable Water]

. About 20m away is the similarly designed ‘Fibrosa Pavilion’ picnic shelter[26]

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

[Potable Water]

. Further down the path, you will find the toilet block

[Toilet]

with an accessible cubicle

[Toilet Accessible]

. There is parking nearby and sloping open grassy areas around. These facilities can be booked for exclusive use. A lovely place to spend time with family or friends.

(0.53km) Rebels intersection → Generations intersection

180 m
3 mins
0m
-2m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the face of the ‘Horse Trail’ sign[29] and away from the road along the mostly flat grassy trail for just shy of 150m to come to a three-way intersection (near the corner of a black chainlink fence[30] on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the main grassy trail keeping the fence a short distance to the right for nearly 50m to come to a three-way intersection marked with a ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ arrow post[31] and a ‘follow 7 generations’ information sign[32].

(0.71km) Generations int. → Western picnic area int.

250 m
4 mins
0m
-4m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Extention Loop 1km’ arrow post[33], distinctly downhill along the dirt and grassy trail. The trail leads downhill for 90m to continue straight at the unsignposted intersection[34], then 100m later this trail leads past a bench seat[35]

[Seat]

and comes to a t-intersection with an asphalt path marked with a ‘Welcome to Rouse Hill Regional Park’ information sign[36].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the asphalt footpath for about 30m to then cross[37] the road/driveway (watching for traffic). About 10m after crossing the road, this walk comes to a faint intersection, above the Western Picnic area

[Picnic Shelter]

[Seat]

[Bbq]

(on your right), just as the path bends left[38]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Western Picnic area

Just near the entrance (250m along driveway) of the Rouse Hill Regional Park is this queit and lovely picnic area. There are two sheltered picnic tables[39]

[Picnic Shelter]

with BBQs[40]

[Bbq]

. There is also a scattering of picnic platforms[41] and seats

[Seat]

. The picnic area is near an unfenced pond[42] and there is plenty of open grassy area around[43]. There is road side parking for about 6 cars[44]. A pleasant spot to stop while exploring the area.

(0.71km) Generations intersection → Buildings intersection

110 m
2 mins
1m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the higher ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ arrow[45] past the ‘Follow 7 generations’ information sign[46], alongside the fence (on your right). The trail leads for 100m with views of the Rouse Hill Farm buildings[47] (through the fence) to come to an intersection with a grassy trail (on the left)[48].

Rouse Hill House & Farm

During the 1800s and 1900s this area was farmed by six generations of Rouse and Terry families. The land is now divided in the regional park where you are walking and the fenced off Rouse Hill House & Farm building area managed by Sydney Living Museums. Through the fence, you can see the farm buildings and get a taste of the grand property. You can explore the area by driving to 356 Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill and paying a reasonable entry fee. Well worth exploring.

(0.81km) Buildings intersection → Property intersection

90 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill along the grassy trail keeping the fence to the right for about 15m to pass the ‘buildings frozen in time?’ information sign[50]. The walk continues along the trail gently uphill for 70m to pass under the power lines[51] then about 15m later come to a seat

[Seat]

and an ‘a significant property?’ information sign[52].

Maps for the Rouse Hill Estate walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Riverstone	1:25 000 Map Series	90301S RIVERSTONE	NSW-90301S
Penrith	1:100 000 Map Series	9030 PENRITH	9030

Cross sectional view of the Rouse Hill Estate walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Rouse Hill Estate walk

Accessibility summary information for the Rouse Hill Estate walk

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 1 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 3 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 450m apart, with a maximum gap of 900m.
Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Bbq

A BBQ in elevated shelter. BBQ is 96cm high (with table beside) and has one hotplate 44/44cm.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.680773645402,150.91056883335
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

2 Picnic Shelter

Found 0m into this walk

3 Bbq

Found 0m into this walk

4 Picnic Shelter

An elevated picnic platform and shelter. The table is 79cm high, 1.2m deep and 2.3m wide. The seats are 51cm high, 27cm deep and 2m wide. There is also a BBQ beside. Ramp is 1.4:12 steep, 1.15m wide.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.680741281771,150.91058090329
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

5 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 85cm wide, hand basin 78cm high, toilet seat 48cm high with a 82cm high handrail, in a 2.7×2.8m room. Turn lock at 1.05m, light door.
This is found 110m into this walk at -33.67941101441,150.91066271067
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 110m into this walk

6 Toilet

Seperate male/female toilet block. Access via 5 15cm steps. Entrance is 80cm wide, hand basin 90cm high, toilet seat 40cm high with no handrail, cubical door is 63cm wide. Male urinal is 65cm high.
This is found 110m into this walk at -33.679381998282,150.91072708368
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 110m into this walk

7 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 82cm wide, hand basin 78cm high, toilet seat 42cm high with a 82cm high handrail, in a 2×2.3m room. The path to acces the ramp has a 2m long steep (2:12) section.
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.681329405159,150.9079644084
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 510m into this walk

8 Toilet

Shared male/female toilets. Entrance is 77cm wide, hand basin 87cm high, toilet seat 43cm high with no handrail.
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.681295925757,150.90798586607
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 510m into this walk

9 Potable Water

Water tap from tank in picnic shelter. Tap is over basin. Basin is 94cm high, tap is set back 45cm.
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.680818284873,150.90810522437
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 510m into this walk

10 Picnic Shelter

A very large sheltered picnic area, with two long tables, tank water and BBQs. The tables are 74cm high, 1.2m deep and 5.5m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 49cm deep and 5.5m wide. There is step and ramp access.
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.680762485531,150.90813338757
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 510m into this walk

11 Picnic Shelter

A very large sheltered picnic area, with two long tables, tank water and BBQs. The tables are 74cm high, 1.2m deep and 5.5m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 49cm deep and 5.5m wide. There is step and ramp access.
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.6810216,150.90798
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 510m into this walk

12 Bbq

Two free electric BBQs hotplates in sheltered picnic area. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 2.05m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 72/72cm.
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.681052641713,150.90796977282
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 510m into this walk

13 Bbq

Two free electric BBQs hotplates in sheltered picnic area. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 2.05m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 72/72cm.
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.6808160529,150.9081441164
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 510m into this walk

14 Potable Water

Water tap from tank in picnic shelter. Tap is over basin. Basin is 94cm high, tap is set back 45cm.
This is found 510m into this walk at -33.681072729412,150.90794429183
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 510m into this walk

15 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 47cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
This is found 530m into this walk at -33.6796433,150.9073249
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 530m into this walk

16 Picnic Shelter

A sheltered timber picnic table. The table is 80cm high, 1.2cm deep and 2.3m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 50cm deep and 2.3m wide. The concrete slab has a 10cm step on side.
This is found 540m into this walk at -33.679426638475,150.90671852231
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 540m into this walk

17 Seat

Two seating and picnic platforms. The platforms are 32cm high and 1.7×1.7m in size. About 10m over grass from the road.
This is found 540m into this walk at -33.679452306576,150.90658709407
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 540m into this walk

18 Bbq

Two free electric BBQs in sheltered picnic areas. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 1.7m wide and 88cm deep. Hot plates are 45/45cm.
This is found 540m into this walk at -33.679452306576,150.90670242906
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 540m into this walk

19 Seat

Two timber slat bench seats, 56cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
This is found 600m into this walk at -33.6792416,150.9066666
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 600m into this walk

20 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 51cm high, 36cm deep and 2m wide with no backrest or arm rests.
This is found 900m into this walk at -33.676923403855,150.90677082539
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 900m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.8 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 670m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 240m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 900m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 900m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 900m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 900m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 900m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Rouse Hill Estate walk walk starts and ends at the Rouse Hill main car park (gps: -33.680472, 150.91068)
Your main transport option to Rouse Hill main car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-rousehrp-rhew
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-rousehrp-rhew

Rouse Hill Regional Park

And Walk

Rouse Hill

Second Ponds Creek walk

And Walk

Second Ponds Creek walk

Download & Print Map and Notes

Rouse Hill main car park

Rouse Hill main Picnic area and playground

[Picnic Shelter]

and BBQ’s

[Bbq]

. There are other seats and picnic tables around the area as well. About 20m west of the playground is a quieter elevated picnic shelter

[Picnic Shelter]

and BBQ

[Bbq]

.
There is a toilet block

[Toilet Accessible]

[Toilet]

about 150m walk from the playground around the edge of the large clearing[8].

(0km) Rouse Hill main car park → Toilet Block

150 m
2 mins
1m
-2m

Very easy

From the main large car park in Rouse Hill Regional Park (beside the playground[9] and picnic area[10]

[Picnic Shelter]

[Bbq]

), this walk follows the asphalt path[11] gently downhill towards the large clearing keeping the playground and BBQ area on the right. After about 40m this walk comes to the edge of the grassy clearing and turns left at the 3-way intersection[12], to walk along the path for about 30m to pass a picnic platform[13]

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) and come to a sheltered seating area[14]

[Seat]

(on the right). This walk continues along the path passing another picnic platform[15]

[Picnic Table]

then after about 60m comes to the front of the toilet block[16]

[Toilet Accessible]

[Toilet]

(0km) Rouse Hill main car park → Maze Intersection

70 m
2 mins
0m
-2m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the southern edge of the main Rouse Hill Regional Park car park, this walk follows the concrete footpath, keeping the sheltered picnic areas

[Picnic Shelter]

to the left for about 15m[17] to come to the ‘Welcome to Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[18]. From here this walk continues beside the playground, following the gravel track[19] for 15m come to a 4-way intersection marked with the large ‘Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[20].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the mostly flat dirt/gravel track[21], directly away from the car park and asphalt path to head behind the ‘Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[22]. The track gently bends left[23] and after 35m comes to a clear 3-way intersection, marked by a ‘Take a stroll around’ sign[24] (behind the timber maze).

(0.07km) Maze Intersection → Second Ponds northern int.

270 m
4 mins
0m
-4m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently downhill along the wide track keeping the playground and timber maze on the left[25]. After a few meters, this walk heads past the back entrance to the maze[26] then continues (away from the playground) for 30m to find a picnic platform

[Picnic Table]

(on the left). This walk continues for about 15m to the ‘Every plant tells a story’ sign[27] where the track then starts to meander for 100m through the forest to cross a concrete ford

[Trip Hazard]

, that floods during heavy or prolonged rain. This part of the track does become boggy after rain. About 30m after the ford this walk leads past a seat

[Seat]

then continues for another 70m to cross a small gulley then head gently uphill to a 3-way intersection[28][29], marked by an arrow post[30][31].

(0.34km) Second Ponds northern int. → Second Ponds Picnic shelters

190 m
3 mins
3m
0m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Extension track’ arrow[32] gently uphill along the gravel track for about 60m towards the clearing, where the track bends right to reach an intersection marked with a ‘Weathering and Droughts’ sign[33] (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide gravel track gently uphill initially keeping large clearing on the left. After about 70m this walk leads alongside a dam[34] (on the right) and comes to a sheltered picnic table

[Picnic Shelter]

(on the edge of the dam). The walk continues along the wide gravel track for another 50m to find two more similar picnic shelters

[Picnic Shelter]

(on the right). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Second Ponds Picnic shelters

Nestled in a quiet area beside the pond on the eastern edge of Rouse Hill Regional Park is a series lovely sheltered picnic tables

[Picnic Shelter]

. The unfenced pond is about 60m across and provides a pleasant backdrop[35] and a waterhole for local wildlife. There are also views the other direction across the grassy hills and the old farmland[36]. A pleasant spot to sit and rest or stay to enjoy your picnic.

(0.34km) Second Ponds northern int. → Maze Intersection

460 m
8 mins
9m
-5m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Second Ponds Creek Loop’ arrow[37] (in the opposite direction to the ‘Extension track’ arrow) gently downhill where the track soon bends right. The track leads for about 40m to pass an informal track[38] (on the left that leads towards the creek) then come to a ‘Flooded with history’ information sign[39] (on the left). The track continues to gently meander alongside the creek for another 80m to cross a concrete ford

[Trip Hazard]

. This ford and track floods after heavy or prolonged rain and this area may also become boggy. The walk continues along the clear track for another 50m to come to a ‘Birds & black snakes’ information sign[40] and a seat

[Seat]

(on the left). From here this walk meanders gently uphill through the forest for about 120m to the ‘Rich Aboriginal area’ sign[41] (on the left). This walk continues to meanders gently uphill through the forest[42] for another 160m to come to a 3-way intersection[43] (beside the timber maze), marked by a ‘Take a stroll around’ sign[44] (on the right).

(0.8km) Maze Intersection → Rouse Hill main car park

70 m
2 mins
2m
0m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the dirt/gravel track[45], directly away from the face of the ‘Take a stroll around’ sign[46] gently uphill towards the playground and picnic area. The track bends right and after 35m this walk comes to a 3-way intersection, marked with a large ‘Rouse Hill Regional Park[47] (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the face of ‘Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[48] along the gravel track, keeping the playground on the right. After about 15m this walk comes to a ‘Welcome to Rouse Hill Regional Park’ sign[49]. From here this walk follows the concrete path for 15m, past the sheltered picnic area

[Picnic Shelter]

to come to the main Rouse Hill Regional Park car park[50].

Maps for the Second Ponds Creek walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Riverstone	1:25 000 Map Series	90301S RIVERSTONE	NSW-90301S
Penrith	1:100 000 Map Series	9030 PENRITH	9030

Cross sectional view of the Second Ponds Creek walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Second Ponds Creek walk

Accessibility summary information for the Second Ponds Creek walk

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 5 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 130m apart, with a maximum gap of 220m.
Hazards: There are 2 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard Concrete creek ford. The ford is 2.3m wide 3.3m long and has a gradient in and out of 2:12. Found about 250m into the walk.
Trip Hazard Concrete creek ford. The ford is 2.4m wide 2.9m long and has a gradient in and out of 2:12. Found about 460m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Picnic Table

A seating and picnic platform. The platform is 32cm high and 1.7×1.7m in size. About 3m over grass from the path.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.68008842662,150.91077670455
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

2 Seat

A series of four timber bench seats sheltered under a roof. The seats are 39cm high, 36cm deep and 1.8m wide (two are 2.4m wide) with no arm or backrest. The concrete slab is 3.5x4m and is about 6m over grass from the path.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.679933303043,150.91082900763
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

3 Picnic Table

A seating and picnic platform. The platform is 32cm high and 1.7×1.7m in size. About 4m over grass from the path.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.679910983081,150.91056883335
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

4 Toilet Accessible

Found 0m into this walk

5 Toilet

Found 0m into this walk

6 Bbq

Found 0m into this walk

7 Picnic Shelter

Two seperate and large sheltered timber picnic tables and bench seat. The tables are 77cm high, 1.6m deep and 3.6m wide. The seats vary but about 36cm high, 48cm deep and 1.6m wide (no backrest). There are several gaps to get own chair under table on concrete slab.
This is found 10m into this walk at -33.680528127899,150.91074720025
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 10m into this walk

8 Bbq

A BBQ in elevated shelter. BBQ is 96cm high (with table beside) and has one hotplate 44/44cm.
This is found 20m into this walk at -33.680773645402,150.91056883335
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 20m into this walk

9 Picnic Shelter

An elevated picnic platform and shelter. The table is 79cm high, 1.2m deep and 2.3m wide. The seats are 51cm high, 27cm deep and 2m wide. There is also a BBQ beside. Ramp is 1.4:12 steep, 1.15m wide.
This is found 20m into this walk at -33.680741281771,150.91058090329
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 20m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

A seating and picnic platform. The platform is 33cm high and 1.8×1.8m in size. About 2m over grass from the track.
This is found 130m into this walk at -33.680617407072,150.91180130839
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 130m into this walk

11 Trip Hazard

Concrete creek ford. The ford is 2.3m wide 3.3m long and has a gradient in and out of 2:12.
This is found 250m into this walk at -33.6797683,150.9122883
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 250m into this walk

12 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 44cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
This is found 280m into this walk at -33.67953,150.9122566
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 280m into this walk

13 Picnic Shelter

A sheltered timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 74cm high, 76cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide. On a 3.9x4m concrete slab, with 30cm step at back.
This is found 340m into this walk at -33.678617531378,150.9113560617
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 340m into this walk

14 Picnic Shelter

A sheltered timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 74cm high, 76cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide. On a 3.9x4m concrete slab.
This is found 360m into this walk at -33.678127599379,150.91129437089
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 360m into this walk

15 Picnic Shelter

A sheltered timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 74cm high, 76cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide. On a 3.9x4m concrete slab, with a 16cm step on side.
This is found 360m into this walk at -33.67799144466,150.91116964817
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 360m into this walk

16 Trip Hazard

Concrete creek ford. The ford is 2.4m wide 2.9m long and has a gradient in and out of 2:12.
This is found 460m into this walk at -33.679501410747,150.91260462999
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 460m into this walk

17 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 47cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
This is found 500m into this walk at -33.679899823098,150.91261267662
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 500m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	865 m
		Time	20 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 800m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 65m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 800m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 65m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 730m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 140m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 870m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 460m of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 410m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 870m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Second Ponds Creek walk walk starts and ends at the Rouse Hill main car park (gps: -33.680471, 150.91068)
Your main transport option to Rouse Hill main car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-rousehrp-spcw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-rousehrp-spcw

George Phillips Lookout walk

And Walk

George Phillips Lookout walk

Download & Print Map and Notes

On this short and easy walk, you will explore two lookouts with stunning views down the Grose Valley. Starting from the car park, you really should make the short side trip through the stone arch to Govetts Leap Lookout. The main walk follows the well-formed footpath through the bush up to the less visited George Phillips Lookout. There are a pleasant stone shelter and picnic tables here. Around the car park are plenty of picnic facilities and a toilet block. A great walk giving you a sense of the scale of the breathtaking Grose Valley.

(0km) Govetts Leap Lookout Picnic Area → Govetts Leap Lookout

40 m
1 mins
0m
-7m

Very easy

From the large stone shelter[1] at the edge of the turning circle (and car park)[2] at the end of Govetts Leap Rd, this walk heads 35m towards the valley views[3] to head through the stone arch[4] then down the ramp[5] to the large flat gravel and fenced ‘Govetts Leap’ lookout platform[6].

Govetts Leap Lookout

Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park[9], there are also toilets[10]

[Toilet Accessible]

and picnic shelters[11]

[Picnic Shelter]

nearby.

(0km) Govetts Leap Lookout Picnic Area → George Phillips Lookout

290 m
6 mins
11m
-7m

Very easy

Turn right: From the large stone shelter[12]

[Picnic Shelter]

[Wheelchair Rough]

at the edge of the turning circle (and car park)[13] at the end of Govetts Leap Rd, this walk heads for about 60m across the dirt/gravel[14] car park, away from the main cliff views, keeping the road to the left. The walk then heads between the timber bollards[15]

[Trip Hazard]

, to follow the ‘The Fairfax Heritage Trail’ asphalt path[16] and continues gently uphill for 180m to where path bends sharply left, then right. Here the walk continues along the path for another 25m to the signposted[17] ‘George Phillips Lookout’[18] (on your right).

George Phillips Lookout

George Phillips Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, provides stunning views east into the Grose Valley. The lookout offers views to Pulpit Rock, the horseshoe-shaped gorge and over the deep, green gorges of the Grose Valley to Mount Banks. The lookout is fenced and has a wheelchair accessible ramp. There are a series of picnic tables including a stone shelter

[Picnic Shelter]

just behind the lookout.

Maps for the George Phillips Lookout walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the George Phillips Lookout walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the George Phillips Lookout walk

Accessibility summary information for the George Phillips Lookout walk

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 1 places to sit on this walk.

Hazards: There are 2 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Wheelchair Rough This walk leads through a gravel carpark for about 60m. The surface in unevean and erroded in places. The gravel is mostly compressed but the surface may soften after prolonged rain. Found about 30m into the walk.
Trip Hazard A 5 to 10cm step between carpark and track. Access is between bollards that are 110cm apart. Found about 70m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Toilet Accessible

Signposted accessible and general use male and female toilets. Access via concrete ramp, however, the top of the ramp is accessed via loose gravel carpark with some steep eroded sections.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.628074,150.31099
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 0m into this walk

2 Picnic Shelter

Picnic shelters at the end of Govetts Leap Road. Seats are ~45cm high and benches 75cm high. Most shelters have an entrance ~1.2m wide with, and similar gap between table and wall. The largest shelter has an entrance wider than 4m, bench seating but no tables.
This is found 10m into this walk at -33.628293,150.310933
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 10m into this walk

3 Wheelchair Rough

This walk leads through a gravel carpark for about 60m. The surface in unevean and erroded in places. The gravel is mostly compressed but the surface may soften after prolonged rain.
This is found 30m into this walk at -33.62833,150.310745
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 30m into this walk

4 Trip Hazard

A 5 to 10cm step between carpark and track. Access is between bollards that are 110cm apart.
This is found 70m into this walk at -33.628232557919,150.31033068895
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 70m into this walk

5 Picnic Shelter

Stone shelter at George Phillips Lookout. Timer slat bench seat (46cm high) around the inside wall. Two picnic tables (75cm high) with wheelchair access (no seats on one side). Access to shelter via 1.37cm gap in concrete wall.
This is found 290m into this walk at -33.626508404352,150.31098246574
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 290m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	588 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 290m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 290m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 290m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 290m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 290m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 290m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The George Phillips Lookout walk walk starts and ends at the Govetts Leap Lookout Picnic Area (gps: -33.628268, 150.31109)
Your main transport option to Govetts Leap Lookout Picnic Area is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-gplw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-gplw

Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

And Walk

Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Download & Print Map and Notes

Wander among the mangroves to step back in time to explore the old Schoolmaster’s House that was part of a once vibrant community in the area. Following devastating floods in 1955, the people moved from the area with the area still being leased as farmland. Now, these wetlands are protected as part of the national park ensuring the survival of the endangered ecological community of saltmarsh and all the fish, birds and other animals that rely on them for survival. Bring a picnic lunch and settle under a tree or bring binoculars and a bird guide. Take your time to enjoy all this area has on offer.

(0km) Mangrove Boardwalk car park → Boardwalk seating area

350 m
5 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

From the Mangrove Boardwalk car park

[Pinch Point]

[1] on Millams Rd Kooragang, (with the large ‘Welcome to Kooragang Wetlands’ sign[2]) this walk follows the ‘Mangrove Boardwalk’ arrow[3] along the timber boardwalk directly away from the road. This walk gently meanders along the boardwalk for about 80m to cross a bridge with (90cm high) hand railings[4], to come to a seat

[Seat]

about 50m later. This walk then continues for the next 160m, passing a few information signs[5][6][7] to find another seat

[Seat]

. The walk continues along the boardwalk through the open wetlands for another 60m to come to a third seat

[Seat]

(on the left).

Mangroves

Mangroves are a type of resistant, salt tolerant and pretty cool tree. They are are a type of halophyte, a plant that grows in salty water. They are perfectly adapted for life in harsh coastal conditions and salt marshes like this one. The plants contain systems to manage the salt levels and root system to anchor in different areas from deep mud to rocky coastlines. The roots also have aerial shoots to help deal with the particular low oxygen levels of mud. The mangroves are great and environmentaly critical to the survival of many animals like crabs and birds.

(0.35km) Boardwalk seating area → Mangrove Boardwalk int.

190 m
3 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the seat, this walk follows the timber boardwalk south initially keeping the seat to the left and past the ‘Mangroves’ information sign[9]. This walk continues for about 180m, passing a few more information signs[10][11] to come to a 3-way intersection[12][13].

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Cobbans Track int.

160 m
2 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Cobbans Creek’ arrow sign[14] along the timber boardwalk keeping the open area to the left. After about 40m the boardwalk ends and this walk heads along an asphalt path[15], for about 10m to a seat

[Seat]

and the ‘Sue’s Garden’ sign[16] (both on the left). From here this walk continues along the asphalt path for about 110m, passing two more seats

[Seat]

and a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) to cross a short timber bridge and come to the Cobbans Track T-intersection[17], marked by the ‘Cobbans Creek’ sign[18]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Schoolmasters House

60 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘schoolmasters house’ sign[19] gently uphill along the concrete path[20]. After about 20m the path leads past a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) and continues for about 30m to come to the front of the ‘School Masters House’[21] (on the right). Access to the old school house is either via smaller steps[22] or around the far side by heading through the car park where there are a few picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

Schoolmasters House

The schoolmaster’s house building is now used as the Kooragang Wetlands Information Centre. The building is open to the public (phone 02-4964 9308), with some interesting displays. In 1955 there were over 50 families and this school in the area, when the island was devastated by a massive flood. Following the flood, the area then was taken under state control and was leased for grazing. The school opened in 1873 and closed in 1968.
There are two main entrances. The back entrance has 3 14cm steps to get inside[26]. More info.

Maps for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Beresfield	1:25 000 Map Series	92323N BERESFIELD	NSW-92323N
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Accessibility summary information for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Concrete wheel stops at edge of carpark. The gap between the wheel stops is 1.2m, and 12cm high.
This is found 10m into this walk at -32.844768228543,151.69740691781
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 10m into this walk

2 Seat

A timber bench seat, 46cm high, 29cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 120m into this walk at -32.845680866787,151.69791519642
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 120m into this walk

3 Seat

A timber bench seat, 46cm high, 30cm deep and 1.97m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 300m into this walk at -32.846449278376,151.69922545552
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 300m into this walk

4 Seat

A timber bench seat, 50cm high, 36cm deep and 1.66m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 350m into this walk at -32.846951784409,151.699308604
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 350m into this walk

5 Seat

A timber seat, 53cm high, 44cm deep and 1.9m wide with a 19cm high arm and 46cm backrest. The seat is 2m from the track over grass.
This is found 540m into this walk at -32.847129801559,151.70140475035
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 540m into this walk

6 Seat

A timber bench seat, 43cm high, 25cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest. About 4m over the grass from the track.
This is found 540m into this walk at -32.847366406079,151.70146912336
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 540m into this walk

7 Seat

A timber seat, 48cm high, 44cm deep and 1.7m wide with a 18cm high arm and50cm backrest. The seat is 10m from the track over grass.
This is found 540m into this walk at -32.847315,151.7015966
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 540m into this walk

8 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 80cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 49cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). on a (4.2×4.2m) paved area, 10m from main track.
This is found 540m into this walk at -32.847477947991,151.70163944364
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 540m into this walk

9 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 74cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 43cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). on a (4.2×4.2m) paved area, 5m from main track.
This is found 560m into this walk at -32.846583355376,151.70103594661
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 560m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The tables are 69cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 18cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). Behind the school masters house.
This is found 580m into this walk at -32.846231825331,151.7012424767
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 580m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.2 km
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 590m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 590m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 590m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 590m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 590m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 590m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House walk starts and ends at the Mangrove Boardwalk car park (gps: -32.844726, 151.69741)
Your main transport option to Mangrove Boardwalk car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-hwnp-mbtsh
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-hwnp-mbtsh

And Walk

Dead Horse Gap Loop track

Covered in snow part of the year

Kosciuszko Express Chairlift

(0km) Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift → Top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift

Very easy

Eagles Nest Restaurant

(1.86km) Top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift → Int of Dead Horse Gap track and Kosciuszko footpath

Moderate track

(2.21km) Int of Dead Horse Gap track and Kosciuszko footpath → Top of Basin Tbar

Hard track

(2.32km) Top of Basin Tbar → Upper rest area

Hard track

(3.99km) Upper rest area → Int of Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks

Moderate track

(7.02km) Int of Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks → Cascades Trail track head

Moderate track

Dead Horse Gap

(7.02km) Int Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks → Thredbo River track western bridge

Moderate track

(8.09km) Thredbo River western bridge → Thredbo River eastern bridge

Moderate track

(8.43km) Int of Thredbo River track at eastern bridge → Cascades lookout

Moderate track

Cascades Lookout

(8.9km) Cascades lookout → Int of Thredbo River and golf course tracks

Moderate track

(10.19km) Int of Thredbo River and Golf Course Walk tracks → Int of Riverside Walk and Thredbo River bridge

Moderate track

(11km) Int of Riverside Walk and Thredbo River bridge → Int behind the community centre

Moderate track

(11.08km) Int behind the community centre → Thredbo Memorial Community Centre

Moderate track

Thredbo Golf Course

(11.2km) Thredbo Memorial Community Centre → Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift

Very easy

Maps for the Dead Horse Gap Loop track walk

Cross sectional view of the Dead Horse Gap Loop track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Dead Horse Gap Loop track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Red Hands Cave

Resolute Picnic Area

(0km) Resolute Picnic Area → Red Hands Cave

Moderate track

Red Hands Cave

(0.25km) Red Hands Cave → Resolute Picnic Area

Moderate track

Maps for the Red Hands Cave walk

Cross sectional view of the Red Hands Cave bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Red Hands Cave

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments