Old Quarry Pond

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	(-27.624833,153.1577215)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1, Daisy Hill. Turn on to then drive for 560 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Chatswood Road and drive for another 205 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Chatswood Road and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left onto Daisy Hill Road and drive for another 1.5 km Turn right and drive for another 70 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From the car park off Daisy Hill Road(105 metres northeast of intersection with Lawton Street), pass through the bollard and head towards the sheltered informative signpost along the paved track. Turn right and pass by the said signpost(to your left) and follow the track along the car park(to your right). Shortly after, stay on the track as it veers left and straightens out to continue along Old Quarry Road Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Quarry Road. There is a car park. Find the sign at the start. Find the water tap at the start. At the intersection of Quarry Road & Hub Trail turn right, to head along Quarry Road. After another 45 m veer left, to head along Quarry Road. After another 110 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 140 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 265 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Track 3 - Lace Monitor Trail) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 45 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Dennis Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 6 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Pultenaea Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 360 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Whoa Boy Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road.
	After another 480 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Kimberley Link) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Track 3 - Lace Monitor Trail) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 9 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Creek Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 335 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Glossy Black) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 245 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Barking Dog Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 10 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Youles Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 325 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Bishops Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 130 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Central Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road.
	After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 175 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Road.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Quarry Lookout Break & Quarry Road) turn left, to head along Quarry Lookout Break. After another 95 m come to the viewpoint. After another 95 m come to the viewpoint. After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Lookout Break.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Central Break & Quarry Lookout Break) veer left, to head along Central Break. After another 165 m (at the intersection of Central Break & Glider) continue straight, to head along Central Break. After another 65 m pass a seat (50 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the foreshore of the scenic pond. Don't be shy, jump in! To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Continue straight, to head along Central Break.
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Central Break) turn right, to head along Quarry Road. After another 130 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Bishops Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road.
	After another 325 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Youles Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 10 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Barking Dog Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 245 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Glossy Black) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 335 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Creek Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Kimberley Link) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 75 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Kimberley Link) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 480 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Whoa Boy Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 360 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Pultenaea Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road. After another 6 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Dennis Break) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Track 3 - Lace Monitor Trail) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road.
	After another 410 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Road.
	After another 110 m veer right, to head along Quarry Road. After another 45 m (at the intersection of Quarry Road & Hub Trail) turn left, to head along Quarry Road. After another 15 m come to the end.

This side trip takes you to the foreshore of the scenic pond. Don't be shy, jump in!

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 45 m pass a seat (15 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	After another 35 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 80 m to the main route.

Terrain

Old Quarry Pond

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	6.3 km
Time	1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 3.6 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	3.6 km	[seat]

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