Second Ponds Creek Walk

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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 Transport options and directions

Start (-33.6804801,150.9106229)
Mode Car
Directions From , Rouse Hill.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Rouse Hill main car park (about 35 m back from the start). 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. There is no signposted mobility parking but each parking bay is marked and 2.7m wide. Find the BBQ at the start. BBQ Two BBQs on a large concrete slab. BBQ is 91cm high, 1.67m wide and 88cm deep. The hot plates are 44/44cm. Find the shelter at the start. Find the Seat at the start. Seat A timber slat bench seat, 44cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
	Turn left. After another 6 m pass the BBQ (10 m on your left). After another 10 m find the "Rouse Hill main Picnic area and playground" (15 m on your left). 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, climbing equipment, slides, and other equpment. The picnic facilities between the car park and the playground include two large sheltered tables and BBQ's. There are other seats and picnic tables around the area as well. About 20m west of the playground is a quieter elevated picnic shelter and BBQ. There is a toilet block about 150m walk from the playground around the edge of the large clearing. Then pass the shelter (25 m on your left). Then pass the playground (15 m on your left).
	After another 6 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m turn left. After another 20 m find the "Seat" (10 m on your left). Seat A timber slat bench seat, 56cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
	After another 10 m continue straight. After another 35 m find the "Picnic Table" (on your left). Picnic Table A seating and picnic platform. The platform is 33cm high and 1.8x1.8m in size. About 2m over grass from the track. After another 135 m find the "Trip Hazard" (on your right). Trip Hazard Concrete creek ford. The ford is 2.3m wide 3.3m long and has a gradient in and out of 2:12. After another 20 m find the "Seat" (on your right). Seat A timber slat bench seat, 44cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
	After another 60 m turn right. After another 130 m find the "Trip Hazard" (10 m on your left). Trip Hazard Concrete creek ford. The ford is 2.4m wide 2.9m long and has a gradient in and out of 2:12. After another 55 m find the "Seat" (4 m on your left). Seat A timber slat bench seat, 47cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
	After another 260 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Second Ponds Creek Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	870 m
Time	10 min to 20 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There are 2 on route, on average they are 290 m apart with the largest gap of 840 m.

Seat: There are 4 on route, on average they are 175 m apart with the largest gap of 335 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	9 m	[shelter]
Seat	20 m	Seat
Shelter	35 m	[shelter]
Seat	95 m	Seat
Seat	295 m	Seat
Seat	540 m	Seat

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Blacktown Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from late this morning. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe early this morning. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  12°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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