Rouse Hill Estate Walk

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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. There is a playground (about 30 m back from the start). Rouse Hill main Picnic area and playground (about 20 m back from the start). 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. Find the car park at the start. After another 85 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m turn right. After another 20 m head through/around the gate. After another 9 m pass the toilet (about 50 m ahead). Then pass the toilet (about 55 m ahead).
	Turn left.
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 70 m continue straight. After another 75 m continue straight. After another 90 m continue straight. After another 50 m continue straight. After another 70 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Crebra & Fibrosa Pavilions for a picnic. There are tables, a BBQ and a water tank. Further down the path, you will find the toilet block with an accessible cubicle. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 25 m continue straight.
	After another 140 m continue straight. After another 40 m continue straight. After another 100 m find the "Rouse Hill House & Farm" (30 m on your right). 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. Then find the "Trip Hazard" (80 m on your left). Trip Hazard Boggy section of trail in valley, becomes very boggy and soft after rain.
	After another 6 m continue straight. After another 100 m come to "Seat". Seat A timber slat bench seat, 51cm high, 36cm deep and 2m wide with no backrest or arm rests.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 920 m to get back to the start.

Side trip to Crebra & Fibrosa Pavilions for a picnic. There are tables, a BBQ and a water tank. Further down the path, you will find the toilet block with an accessible cubicle.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 60 m turn left.
	After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 8 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m turn right.
	After another 30 m veer left. After another 25 m find the "Crebra & Fibrosa Pavilions" (15 m on your 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 with two large tables, a BBQ and tank water. About 20m away is the similarly designed 'Fibrosa Pavilion' picnic shelter. Further down the path, you will find the toilet block with an accessible cubicle. 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.
	After another 60 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 215 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Rouse Hill Estate Walk

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.8 km
Time	30 min to 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 (1/6)
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 (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 610 m apart with the largest gap of 1.7 km.

Seat: There is one 930 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	135 m	[toilet]
Toilet	135 m	[toilet]
Seat	930 m	Seat

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Blacktown Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe in the early 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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Start	(-33.6804801,150.9106229)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Rouse Hill.

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