Platypus Track

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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	From the Excelsior Avenue (-33.7491274,151.0084306)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From M2 Hills Motorway, M2, Baulkham Hills. Turn on to Windsor Road Offramp then drive for 330 m Keep right onto Windsor Road Offramp and drive for another 130 m Continue onto Windsor Road and drive for another 850 m Turn right onto Old Northern Road and drive for another 2.3 km Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue and drive for another 1.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Excelsior Avenue, head towards the grey metal gate (should be open) along the paved path. Pass through the gap between the said gate and the white metal poles that have a chain between them. Head along the dirt track for about 80 metres, then turn right at the 3-way intersection. Keep left as you come to another intersection in 10 metres to continue along the Platypus Track (counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Excelsior Avenue Start (a walking track). Find the car park at the start. Find the toilet at the start. This toilet is male and female.
	After another 40 m (from the Platypus Track) turn sharp right, to head along Platypus Track. After another 20 m (from the Platypus Track) continue straight, to head along Platypus Track. Keep left.
	After another 650 m (from the Platypus Track) veer right, to head along Platypus Track. After another 65 m (from the Platypus Track) continue straight, to head along Platypus Track.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Candowie Crescent. Details below. After another 115 m (from the Platypus Track) turn left, to head along Platypus Track.
	After another 40 m (from the Platypus Track) turn sharp left, to head along Platypus Track. After another 15 m (from the Platypus Track) continue straight, to head along Platypus Track.
	After another 490 m (from the Platypus Track) veer left. After another 10 m (from the Platypus Track) continue straight, to head along Platypus Track.
	After another 195 m (from the Platypus Track) veer right, to head along Platypus Track. After another 40 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 370 m pass the sign (4 m on your left).
	After another 4 m (from the Platypus Track) continue straight.
	Continue another 75 m to find from the Excelsior Avenue at the end.

An alternate access point from/to Candowie Crescent.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Platypus Track Start (a walking track).
	After another 160 m turn right.
	Continue another 190 m to find at the intersection of Candowie Crescent & Karabil Crescent at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Platypus Track

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.2 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

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) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 35 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	35 m	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Parramatta Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 30 December
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Tuesday 31 December
  
  19°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm in the west during the afternoon and early evening. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Wednesday 1 January
  
  20°C → 33°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the early afternoon then turning southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Thursday 2 January
  
  19°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Friday 3 January
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 4 January
  
  17°C → 32°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm later in the day. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Sunday 5 January
  
  20°C → 37°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 6 January
  
  22°C → 38°C
  Sunny morning. Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Sunny morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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