Rouse Hill Estate walk

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45 mins

1.8 km Return

21 m

Easy track

This walk is a great way to step back in time and explore the old Rouse Hill Estate. There are optional side trips that take you to some well-equipped picnic areas if you have the extra time. The walk mostly follows wide grassy trails and gives you good views of the whole estate. There are a series of information signs that help give you a deeper understanding of the history of the area. A pleasant stroll around an old farm site.

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 → Northern edge of main car park

100 m

2 mins

-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.

(0km) 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].

(1km) Rebels intersection → Pavilion toilet

200 m

4 mins

-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

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.

(1km) Rebels intersection → Generations intersection

180 m

3 mins

-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].

(1km) Generations int. → Western picnic area int.

250 m

4 mins

-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.

(1km) Generations intersection → Buildings intersection

110 m

2 mins

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.

(1km) Buildings intersection → Property intersection

90 m

1 mins

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

Altitude analysis for Rouse Hill Estate 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).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Rouse Hill Estate walk walk.

Rouse Hill Path circuit

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Whether on foot or wheels this is a pleasant stroll around the asphalt bike track and footpath through Rouse Hill Regional Park. A great adventure for kids or for adults wanting to ramble through eucalypt forest, parkland and old farm. Starting from the great playground and picnic area you will foll

Total climbing: 31m

Moderate track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Rouse Hill Estate walk walk.

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Total climbing: 11m

Moderate track

Clarinda St dog walking trail

499 m One way, 15 mins

This short walk links Clarinda St and Simon Pl in Hornsby Heights. The walk follows a management trail and is one of three dog friendly walks in Berowra Valley Regional Park. Starting at the wetlands at the end of Clarinda St you follow the Great North Walk alternate route until the turn off to th

Total climbing: 22m

Easy track

Galston Gorge to Berowra Station

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The Rouse Hill Estate walk walk starts and ends at the Rouse Hill main car park (gps: -33.680472, 150.91068)

Car. There is free parking available.<br /> (get details)

Weather Forecast

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district.

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Park Information

Rouse Hill Regional Park

Rouse Hill Regional Park is in Sydney's hills district and is a great place for the whole family - you can even bring your dog. The kids will love the adventure playground and space to run around. There are walks to explore in open grassland or winding among a lovely forest. You explore the area by on foot, bike, scooter or wheelchair. The park is locked at night and open 8am to 8pm during daylight savings (8am to 5pm at other times). There are picnic areas, seats and toilets in different parts of the park. The traditional custodians of this land are the Deerubbin People, the area was farmed by the Rouse family and now manged by NSW National Parks and Wildlife service.

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