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Time:	30 mins Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	2.5 km SW of Holgate
Length:	0.9 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 0.9 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Katandra Reserve
Climb:	45 m Total Climbing This walk has a total cumulative climb of 45 m, this is the total of the elevation gains made in each of the walks uphill sections
Style:	Return

This short walk takes you from the Katandra Rd Picnic Area to Seymour Pond. The pond was made to support a farm that was once in the area, and now the pond support many water birds. There is a simple picnic area and plenty of shady spots at the pond, making a nice place to sit and enjoy the birds. These notes also describe two side trips to some other interesting spots near the pond. (open in app)

Today's Fire rating
LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)

Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Seymour Pond

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Seymour Pond
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Map Scale

500 meters

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

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Photo Gallery




	Katandra Rd Picnic Area info sign +




	Katandra Rd Picnic Area toilets +




	Rangers House +




	Walking track sign +




	Timber steps +




	Plenty of shade here from the palms +




	Information post 5 +




	Signposted Waterman Walk +




	Seymour Pond Picnic Area +




	Seymour Pond +




	Cicada shell at Seymour Pond +




	Inside the Strangler Fig Tube +




	Closeup of the Strangler Fig Tube +




	Seymour Pond from Waterman View +




	Waterman View +

Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Seymour Pond bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Seymour Pond bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Seymour Pond bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Seymour Pond bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	890m
		Time	30 mins
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Grade 2/6 Walk: Easy	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)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 450m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
This whole walk, 450m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs
This whole walk, 450m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 450m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 450m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 450m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Catch the bus to Katandra Rd picnic area
Catch the bus to Katandra Rd picnic area
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Katandra Rd picnic area
Drive to Katandra Rd picnic area
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Katandra Rd Picnic Area	Alt = 60 m
Katandra Rd Picnic Area
The Katandra Road Picnic Area is found at the end of a short driveway (signposted at the intersection of Katandra Rd and Croton Ave, Holgate). The picnic area is in front of the ranger's residence and is open from 7am to 6pm daily. The picnic area provides some toilets, garbage bins, two picnic tables, parking and an information sign.

(0 km) Katandra Rd picnic area to Int of Waterman walk and Katandra Rd track Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 141 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -14 m
From the picnic area, this walk follows the 'Seymour Pond' and 'Waterman Walk' signs north-east along the clear track. The track soon heads down a series of steps and, shortly after turning right (at a locked gate), this walk comes to a three-way intersection marked with two blue/white arrows on a post.

(0.14 km) Int of Waterman walk and Katandra Rd track to Seymour Pond Picnic area Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 304 m	Time = 8 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -29 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the upper arrow down the hill, keeping the fence and house to the right. The track heads down the hill then steps down into a palm-filled valley. Here, the walk climbs some steps and passes the 'Commemorating 10 years of bushcaring in Katandra Reserve' plaque^[1], then bends right and around a sharp left-hand bend and past the number '5' post (and old Wombat Hole). The track continues around the gully to cross a few small bridges and come to a picnic area and a 'Seymour Pond' sign.

Seymour Pond	Alt = 18 m
Seymour Pond
Seymour Pond is medium-sized water body in Katandra Reserve. The pond is fed by a spring coming from the cliffs at the top of the reserve^[2]. The small creek was dammed in the early 1900's to provide water for a farm on the south side (growing vegetables)^[3]. The pond is home to water birds, large lizards and other wildlife. The council does not allow swimming in the pond^[4], helping to maintain the ecosystem that now relies on this pond. There are a few spots beside the pond where you can enjoy the cool climate and the visiting birds.

Seymour Pond Picnic Area	Alt = 18 m
Seymour Pond Picnic Area
The Seymour Pond Picnic Area is found on the dam wall at the eastern end of Seymour Pond in Katandra Reserve. The picnic area provides a couple of picnic tables and a garbage bin. The picnic area is set in a lovely naturally shaded area in view of the Seymour Pond and beside Watermans and Toomeys walks.

(0.45 km) Seymour Pond Picnic area to Strangler Fig Tube Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 126 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -2 m
Veer right: From the picnic area, this walk heads across the dam wall, keeping the water on the left while passing the two picnic tables. The walk then crosses a timber bridge and comes to a signposted three-way intersection with 'Toomey' and 'Waterman' walks. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Toomey Walk' sign along the boardwalk, away from the pond. Soon the walk follows the track along the gully then follows the timber steps as they bend right and head up to the number '4' post, next to the Strangler Fig tube.

Strangler Fig Tube	Alt = 23 m
Strangler Fig Tube
This Strangler Fig Tube is found beside Toomey Walk, just north of Seymour Pond. The scientific name of the tree is Ficus obliqua and it is listed on the Significant Tree Register^[5]. This Small-leaved Fig has grown around a large fallen log. The log has long-since rotted away, leaving a knotted tubular structure. Strangler Figs often grow from seeds dropped by birds^[6]. The seeds may fall on logs or rocks and the roots will make their way to the ground (to provided water, nutrients and a firm anchor), whilst the rest of the tree grows upwards for light. More info

(0.45 km) Seymour Pond Picnic area to Waterman View Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 109 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -1 m
Veer left: From the picnic tables, this walk heads past the 'Seymour Pond' sign (following the right-hand 'Waterman walk' arrow) and follows the track, keeping the pond close by on the right. The track soon leads to a viewing platform with long bench seats - Waterman view.

Waterman View	Alt = 19 m
Waterman View
Waterman view (informally named) is a viewing point at the western end of Seymour Pond. The platform has a couple of long bench seats. A timber platform on the water's edge means that visitors can get right up near the water. Signs here remind visitors that swimming is not allowed. This is a great spot to enjoy the birds and other life around the pond.

Catch the bus from Katandra Rd picnic area
Catch the bus from Katandra Rd picnic area
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Katandra Rd picnic area
Drive from Katandra Rd picnic area
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions

	To the start of the walk Drive from:	From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Boots Great Outdoors	201 The Entrance Rd , Erina	(02) 4367 0396	2.8 km
Camping World	Shop 18, 482 Pacific Hwy, Wyoming	(02) 4324 6515	4.4 km
BCF Australia Pty Ltd	354 Manns Rd , Gosford West	(02) 4322 5833	5.9 km
Mannings Sports	172 Mann St , Gosford	(02) 4325 1617	5.2 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	Homemakers Supa Centre Cnr Wyong Rd & Bryant Drv , Tuggerah	(02) 4353 4335	11.7 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Seymour Pond.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Seymour Pond Click to re-center search
3	VMB2	Tower Street BATEAU BAY	7 km (to the ENE)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	10 km (to the WSW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	32 km (to the SW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	45 km (to the SW)
6	NEW06	Gencom Site 1 Sugarloaf Range via NEWCASTLE	53 km (to the NNE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

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% humidity (as at )

Wed	30°	Showers. Likely storm developing.
Thu	19°\|26°	Possible shower.
Fri	18°\|31°	Partly cloudy.
Sat	17°\|25°	Possible late shower.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Katandra Reserve The Katandra Reserve is a protected area of bushland east of Gosford City and north of Erina. The area is part of the Hornsby Sandstone Plateau and is home to some diverse flora and fauna. There are two main picnic areas and a few great walking and horse riding tracks in the reserve as well as the St Johns Lookout. Katandra is an aborginal word meaning 'Song of Birds', the name suits this place well, with the diverse forest been home to many birds happy to share their songs with walkers.
Region:
I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.

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