Point Hut Pond Circuit

Starting from the concrete footpath on McGilvray Close, Gordon, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Point Hut Pond via a concrete footpath. Get your daily cardio in and enjoy the scenery as your kids and dogs have some fun. Even including a playground that resembles Pisa Tower a little bit, they’ll surely be interested in the colorful slides and other attractive equipment. For you on the other hand, this relaxing stroll around the pond may be fruitful if you’re into birdwatching. Ducks, swans, turkeys and other various species can be seen throughout the journey. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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	(-35.4553792,149.0850757)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Drakeford Drive then drive for 2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Drakeford Drive and drive for another 700 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tharwa Drive and drive for another 950 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tharwa Drive and drive for another 540 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Woodcock Drive and drive for another 490 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Knoke Avenue and drive for another 85 m Keep right onto Scully Street and drive for another 110 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto McGilvray Close and drive for another 20 m Turn sharp right onto McGilvray Close and drive for another 7 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the concrete footpath on McGilvray Close(just next to the roundabout/intersection with Scully Street), head along the footpath keeping the pond to your right, moving parallel to the road. As you come to the intersection with Charles Place, turn right towards the pond along the concrete footpath to continue along Point Hut Pond Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 50 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right).
	After another 8 m continue straight. After another 75 m pass the BBQ (15 m on your right).
	After another 25 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m continue straight. After another 115 m pass the car park (on your left). After another 8 m pass the BBQ (25 m on your right).
	After another 80 m turn right. After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 60 m long) Then head through the bollard. After another 125 m head through the bollard.
	Turn right. After another 60 m head through the bollard. After another 220 m continue straight.
	After another 140 m turn right.
	After another 100 m continue straight. After another 45 m continue straight.
	After another 400 m continue straight.
	After another 210 m continue straight. After another 45 m pass the "Evan Place Neiughbourhood Playground" (on your left). Then cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 195 m turn right. After another 10 m cross the bridge
	After another 130 m continue straight. After another 70 m pass the car park (15 m on your right).
	After another 85 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Point Hut Pond Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.2 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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 (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 50 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	50 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Tuggeranong Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  8°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  8°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  9°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  14°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  12°C → 28°C
  Cloud clearing.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  10°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- ACT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check ACT Parks Website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

Weather Forecast

Alerts