the Watagan Mountains are a must for visitors.
The Park and State Forest is a stunning
pristine wilderness area, which offers visitors
graded bushwalking, bird watching,
scenic lookouts, sparkling waterfalls and
well maintained picnic and BBQ areas.
Nestled at the foot of the mountains are the
communitiesof Cooranbong, Dora Creek, Morisset, Mandalong and Martinsville.
Accommodation is available in these villages and the
rural hinterland Camping is possible at designated
camping areas within the Watagan Mountains.
For more information contact National Parks on
(02) 4358 0400 or the Lake Macquarie Visitor
Information Centre on 1800 802 044.
Directions:
The easiest way to access the Watagan Mountains
National Park & State Forest Area is at
Martinsville Road, Martinsville via Cooranbong.
Stunning lookouts are spread across the mountains
and these include; Hunter, Heaton, Gap falls,
Monky Face and Muirs.
Must see places include; The Pines,
Boarding House Dam mossy wall and Gap creek. |
