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Basin Campsite to Watagan Creek Road is a 13km, grade 4 hike in Olney State Forest, Watagan State Forest, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 6 hours to complete.

Length: 13km

Duration: 6 hrs

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: One way

Start: Basin Forest Rd

End: 1753 Watagan Creek Rd

Location: Olney State Forest, Watagan State Forest

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Olney

From state capital: 107km

Latitude: -33.10400772

Longitude: 151.2308751

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Hike Overview

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Basin campsite in the Olney State Forest and winds north into the Watagans via the Warrawolong Flora Reserve. This walk also offers a side trip from Turners Road up to the top of Mount Warrawolong which is the highest point along the Great North Walk. The walk finishes at the Watagan Creek Road and gives a nice opportunity for that quiet drive in the country.

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Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

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Basin Campsite to Watagan Creek Road Hike (13km)

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About the region

Olney State Forest is a popular visitor area and part of the beautiful State Forests of the Watagan Mountains. Located west of Lake Macquarie, Olney is bordered by Wyong State Forest, Watagan State Forest and Watagan National Park. Along with adjacent Heaton State Forest, Olney State Forest is the main area for visitors to State Forests on the Central Coast. Forests in this area have been harvested for timber for many decades, more than 100 years. The forests you see today are regrowth forests, having been harvested many times over and grown back. Today's forest management practices protect biodiversity, soil and water quality and cultural heritage sites while also allowing for sustainable timber production.

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Basin Campsite to Watagan Creek Road Hike

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Basin Campsite to Watagan Creek Road Hike (13km)