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Cedar Brush track head to the Basin Campsite is a 9.7km, grade 4 hike in Olney State Forest, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 4 hours to complete.

Length: 9.7km

Duration: 4 hrs

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: One way

Start: 783 Brush Creek Rd

End: Basin Forest Rd

Location: Olney State Forest

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Cedar Brush Creek

From state capital: 104km

Latitude: -33.14270013

Longitude: 151.2561921

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Hike Overview

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Cedar Brush track head and winds up into the Olney State Forest following bushtracks and service trails down into the Wollombi Brook gully. From here the walk heads south along the Lyre Bird trail to the Basin Campsite. The Basin Campsite provides more than enough space for large groups to camp as well as a picnic shelter fire place and a toilet. It is a fair drive around for the car shuffle but a nice walk into the campsite.

Download maps and tracknotes for Cedar Brush track head to the Basin Campsite hiking track from wildwalks.com.

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Cedar Brush to the Basin Campsite Hike (9.7km)

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Cedar Brush to the Basin Campsite Hike (9.7km)

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Track Grade

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.

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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Gear to consider

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Cedar brush to the basin campsite hike (9. 7km)

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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Cedar Brush to the Basin Campsite Hike (9.7km)