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Circuit walking track is a 600m, grade 4 hike in Watagans National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 30 minutes to complete.

Length: 600m

Duration: 30 mins

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: Circuit

Start: Boarding House Dam Track

End: Boarding House Dam Track

Location: Watagans National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Olney

From state capital: 142km

Latitude: -32.99912833

Longitude: 151.4039117

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Hike Overview

Starting at the Boarding House Dam picnic area, Circuit walking track offers you an easy hike along the creek as it threads through pristine native rainforest. Stroll beneath blue gums, grey myrtle and turpentine, keeping an eye out for lyrebirds and an ear open for kookaburras. A dramatic rock wall covered entirely in moss makes for a beautiful spectacle on the trail - so don't forget the camera.
In summer, the rainforest makes for a cool retreat, with trees and ferns shading the trail from the sun. But for an even cooler one, bring your swimmers along and make your way into the creek or dam at the end of the walk for a paddle. Finish up with a long picnic, taking advantage of the free barbecues on offer.

Tips

Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
Boarding House Dam picnic area is a popular destination for daytrippers, so parking may be limited.
There is limited/no mobile reception in this park

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.

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Circuit Walking Track (600m)

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Getting there

Circuit Walking Track (600m)

Circuit walking track is in the Boarding House Dam area of Watagans National Park. To get there:Take the Cessnock (Freemans Waterhole) exit off the F3Turn right onto Freemans Drive, Cooranbong, then turn right into Mount Faulk Road.Turn left into Watagans Forest DriveTurn right into Boarding House Dam RoadThe circuit walking track starts at the Boarding House Dam picnic area Parking Parking is available at the Boarding House Dam picnic area.

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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.

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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

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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Circuit Walking Track (600m)