Congewai Track Head (East) to Watagan Headquarters (17.2km), Watagans National Park, New South Wales

Congewai Track Head (East) to Watagan Headquarters is a 17.2km, grade 4 hike located in the Watagans National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 7 hrs to complete.

Length: 17.2km

Duration: 7 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: One way

Start: 1231 Congewai Rd

End: Bakers Rd

Location: Watagans National Park

Closest town: Congewai

New South Wales

From state capital: 169km

Longitude: 151.3004436

Latitude: -32.9952186

Hike summary

This full day walk starts from the Congewai valley trackhead (east) and follows the Great North Walk up into the Watagan National Park. Winding east along Georges road for the most part this walk also passes many great lookouts and gives the option of a side trip down to the 125r lookout which provides a great view to the south and nice spot for lunch. The walk finishes at the Watagan Headquarters campsite which has a fire place and a picnic table.

Download maps and tracknotes for Congewai Track Head (East) to Watagan Headquarters hiking track from wildwalks.com.

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