Great North walk - Watagans National Park
Watagans National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Great North walk - Watagans National Park.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
10km one-way
Time
2 - 3hrs
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Very experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Great North walk is on Georges Road in the northern precinct of Watagans National Park. To get there:
- Take Mount Faulk Road for approximately 8km from the park boundary
- Turn left onto Georges Road
Parking
Parking is limited, as Georges Road is a narrow road. The most appropriate access is via walking the broader Great North walk.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Watagans National Park.
Spring
Camp at Gap Creek or Bangalow campground and enjoy a campfire as the sun sets.
Summer
Cooling off at Boarding House Dam is especially popular during summer months Enjoy the moist and cool Circuit walking track .
Winter
Late winter sees the bloom of Illawara flame trees which can be seen across the valley from Gap Creek lookout Check out the views from the various lookouts, while the air is crisp and clean .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
44°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
-6.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
December
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
91.4mm
Facilities
Drinking water
You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water
Maps and downloads
Permitted
You're encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves if you're planning to cook, especially in summer during fire season.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected from the park
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Lake Munmorah office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
- 02 4972 9000
- npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Blue Wren Drive, Wybung NSW 2259
Park info
- in Watagans National Park in the North Coast region
Watagans National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather, roads closures or high fire danger.