Watagan Mountains

The Watagan Mountains are a pristine natural wilderness area combining national park and state forest. 

In the state forest areas of the Watagan Mountains, visitors can enjoy: 

• A BBQ lunch in the Pines picnic area
• Easy walking trails like the Boarding House Dam moss wall walk
• Waterfalls, such as the Gap Creek Falls
• Lookouts, like Heaton, which offer scenic views of the lower Hunter and Pacific Ocean
• Bushwalking and hiking, with appropriately graded walking trails
• Scenic forest drives, looping the mountains
• Camping areas, which are well maintained and offer firewood, tap water, BBQs and toilets

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