Time:	4 Days Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	19 km W of Cooranbong
Length:	58.9 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 58.9 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Olney State Forest
Climb:	3694 m
Style:	One way

This four day walk starts at the Basin Campsite, in the Olney State Forest, and follows the Great North Walk, heading north. The walk passes through to the Watagan State Forest and into the Congewai Valley, continuing east into the Watagan National Park and all the way through to Heaton Gap. The three campsites can be found along the ridgeline before dropping down into the Congewai Valley, at the Barraba campsite, and at the Watagan Forestry H.Q campsite on the corner of Watagan and Bakers Roads in the Watagan National Park. more...

Time:	3 Days Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1.2 km NE of Somersby
Length:	45.3 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 45.3 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Jilliby State Conservation Area
Climb:	1916 m
Style:	One way

This three day walk starts at the Somersby General Store and follows the Great North Walk, heading north, into the the Jilliby State Conservation Area where the first nights campsite is at Stringy Bark Point. The walk continues north, out of the Conservation Area, to Yarramalong for the second night, and further north into the Olney State Forest, finishing at the Basin Campsite. more...

Time:	2 Days Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	0.6 km NE of Teralba
Length:	25.5 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 25.5 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Glenrock State Conservation Area
Climb:	488 m
Style:	One way

This walk follows the most northern section of the Great North Walk, from the Teralba station along Macquarie lake, to Warners Bay. Most of the walking is along footpaths, through park land, or along the road side. After Charlestown, the walk heads through the bush to the old Belmont railway and along Flaggy creek to the Glenrock Scout Camp. On day two, the walk heads along the beaches past Merewether baths, and up to the top of Shephards hill, through King Edwards park to the obelisk and down to the cities train station. more...

Time:	2 Days Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	9.3 km SSE of Paxton
Length:	29 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 29 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Watagans National Park
Climb:	2087 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Congewai Valley east track head and heads north up into the Watagan National Park, climbing up to the ridgeline and following the service trails and bushtracks heading east all the way to the Forestry HQ campsite. On day two, the walk continues east, winding all the way around the ridge and past some great lookouts to the Heaton communications tower and down the steep ridgeline to Freemans drive and the Watagan Forest Motel. more...

Time:	7 hrs Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	16.1 km WNW of Cooranbong
Length:	17 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 17 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Watagan State Forest
Climb:	786 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from Watagan Creek Road and heads north, up the side of the valley then along the dirt roads to the Congewai communications tower. From the tower you follow a bushtrack and wind down into the valley, through some farmland and along to the Congewai west trackhead. From here, the walk follows the road winding south through rural farmland, past the school, to the Congewai east trackhead. more...

Time:	2 Days Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1.1 km NNW of Yarramalong
Length:	32.5 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 32.5 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Olney State Forest
Climb:	1586 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Yarramalong general store and follows the roads to the Cedar Brush track head. From here the walk heads north through the Olney State Forest to the Basin Campsite. On day two, the walk continues north, through the State Forest, to Mt Warrawolong, where there is a side trip to the peak. The walk finishes by heading down the ridge to Watagan creek road. more...

Time:	2 Days Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1.2 km NE of Somersby
Length:	25.8 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 25.8 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Jilliby State Conservation Area
Climb:	1151 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts form the Somersby General Store and follows the Great North Walk north into the Jilliby State Conservation Area to Stringy Bark Point campsite. On day two, the walk continues north through the forest and around the back of some farmland to Cherry Lane, and along the Bumble Hill Dray track, to Yarramalong village. more...

Time:	5 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	7.7 km SW of Newcastle
Length:	12.7 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 12.7 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Glenrock State Conservation Area
Climb:	318 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Charleston Park track head and winds through the streets and the bush to the Glenrock State Conservation Area. Following a section of the Yuelarbah management trail, this walk also heads to the coast and down to the beaches. From near Glenrock Lagoon, the walk heads north along the beaches passing Merewether baths, and all the way up Shepherds hill and down to Newcastle Station. This track also offers an alternate route through Glenrock, winding down through the scout training camp and out to the beaches. more...

Time:	4 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	6 km WSW of Charlestown
Length:	13.2 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 13.2 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Lake Macquarie(LGA)
Climb:	216 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Teralba train station and winds down and around the edge of Lake Macquarie. The walk passes through the Cockle reserve, and continues to Warners bay and up along the roads, before cutting through the bush to Charlestown, where it winds around the golf course and finishes at the Charlestown Park track head. more...

Time:	6 hrs Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	11.3 km W of Teralba
Length:	14.8 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 14.8 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Awaba State Forest
Climb:	500 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from Heaton Gap near the Watagan Forest Motel, and winds east, towards Newcastle. The walk passes through the Awaba State Forest and past the Sugerloaf range, down into Wakefield and on to Teralba, a pleasant town on the edge of Lake Macquarie. Accommodation is available at both ends of this day walk. more...

Time:	6 hrs Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	12.2 km N of Cooranbong
Length:	12.1 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 12.1 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Heaton State Forest
Climb:	628 m
Style:	One way

This walk starts from the Watagan Forestry HQ campsite and follows the Great North Walk through the Watagan State Forest. The walk then heads out to Heaton lookout and down the long descent into Heaton Gap, passing several more fantastic lookouts and picnic areas on the way. The walk finishes at Heaton Gap on Freemans drive, just opposite the Watagan Forest Motel. more...

Time:	8 hrs Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	9.3 km SSE of Paxton
Length:	17 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 17 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Watagans National Park
Climb:	1459 m
Style:	One way

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 Forestry HQ campsite, which has a fire place and a picnic table, as well as a rain water tank (may be empty, don't rely on it) more...

Time:	5 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	12.5 km S of Paxton
Length:	11.8 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 11.8 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Watagan State Forest
Climb:	699 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Watagan creek road and winds north across the valley and up into the Watagan State Forest, following the ridge lines around the Flatrock lookout and down into the Congewai Valley before finishing at the track head at Congewai valley road. There are few (and unreliable) water sources in this section, so carrying sufficient supplies is necessary. more...

Time:	6 hrs Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	19 km W of Cooranbong
Length:	12.9 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 12.9 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Olney State Forest
Climb:	821 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Basin campsite in the Olney State Forest and winds north into the Watagan's, via the Warrawolong Flora Reserve. This walk also offers a side trip from Turners road up to the top of Mt Warrawolong, which is the highest point along the Great North Walk. The walk finishes at the Watagan creek road and gives a nice opportunity for that quiet drive in the country. more...

Time:	4 hrs Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	10.4 km NNW of Yarramalong
Length:	8.6 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 8.6 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Olney State Forest
Climb:	492 m
Style:	One way

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. more...

Time:	6 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	3.6 km W of Yarramalong
Length:	16.8 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 16.8 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Wyong(LGA)
Climb:	539 m
Style:	One way

This walk follows the Great North Walk from Greta road to the Cedar Brush track head, via the Bumble Hill Dray track and the Yarramalong General Store. While most of this walk is on the road, it does provide a good, mostly level bushwalk and a great stroll along a quiet country road, through a pleasant rural community. The Yarramalong general store is a great place to stop for lunch. Yarramalong is worth exploring, and the historic church is worth a look. more...

Time:	8 hrs Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1.2 km NE of Somersby
Length:	19.9 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 19.9 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Jilliby State Conservation Area
Climb:	885 m
Style:	One way

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Somersby general store and winds north, through the Jilliby state conservation area, and finishes at the corner of Greta road and Cherry lane. At just under 20km, this full day walk explores the Palm grove, Hidden valley and Ourimba creek tracks, winding around the Tuggerah lake field archery range and following the outside edge of a farming property. more...

Time:	3 hrs 30 mins Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	14.7 km NW of Cooranbong
Length:	4.4 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 4.4 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Watagans National Park
Climb:	735 m
Style:	Return

This return walk starts from a nice rest area on Georges road and follows the road along the ridge, passing several great lookout points across the valley, to the quiet little 125r lookout, which provides a nice open clearing that just screams lunch time. Please note that Watagan and Georges roads are dry weather roads only, if you are unsure, check with the park office before heading out. This walk can be made shorter by driving further along Georges Rd. more...

Time:	2 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	13.6 km N of Cooranbong
Length:	5.3 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 5.3 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Heaton State Forest
Climb:	284 m
Style:	Circuit

This loop track starts from the Hunter Lookout picnic area and follows the Great North Walk around the edge of the ridge via the Macleans Lookout, Rocky Creek gully and the cliffs around the eastern edge of the ridge. This walk provides great views across the valley and much of the Hunter to the north. On the return, the walk takes a leisurely stroll along the dirt roads, passing the pines plantation area and the rocky creek camping area. more...

Time:	1 Hr Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	13.6 km N of Cooranbong
Length:	2.3 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 2.3 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Heaton State Forest
Climb:	122 m
Style:	Circuit

This loop walk starts from the Hunter Lookout picnic area. The walk provides great views across the valley and winds around the edge of the ridge line, passing Macleans lookout, also with great views. The walk continues along a short section of the Great North Walk, through an open forest to the end of Glen road. From here the walk follows the dirt roads back to the Hunter Lookout. more...

Time:	30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	9.8 km NNW of Cooranbong
Length:	0.7 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 0.7 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Watagans National Park
Climb:	28 m
Style:	Circuit

The Boarding House Dam walk is a nice stroll starting from the picnic area and following the stream around to the long and spectacular moss wall, which extends for at least 100m. The walk heads back across a recently constructed bridge and through the open forest to the start of the loop and the picnic area. A nice place to spend some time exploring with a picnic lunch. more...

Time:	2 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	9.8 km WNW of Cooranbong
Length:	6.9 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 6.9 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Jilliby State Conservation Area
Climb:	295 m
Style:	Circuit

The Abbotts Falls Walking track is a nice loop walk, starting at the secluded Old Mill picnic area and exploring the Olney State Forest, down through to Dora creek, through a beautiful forest to the Abbotts Falls. These falls provide a serene and memorable experience for those willing to tackle the steep hills coming in and out of the valley. more...