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Map of Monkey Face Cliff Walk
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Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Monkey Face Cliff Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Monkey Face Cliff Walk bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	410m
		Time	30 mins
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Grade 4/6 Track: Hard	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 200m is very steep.

Quality of track
This whole walk, 200m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs
This whole walk, 200m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 200m requires some bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 200m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 200m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Bangalow camping ground
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Bangalow camping ground	Alt = 210 m
The Bangalow campsite, beside Bangalow Road is within the Watagans National Park and is a small, quiet spot to camp amongst native bush. The site has a number of picnic tables[1], a barbeque, and a toilet[2].

(0 km) Bangalow camping ground to Int at the base of Monkey Face Cliff Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 203 m	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 65 m	Descent = 0 m
From Bangalow Camping Ground[3] (on Bangalow Rd[4]), this walk follows the track up the moderately steep hill[5] (directly opposite the camp ground[6]). The track is followed for about 100m, to find a small flat area with a large rock[7]. The track then continues steeply uphill with timber steps[8] for about 110m, until coming to an indistinct three-way intersection at the base of Monkey Face cliff[9].

Base of Monkey Face Cliff	Alt = 282 m
This large and extensive cliff line[10] overlooks the Gap Creek Valley. This sandstone cliff is used by rock climbing and abseiling parties, so be aware that people may be above you. It is possible to explore around the base of this cliff and find attractive rock formations[11], including caves.

Drive from Bangalow camping ground
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Bangalow camping ground
Gap Creek camping ground


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Lake Macquarie Kayaks & Camping	Unit 1 61 Alliance Ave, Morisset	(02) 4973 2028	11.9 km
Central Coast Canvas	33 Holloway Drv, Jilliby	(02) 4353 9885	24.7 km
Camping Country	401 Pacific Hwy, Belmont North	(02) 4945 1555	22.3 km
Carneys Sport & Leisure	137 Vincent St , Cessnock	(02) 4991 2208	21.1 km
Wyong Warehouse & Camping World	59 Howarth St , Wyong	(02) 4352 1501	29.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Monkey Face Cliff Walk.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Monkey Face Cliff Walk Click to re-center search
6	NEW06	Gencom Site 1 Sugarloaf Range via NEWCASTLE	11 km (to the NE)
2	VMB4	Auzcom Communications Site 1 Sugarloaf Range Via NEWCASTLE	14 km (to the NE)
1	CHT01	Our Town Repeater Group 244 Pacific Highway CHARLESTOWN	26 km (to the ENE)
5	CHN05	Our Town Repeater Group 244 Pacific Highway CHARLESTOWN Emergency use only	26 km (to the ENE)
3	VMB2	Tower Street BATEAU BAY	41 km (to the S)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Hunter fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 51 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary wx61242

Partly cloudy. 26.1°C (feels like 28.9°) 9 km/h from the S 76% humidity     (as at 27/09:00am)

Watagans National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

Region: Hunter & Mid North Coast
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Watagans National Park
Closure information last downloaded Monday 20th of May 2013 04:00 PM
CLOSED AREAS
Click Creek Fire Trail is closed
Click Creek Fire Trail is closed to all vehicles due to storm damage
Gap Creek Camping Area is temporarily closed due to fallen trees
The Gap Creek Camping Area is temporarily closed.  Fallen trees in the area have blocked access and destroyed the toilet facilities.  The area will remain closed until the facilities can be rebuilt. Alternative camping is available at Bangalow Camping Area 1km south back along Bangalow Rd.
Slippery Rock Road is closed
Slippery Rock Road is closed to all vehicles.

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