Olney State Forest

Only State Forest is a section of mostly native bushland just South of Watagan State forest and National parks

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Watagan State Forest

Watagan State Forest is a large section of mostly native bushland west of Lake Macquarie.

No closure information found

Watagans National Park

There are alerts raised for Watagans National Park as at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:47:07 +1000
Other planned events: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail Closed For Road Maintenance
Planned Road maintenance is scheduled for Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail from Monday 10th February 2025 until Wednesday 30th April 2025.
 
During these times the roads will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
 
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on (02) 4972 9000.

Other planned events: Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road Repairs and Maintenance Work
Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road.
 
Temporary closure may occur between Monday 3rd February 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025.
 
Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road and Watagan Road, then west along Georges Road.
 
Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing these areas.
 
For more information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

Other planned events: Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road Repairs and Maintenance
Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road from Monday 10th February 2025 until Wednesday 30th April 2025.
 
Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road / Watagan Forest Road south along Watagan Forest Road to the intersection of New Mill Road / Watagan Forest Road.
 
During these times Watagan Forest Road and the Boarding House Dam visitor precinct may be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
 
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on 49 4972 9000.

Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
 
For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Part Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall Risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000

Heaton State Forest

Boardering Watagan national Park, Heaton State forest is home to many great lookouts. There sre many highpoints with cliff edges giving great views across the Hunter valley and Lake Macquarie.

No closure information found

Corrabare State Forest

Corrabare State Forest is a large section of mostly native bushland west of Lake Macquarie.

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Awaba State Forest

A large parcel of land west of the northern end of lake Macquarie, Awaba state forest lines the side of part of the Sydney - newcastle freeway. The park is home to mostly native forest

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