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.

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Watagans National Park

There are alerts raised for Watagans National Park as at Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:46:01 +1000
Other planned events: Bangalow Road planned repairs and maintenance
Planned road repairs and maintenance is scheduled for Bangalow Road from 1 July 2025 to 1 September 2025. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating along Bangalow Road.
Areas that will also be closed due to these works include:
During this time, Bangalow Road will 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 (02)4972 9000.

Closed areas: Monkey Face Road closed due to road conditions
Monkey Face Road is temporarily closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. This closure will affect vehicle access to following areas until further notice due unsafe road conditions:
The areas will re-open as soon as they are considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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.

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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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