BushwalkBushwalk
1 h 45 min to 2 h
| Start | At the intersection of Heaton Road & Great North Walk (-32.9836544,151.4547718) |
| Mode | Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From Pacific Motorway, M1
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| Finish | (-32.9652881,151.4793367) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Car (There is free parking available.) |
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The starting point of an alternate route. Alternate route past Heaton Lookout and picnic area. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below.
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After another 2 km (at the intersection of Taylors Road & Murrells Road) turn sharp right (a walking track).
After another 750 m find the "Heaton Gap Lookout" (15 m on your right).
 Heaton Gap Lookout
Heaton Gap Lookout
Heaton Gap lookout is a fantastic spot to stop and catch your breath in Heaton State Forest. This unfenced lookout offers exhilarating views over the valleys towards Tuggerah Lake and Lake Macquarie. this unsignposted view, as with many features in the area, was named after Richard Heaton, a timber cutter who came to Australia as a convict.
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Heaton Gap lookout is a fantastic spot to stop and catch your breath in Heaton State Forest. This unfenced lookout offers exhilarating views over the valleys towards Tuggerah Lake and Lake Macquarie. this unsignposted view, as with many features in the area, was named after Richard Heaton, a timber cutter who came to Australia as a convict.
About 15 m past the end is "Watagan Forest Motel".
 Watagan Forest Motel
Watagan Forest Motel
Watagan Forest Motel is located on Branxton-Toronto Road. This retro-style motel is located right on the Great North Walk. The motel offers six rooms for around $99 per night - each with a double bed (four rooms also have twin singles), a television, bathroom with shower, air conditioning, and breakfast included. Room service is available. Adjoining the motel is a service station, which also offers dining room meals as well as a small grocery selection (bread, milk, bottled water, rice, pasta, etc), open until 8:30pm daily. A rest area is situated next to the motel, with covered picnic tables and garbage bins. For further information, phone (02)4938 0149.
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Watagan Forest Motel is located on Branxton-Toronto Road. This retro-style motel is located right on the Great North Walk. The motel offers six rooms for around $99 per night - each with a double bed (four rooms also have twin singles), a television, bathroom with shower, air conditioning, and breakfast included. Room service is available. Adjoining the motel is a service station, which also offers dining room meals as well as a small grocery selection (bread, milk, bottled water, rice, pasta, etc), open until 8:30pm daily. A rest area is situated next to the motel, with covered picnic tables and garbage bins. For further information, phone (02)4938 0149.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| Length | 4.1 km |
| Time | 1 h 45 min to 2 h |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
Toilet: There is one 135 m from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
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There is a picnic table (about 20 m back from the start).
After 20 m to find the car park.
After another 115 m head down the wooden steps
After another 55 m head through/around the gate.
