BushwalkBushwalk
9 h 30 min to 2 days
| Start | (-33.1041609,151.230605) |
| Mode | Car |
| Directions | From , Somersby. |
| Finish | (-32.9952377,151.3003893) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Car |
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After another 570 m find the "Wollombi Brook Pool" (35 m on your left).
 Wollombi Brook Pool
Wollombi Brook Pool
The Wollombi Brook pool is located where two creeks come together and is a deep pool surrounded by moist cool forest. On a hot day, this spot would make an ideal resting spot or place for a cooling swim.
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The Wollombi Brook pool is located where two creeks come together and is a deep pool surrounded by moist cool forest. On a hot day, this spot would make an ideal resting spot or place for a cooling swim.
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After another 20 m find the "Mt Warrawolong Campsite" (45 m on your left).
Mt Warrawolong Campsite
Mt Warrawolong Campsite
This relatively small campsite is a flat open clearing a stones throw away from the dirt road with a small fire pit and enough room to comfortably pitch three tents. There is no water available at this campsite so you will need to make sure you have enough to last until you get to the next water source.
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This relatively small campsite is a flat open clearing a stones throw away from the dirt road with a small fire pit and enough room to comfortably pitch three tents. There is no water available at this campsite so you will need to make sure you have enough to last until you get to the next water source.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Mt Warrawolong. At 642m above sea level, it is the highest point of the Great North Walk. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn around when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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After another 1 km find the "Watagan Creek Campsite" (30 m on your left).
 Watagan Creek Campsite
Watagan Creek Campsite
This is a Great North Walk signposted campsite, with plenty of room for a few tents but providing minimal facilities ie. no water, toilets or tables. There is, however, a bench and room for a fire.
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This is a Great North Walk signposted campsite, with plenty of room for a few tents but providing minimal facilities ie. no water, toilets or tables. There is, however, a bench and room for a fire.
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After another 690 m (at the intersection of Langans Road & Hearns Road) continue straight, to head along Langans Road.
After another 70 m find the "Great North Walk Campsite" (10 m on your left).
 Great North Walk Campsite
Great North Walk Campsite
This neat little signposted campsite consists of a brick fireplace with a couple of basic wooden seats and some room for a few tents. There is no water available at this campsite.
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This neat little signposted campsite consists of a brick fireplace with a couple of basic wooden seats and some room for a few tents. There is no water available at this campsite.
After another 310 m find the "Flat Rock Lookout" (7 m on your right).
 Flat Rock Lookout
Flat Rock Lookout
Flat Rock Lookout is a natural rock platform that offers magnificent views across the Congewai Valley to the east and north. There are, however, no fences or safety railings at the lookout, so walkers will need to exercise extra caution.
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Flat Rock Lookout is a natural rock platform that offers magnificent views across the Congewai Valley to the east and north. There are, however, no fences or safety railings at the lookout, so walkers will need to exercise extra caution.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Lonely Goat Olives - a tranquil country cottage in Congewai Valley, about 900m from the GNW. The cottage has two separate bedrooms, both with en-suites. The bedrooms open on to a veranda with views over the gorgeous valley and the Tuscan style olive groves. The cottage has an outdoor BBQ kitchen and both rooms have a satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet access, bar fridge, toaster and kettle. Rooms are from $202 a night including breakfast, meal packs are also available. A two night min. stay is normal, but chat with Keith about mid-week and other options. Your friendly host is also happy to pick you up or drop you off at Watagan Creek Rd for about $75. Ph 02 4998 1693 To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 29.5 km |
| Time | 9 h 30 min to 2 days |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Accommodation: There is one 23.4 km (plus an extra 950 m along side route) from the start. Campsite: There are 5 on route, on average they are 4.9 km apart with the largest gap of 13.6 km.
Toilet: There is one 25 m from the start.
Seat: There is one 15.9 km from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
| 25 m | [toilet] |
Entity|rest area
| 2.6 km | Wollombi Brook Pool |
Campsite
| 7.9 km | Mt Warrawolong Campsite |
Campsite
| 12.3 km | Watagan Creek Campsite |
Camp site
| 12.4 km | Mt Warrawolong Campsite |
Seat
| 15.9 km | [seat] |
Campsite
| 16 km | Great North Walk Campsite |
Accommodation
| 23.4 km + 950 m | Lonely Goat Olives |
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After another 10 m pass the picnic table (10 m on your left).
After another 60 m cross the bridge
After another 430 m cross the ford.
After another 15 m pass the "Great North Walk".
After another 90 m head through/around the gate.
After another 1.6 km find the "Mount Warrawolong" (25 m on your right).
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 2.1 km to the main route.
