Boarding House Dam Circuit

Boarding House Dam Picnic area near Watagan Forest Rd in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Large tree stump at Board House Dam near Watagans Forest Rd in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Track towards Boarding House Dam near Watagans Forest Rd in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Looking at Boarding House Dam Picnic area near Watagans Forest road in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Boarding House Dam near Watagans Forest Rd in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Creek near Boarding House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Boarding House Dam Picnic area in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Boarding House dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Boarding House Dam near Watagans Forest Rd in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Creek and rock formations in Boarding House Creek in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Boarding House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Boarding House dam creek and timber bridge in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Timber bridge across creek at Boarding House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Rock formations and creek in the Boarding House Creek in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Small waterfall in the Boarding House Dam Creek in the Watagans.. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Rock with creek beyond near Watagan Forest Rd. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Rock formations and a small waterfall near the Boarding House Dam picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Track near Boarding House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Timber track marker near the moss wall in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Moist forest near the Moss Wall in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Forest near the Moss Wall close to Watagan Forest Rd in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Moss Wall near the Board House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Moss Wall near the Boarding House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Timber bridge near the Moss Wall in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Timber bridge in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Close up of moss on the moss wall near Boarding House Dam near Watagan Forest Road in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Timber bridge near the creek and moss wall in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Creek and pool underneath the moss wall in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Timber bridge over the Boarding House Creek near the Watagan Forest Rd in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Timber steps close to Moss Wall near the Boarding House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Timber steps and bridge near the Moss Wall in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.

View of Boarding House Dam from bridge. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Rock formations and creek near Boarding House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Timber bridge near Boarding House Dam in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Track Notes

Getting started
From the boarding house dam picnic area, this walk follows the track gently up timber steps, keeping the very large tree stump and dam on your right. This walk follows the track (with a concrete dam on the right) for about 45m, before descending gently on a track and timber steps for about 30m, until coming to a three-way intersection, with a track (on the left) and footbridge (on the right).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 35 m find the "Boarding House Dam Picnic Area" (15 m on your left). Boarding House Dam Picnic Area Boarding House Dam Picnic Area The boarding house dam picnic area in the Watagans National Park offers a relaxed spot to have a picnic amongst large gum trees, combined with a walk to the dam and moss wall. The picnic area is surrounded by a wide, sleepy creek that has been widened by the dam. There are a number of sheltered picnic tables, barbeques, a toilet, and water (treat water before use - water maybe unavailable). The dam was built in 1952 for fire fighting and recreational use. The area was established in the 1850s as a logging camp, as part of the Barnier Timber Lease. Now it is a great picnic area, + - The boarding house dam picnic area in the Watagans National Park offers a relaxed spot to have a picnic amongst large gum trees, combined with a walk to the dam and moss wall. The picnic area is surrounded by a wide, sleepy creek that has been widened by the dam. There are a number of sheltered picnic tables, barbeques, a toilet, and water (treat water before use - water maybe unavailable). The dam was built in 1952 for fire fighting and recreational use. The area was established in the 1850s as a logging camp, as part of the Barnier Timber Lease. Now it is a great picnic area,
	After another 70 m turn left. After another 280 m find the "Moss Wall" (15 m on your right). Moss Wall Moss Wall This 120m-long stretch of moss-covered rock wall overlooks Boarding House Creek (close to Watagans Forest Rd) and is well worth the walk. The moss wall and surrounding creek side is an enchanting spot to explore, particularly on a hot summer's day. + - This 120m-long stretch of moss-covered rock wall overlooks Boarding House Creek (close to Watagans Forest Rd) and is well worth the walk. The moss wall and surrounding creek side is an enchanting spot to explore, particularly on a hot summer's day.
	After another 220 m turn right.
	After another 500 m turn right.
	After another 500 m continue straight.
	After another 105 m come to the end.

Start	(-32.9982645,151.4056592)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to Freemans Drive Exit then drive for 510 m Keep right and drive for another 45 m Turn right onto Freemans Drive and drive for another 4.6 km Turn right onto Mount Faulk Road and drive for another 10.6 km Continue onto Heaton Road and drive for another 205 m Continue onto Watagan Forest Road and drive for another 2.7 km Turn sharp right onto Boarding House Dam Road and drive for another 630 m

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.7 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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