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Start heading along Bakers Road.

Then come to the "Watagan Headquarters Camping Area" (35 m on your left). This is a free campsite.

Then find the "Watagan Headquarters" (55 m on your left).
Watagan Headsquarters campsite (aka Forestry HQ) is located in the Heaton State Forest, beside Bakers Rd, near Heaton Rd. This campsite has wood fired barbecues, picnic tables and a garbage bin. The large, flat, cleared area allows plenty of room to pitch a tent. In 2010, a series of vandalism attacks occurred on the water tank, so there is no longer water available.

Then pass the picnic table (75 m on your left).

After another 960 m (at the intersection of Bakers Road & Rockey Point Road) continue straight, to head along Bakers Road.

After another 400 m (at the intersection of Glen Road & Bakers Road) continue straight, to head along Bakers Road.
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After another 180 m continue straight.

After another 50 m head through/around the gate.

After another 105 m pass the toilet (6 m on your right).

After another 40 m find the "Hunter Lookout" (10 m on your left).
Hunter Lookout can be found on Bakers Road, along the Great North Walk. This fenced lookout has everything you will need snack-stop, including toilets, picnic tables, chairs and wood-fired barbecues. This lookout has fantastic views over much of the Hunter region. In 2010, a series of vandalism attacks occurred on the water tank, so water is no longer available at Hunter Lookout.

After another 15 m pass the picnic table (15 m on your left).
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Continue straight.

After another 30 m pass the car park (30 m on your right).

After another 40 m head through/around the gate.
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Continue straight, to head along Bakers Road.

After another 440 m continue straight, to head along Bakers Road.

After another 390 m to find the car park.

Then pass the picnic table (30 m on your left).

Then find the "Mcleans Lookout" (45 m on your left).
McLeans Lookout offers magnificent views of the valleys in Heaton State Forest. Located on Bakers Road, this fenced lookout also has picnic facilities including tables with seats and open grassy areas.
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After another 30 m continue straight.

After another 560 m (at the intersection of Watagan Track & Glen Road) continue straight, to head along Watagan Track.

After another 65 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
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After another 720 m veer right.
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After another 320 m veer right, to head along Great North Walk.
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After another 410 m (at the intersection of Great North Walk & Hammonds Road) continue straight, to head along Great North Walk.

After another 1.4 km cross the ford.
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Continue straight, to head along Great North Walk.

After another 430 m cross the ford.

Then pass the sign.
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After another 760 m (at the intersection of Barniers Road & Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along Great North Walk.
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After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Heaton Road & Great North Walk) turn left, to head along Heaton Road (a vehicle track).

Then to find the car park.

After another 210 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your right).

Then find the "Heaton Lookout" (20 m on your right).
Heaton Lookout is one of the larger lookouts located on Heaton Road. This fenced lookout faces south-east. There are wood fired barbecues, picnic tables and a pit toilet. Heaton Lookout is a great place to stop for a snack, and the amazing view feels like a bonus. This lookout was named after Richard Heaton, a timber cutter who came to Australia as a convict. There is a water tank here, due to vandalism in the area this is not a reliable water source.
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After another 8 m continue straight.

After another 65 m pass the toilet (8 m on your right).
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After another 245 m continue straight, to head along Heaton Loop Trail.
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After another 205 m (at the intersection of Heaton Road & Heaton Loop Trail) veer right, to head along Heaton Road (a vehicle track).
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After another 1.8 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 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.

After another 970 m head down the surface|wood steps
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After another 5 m come to the end.

About 15 m past the end is "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.

About 30 m past the end is a picnic table.

About 35 m past the end is a picnic table.
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