Watagan Mountains
Between Gosford and Newcastle, inland from Tuggerah Lake and Lake Macquarie lies an almost continuous corridor of State Forests of great beauty and variety. These are the State Forests of the Watagan Mountains. These forests are close to the major population centres of Sydney, Newcastle and the
Central Coast.
There are good recreation facilities for the many thousands of visitors who drive, walk or camp in them each year. Of course, they are still production forests and visitors must be aware of log trucks that use these roads. As you admire the variety of plant life and the panoramic views from the
lookouts, consider that some parts of these lush forests have been logged for timber since the 1830's. Now, modern management of logging and regeneration mean that no more timber is removed annually from the area overall than can grow in a year, so the forests are self-supporting.
Many excellent facilities have been established by the Forestry Commission in the last few years for visitors.
Picnic, toilet and water facilities at Summit Point, Heaton Lookout, Macleans Lookout, Boarding House Dam, Wishing Well and Muirs Lookout.
Camping facilities are at the Basin, Pines Forest Park and Gap Creek.
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