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Watagan Mountains State Forest

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The Watagans is the name given to the forested mountain range separating the Hunter River catchment and the Tuggerah Lakes system. The Watagans has a large number of recreation sites, with easy access from Sydney, the central coast, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

The area is popular with day-trippers, campers, mountain bike riders, four-wheel-drives, photographers and others who enjoy time in the great outdoors.

When visiting the Watagans, please note that some areas are national park. These areas are clearly indicated by signage. Guidelines on recreation vary according to land manager. In particular, while dogs are welcome in State forests, you cannot take pets into any national park areas.

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Getting There: Best access to the Watagans via Martinsville Road from Cooranbong or Watagan Road from Quorrobolong. The Watagans are approximately a one hour and 15 minute drive from northern Sydney, a 30 minute drive from the central coast, 45 minutes from Newcastle or 25 minutes from Cessnock.

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Watagan Rd
Martinsville NSW

Getting ThereBest access to the Watagans via Martinsville Road from Cooranbong or Watagan Road from Quorrobolong. The Watagans are approximately a one hour and 15 minute drive from northern Sydney, a 30 minute drive from the central coast, 45 minutes from Newcastle or 25 minutes from Cessnock.