Getting started
From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post down the short but steep road embankment, and passes through the paddock gate (with a 'Laguna' sign on it). The walk continues gently downhill across farmland for about 200m, until coming to, and heading through, a paddock gate with a 'Great North Walk' sign (and a yellow electric fence box).
From the paddock gate (with the yellow electric fence box), this walk follows GNW arrow down the moderately steep grassy bank towards the creek. After about 10m, the walk crosses the creek, usually just over ankle deep. This creek maybe impassible after rain. The walk continues following GNW arrow markers along the fence for about 100m, passing through two more paddock gates), until heading through another paddock gate with a 'Please Shut Gate' sign, just before the forest.
From the paddock gate in the Watagan Valley, this walk follows the track moderately steeply uphill. The walk heads through the wooded forest, up a series of timber and rock steps as the track winds up the hill. About 1km after leaving the open farmland, this track leads to an intersection with the turning area at the end of the dirt Langans Road.....

Accommodation: There is one 11 km (plus an extra 1 km along side route) from the start.

Campsite: There is one 3.7 km from the start.

Seat: There is one 3.6 km from the start.

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.

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.

Lonely Goat Olives
Lonely Goat Olives is 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

• Toronto Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  Saturday 15 March
  

  

  
  Mostly clear.
  
  

  Mostly clear. Light winds.

  Sunday 16 March
  

  

  21°C → 35°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  

  Mostly sunny. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 36.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 4:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]

  Monday 17 March
  

  

  17°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  

  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h shifting south to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

  Tuesday 18 March
  

  

  15°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  

  Partly cloudy. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.

  Wednesday 19 March
  

  

  16°C → 28°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  

  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.

  Thursday 20 March
  

  

  17°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  

  Mostly sunny.

  Friday 21 March
  

  

  17°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  

  Sunny.

  Saturday 22 March
  

  

  18°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm

  Mostly sunny.

  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology