Abbotts Falls Walking Track

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Pines Camping area, this walk follows the track gently downhill (passing a 'Walking Track' sign on your left. Then this walk follows the track for about 30m to find a rotten timber footbridge. This walk crosses the footbridge and after about 10m, comes to a T-intersection with a track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then come to the "The Pines Camping Area". Campsite managed byForestry Corporation of NSW. After 25 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right). After another 75 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Dammed Pool. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 5 m (from the The Pines Walking Trail) turn right, to head along The Pines Walking Trail.
	After another 450 m (from the Palmers Road) veer left, to head along Palmers Road (a vehicle track). After another 40 m pass the toilet (6 m on your right). After another 40 m find the "Pines picnic area" (60 m on your left). Pines picnic area This large picnic area is often used by groups participating in Forests NSWâ€™s school and community programs. The area provides plenty of tree cover, as well as a number of picnic benches and tables. There is a large shelter built and reserved for the Forests NSWâ€™s programs, but is available for use at any other time. The area is surrounded by native plants and animals.
	After another 135 m (from the Palmers Road) veer right.
	After another 135 m turn left. After another 70 m continue straight. After another 45 m (from the Abbotts Falls Walking Trail) continue straight, to head along Abbotts Falls Walking Trail. After another 10 m cross the ford.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Abbotts Falls Walking Trail & Howes Road) veer right, to head along Abbotts Falls Walking Trail. After another 620 m cross the ford.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Abbotts Road & Abbotts Falls Walking Trail) turn left, to head along Abbotts Road (a vehicle track). After another 810 m find the "Abbotts Falls" (20 m on your left). Abbotts Falls Abbotts Falls in the Olney State Forest are located in a secluded valley on Dora Creek. Thick rainforest lines Dora Creek and these falls are a great place to visit on a hot, dry day in summer. The falls can be found along the Abbotts Falls walking track. Please note that the falls are unfenced and care should be taken. After another 9 m cross the ford. After another 105 m cross the ford. After another 290 m cross the ford.
	After another 460 m (at the intersection of German Point Road & Abbotts Falls Walking Trail) turn left, to head along German Point Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 2.6 km (from the German Point Road) veer left (a walking track). After another 80 m cross the ford.
	After another 140 m turn sharp right. After another 180 m find the "Casuarina Campsite" (20 m on your right). Casuarina Campsite The Casuarina Campsite is a small and secluded site, set amongst forest oaks and a variety of eucalypts. The Casuarina Camping Area can accommodate caravans and trailers as well as individual campsites. There are fireplaces, toilets, picnic tables and water (treat water before use - water maybe unavailable). After another 65 m pass the toilet (5 m on your right). After another 60 m find the "Old Mill picnic area" (120 m on your left). Old Mill picnic area The Old Mill picnic area is set alongside Watagan Forest Road and is a great place for family sport, with a wide and flat grassed area surrounded by forest. Please note that this site is for day use only, with no camping allowed. The site has picnic tables and fireplaces.
	Turn left.
	After another 450 m continue straight. After another 55 m find the "Turpentine Campsite" (115 m on your right). Turpentine Campsite Turpentine camping area provides many sheltered sites amongst turpentine trees. It is an ideal spot for smaller groups or families. The campsite is spread out along the end of Turpentine Road, providing picnic benches, tables, fireplaces and water (treat water before use - water maybe unavailable). Toilet facilities are located in the nearby Pines Camping or Casuarina Camping Areas. There is good access to a creek for cooling off in the summer. After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 60 m continue straight. After another 10 m find the "The Pines Camping Area" (15 m on your left). The Pines Camping Area The Pines Camping Area is large and popular, and positioned under large pine trees which provide excellent shade. These trees are remnants from trial plantings of different pine species, established in the 1920s and 1930s. The campsite has pit toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces and water (treat water before use - water maybe unavailable). There is access to the creek for cooling off in the summer.
	After another 15 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to Dammed Pool.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 110 m turn left.
	After another 15 m come to the end. About 15 m past the end is "Dammed Pool on the Pines Walking track". Dammed Pool on the Pines Walking track The dammed pool by Dora Creek (on the Pine walking track) is surrounded by lovely moist eucalypt forest and has an attractive dammed pool. Then is also evidence of axe-sharpening rubbing grooves on damp rock shelves from historical aboriginal use. The dammed pool is on the Pines loop walk, which can be begun from either the Pines campsite or the Pines picnic area. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 130 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

After another 110 m turn left.

After another 15 m come to the end.

About 15 m past the end is "Dammed Pool on the Pines Walking track".

Dammed Pool on the Pines Walking track

The dammed pool by Dora Creek (on the Pine walking track) is surrounded by lovely moist eucalypt forest and has an attractive dammed pool. Then is also evidence of axe-sharpening rubbing grooves on damp rock shelves from historical aboriginal use. The dammed pool is on the Pines loop walk, which can be begun from either the Pines campsite or the Pines picnic area.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 130 m to the main route.

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	7.2 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 3 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	0 m	The Pines Camping Area
Toilet	25 m	[toilet]
Toilet	600 m	[toilet]
Campsite	6.5 km	Casuarina Campsite
Toilet	6.6 km	[toilet]
Campsite	7.1 km	Turpentine Campsite
Campsite	7.2 km	The Pines Camping Area

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
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  Friday 23 May
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 24 May
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h in the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:30am to 1:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Monday 26 May
  
  9°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Tuesday 27 May
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Mostly sunny day. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning westerly 25 to 40 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Wednesday 28 May
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Thursday 29 May
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 30 May
  
  9°C → 19°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Jilliby State Conservation Area alerts
  Safety alerts: Flood risk warning
  Recent heavy rainfall may cause flooding of areas in Watagans, Brisbane Water and Wyrrabalong National Parks and Munmorah and Jilliby State Conservation Areas.
  Creek crossings may become impassable with fast flowing water and increased water levels following heavy rainfall.
  People planning to visit these parks are urged to check for closures, emergency warnings and severe weather updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service before heading out.
  Remember, it’s never safe to walk, ride or drive through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4320 4200.
  
  Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
  Fire trail maintenance works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from January until June 2025. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage. Take care and drive to conditions.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000.
  
  Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
  Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
  
  Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
  The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
  To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
  For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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