BushwalkBushwalk
2 h 45 min to 3 h
| Start | (-33.0629642,151.3366642) |
| Mode | Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From Pacific Motorway, M1
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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.
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After another 40 m find the "Pines picnic area" (60 m on your left).
 Pines picnic area
Pines picnic area
This large picnic area is often used by groups participating in Forests NSW’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 NSW’s programs, but is available for use at any other time. The area is surrounded by native plants and animals.
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This large picnic area is often used by groups participating in Forests NSW’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 NSW’s programs, but is available for use at any other time. The area is surrounded by native plants and animals.
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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
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.
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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.
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After another 180 m find the "Casuarina Campsite" (20 m on your right).
 Casuarina Campsite
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).
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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 60 m find the "Old Mill picnic area" (120 m on your left).
 Old Mill picnic area
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.
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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.
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After another 55 m find the "Turpentine Campsite" (115 m on your right).
 Turpentine Campsite
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.
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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 10 m find the "The Pines Camping Area" (15 m on your left).
 The Pines Camping Area
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.
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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.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| 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) |
Campsite: There are 4 on route, on average they are 1.4 km apart with the largest gap of 6.5 km.
Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.8 km apart with the largest gap of 6 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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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 |
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After another 75 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
After another 70 m continue straight.
After another 10 m cross the ford.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 130 m to the main route.