Moss Wall Walk

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-32.9982645,151.4056592)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to Freemans Drive Exit then drive for 510 m Keep right and drive for another 45 m Turn right onto Freemans Drive and drive for another 4.6 km Turn right onto Mount Faulk Road and drive for another 10.6 km Continue onto Heaton Road and drive for another 205 m Continue onto Watagan Forest Road and drive for another 2.7 km Turn sharp right onto Boarding House Dam Road and drive for another 630 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the boarding house dam picnic area, this walk follows the track gently up timber steps, keeping the very large tree stump and dam on your right. This walk follows the track (with a concrete dam on the right) for about 45m, before descending gently on a track and timber steps for about 30m, until coming to a three-way intersection, with a track (on the left) and footbridge (on the right).....

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	Start. Boarding House Dam Picnic Area (about 15 m back from the start). Boarding House Dam Picnic Area The boarding house dam picnic area in the Watagans National Park offers a relaxed spot to have a picnic amongst large gum trees, combined with a walk to the dam and moss wall. The picnic area is surrounded by a wide, sleepy creek that has been widened by the dam. There are a number of sheltered picnic tables, barbeques, a toilet, and water (treat water before use - water maybe unavailable). The dam was built in 1952 for fire fighting and recreational use. The area was established in the 1850s as a logging camp, as part of the Barnier Timber Lease. Now it is a great picnic area,
	After another 85 m turn left. After another 205 m come to "Moss Wall". Moss Wall This 120m-long stretch of moss-covered rock wall overlooks Boarding House Creek (close to Watagans Forest Rd) and is well worth the walk. The moss wall and surrounding creek side is an enchanting spot to explore, particularly on a hot summer's day. Turn around here and retrace the main route for 310 m to get back to the start.

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Directions & comments

Start.

Boarding House Dam Picnic Area (about 15 m back from the start).

Boarding House Dam Picnic Area

The boarding house dam picnic area in the Watagans National Park offers a relaxed spot to have a picnic amongst large gum trees, combined with a walk to the dam and moss wall. The picnic area is surrounded by a wide, sleepy creek that has been widened by the dam. There are a number of sheltered picnic tables, barbeques, a toilet, and water (treat water before use - water maybe unavailable). The dam was built in 1952 for fire fighting and recreational use. The area was established in the 1850s as a logging camp, as part of the Barnier Timber Lease. Now it is a great picnic area,

After another 85 m turn left.

After another 205 m come to "Moss Wall".

Moss Wall

This 120m-long stretch of moss-covered rock wall overlooks Boarding House Creek (close to Watagans Forest Rd) and is well worth the walk. The moss wall and surrounding creek side is an enchanting spot to explore, particularly on a hot summer's day.

Turn around here and retrace the main route for 310 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Moss Wall Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	620 m
Time	15 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Boarding House Dam Picnic Area
The boarding house dam picnic area in the Watagans National Park offers a relaxed spot to have a picnic amongst large gum trees, combined with a walk to the dam and moss wall. The picnic area is surrounded by a wide, sleepy creek that has been widened by the dam. There are a number of sheltered picnic tables, barbeques, a toilet, and water (treat water before use - water maybe unavailable). The dam was built in 1952 for fire fighting and recreational use. The area was established in the 1850s as a logging camp, as part of the Barnier Timber Lease. Now it is a great picnic area,

Moss Wall
This 120m-long stretch of moss-covered rock wall overlooks Boarding House Creek (close to Watagans Forest Rd) and is well worth the walk. The moss wall and surrounding creek side is an enchanting spot to explore, particularly on a hot summer's day.

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Weather Forecast
- Toronto Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe later tonight. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1200 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Possible small hail along the coastal fringe in the morning and afternoon. Damaging winds possible along the coastal fringe. Winds southeast to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 18.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  3°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, most likely in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h before dawn then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions in the morning are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  5°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost about the Upper Hunter. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  5°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  8°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  7°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  8°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Watagans National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
  Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.
  For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
  
  Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Closed
  Gap Creek Forest Walk is closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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