Awaba State Forest
South west of Newcastle on the NSW Central Coast, Awaba State Forest is bordered by Heaton and Watagan State Forests. The Great North Walk runs through Awaba State Forest.
Forests in this area have been harvested for timber for many decades – some for over 150 years. The forests you see today are regrowth forests which means they have been harvested many times over and grown back. Today's forest management practices protect biodiversity, soil and water quality and cultural heritage sites while also allowing for sustainable timber production. NSW State Forests – here today, here tomorrow. Find out more about sustainable forest management.
Forests NSW received a bronze winner award in the tourist attraction category of the 2011 Hunter and Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism for Awaba, Heaton, Onley, Ourimbah, Watagan and Wyong State forest – known as the Watagans.
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Recreational facilities
Paintball Pete's
This is a commercial enterprise within Awaba State Forest. Paintball Pete's is privately operated and available for public bookings and is located on Palmers Road, Ryhope. Check out (www.paintballpetes.com.au) or phone: 49470853.
Staying Safe
- Important information when visiting state forests
- Call '000' in a bushfire emergency (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Total Fire Ban and Current Fire Danger Map (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Find out more about bushfires (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Find out more about emergency and safety (www.nsw.gov.au)
Contact us for more info
Call the Forests NSW State-wide Information Line
1300 655 687 or 02 9871 3377 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Visit the Forests NSW Visitor Centre
95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125