This short and scenic walk offers two lookouts and a forest walk. Gap Creek viewpoint gives views of dense forest, while the Monkey Face viewpoint gives views of forested farmland in the Gap Creek valley. The short forest walk between these two viewpoints is amongst large rocks and offers views of its own. The cliffs between the viewpoints are used by rock climbers and abseiling parties, so do not dislodge rocks from the top of the cliffs. This is a recommended and scenic walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Gap Creek Viewpoint off Monkey Face road in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Gap Creek Viewpoint off Monkey Face road in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Gap Creek Viewpoint on a cloudy day off Monkey Face Road in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Rock cliffs at Gap Creek Viewpoint off Monkey Face road in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Distant view from Gap Creek Viewpoint off Monkey Face Road in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Track in forest near Gap Creek Viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Track and rock near Gap Creek viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Track and rock near Gap Creek Viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Track and track marker near Gap Creek viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Attractive tree near Gap Creek Viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Rocks and forest near Gap Creek Viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Forest track near Gap Creek viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Track amongst forest near Gap Creek viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Wide track near Gap Creek viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Wide track near Monkey Face viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Intersection near Monkey Face Viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Sign to Gap Creek Lookout near Monkey Face Viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Sign showing Monkey Face Picnic Area near Monkey Face viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Management trail near Monkey Face viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Afternoon view from Monkey Face viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.View from Monkey Face Lookout in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2008.Monkey Face road near Gap Creek viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Undulating Monkey Face road near Gap Creek viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Intersection on Monkey Face road near Gap Creek viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Sign showing Gap Creek Lookout and Monkey Face Lookout on Monkey Face road in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Intersection to Gap Creek viewpoint and Monkey Face viewpoint in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.Looking at intersection on Monkey Face road with Gap Creek viewpoint behind in the Watagans. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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.
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 6.4 km
Turn left onto Monkey Face Road and drive for another 1.3 km
Turn right and drive for another 125 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From Gaps Creek Viewpoint, this walk follows the track gently downhill, while keeping the cliff on your right. The track continues through rocky scrubby forest (always keeping the cliff on your right) for about 500m, until coming to a three-way intersection with Monkey Face Rd.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Gap Creek Lookout Start (a footpath).
After another 110 m (Trail Head - Decent Gully to Monkey Face Cliffs) veer left.
After another 320 m veer right, to head along Monkey Face Road.
After another 170 m find the "Monkey Face Viewpoint" (8 m on your right).
Monkey Face Viewpoint
Monkey Face Viewpoint
Monkey Face viewpoint, at the end of Monkey Face Road is within the Watagans National Park. This lookout offers good views of the densely forested hill country of the Martinsville Valley. Monkey Face lookout is named after an old lead bullock from the timber-getting days.
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Monkey Face viewpoint, at the end of Monkey Face Road is within the Watagans National Park. This lookout offers good views of the densely forested hill country of the Martinsville Valley. Monkey Face lookout is named after an old lead bullock from the timber-getting days.
After another 75 m continue straight.
After another 460 m turn left.
Continue another 150 m to find Gap Creek Lookout at the end.
"Gaps Creek Viewpoint".
Gaps Creek Viewpoint
Gaps Creek Viewpoint
The Gap Creek viewpoint, just off Monkey Face Road, is within the Watagans National Park. This lookout offers good views of the densely forested hill country of the Martinsville Valley. A short walk from the end of the car park allows more attractive views through gumtrees at an unfenced section of the lookout.
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The Gap Creek viewpoint, just off Monkey Face Road, is within the Watagans National Park. This lookout offers good views of the densely forested hill country of the Martinsville Valley. A short walk from the end of the car park allows more attractive views through gumtrees at an unfenced section of the lookout.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Monkey Face Circuit
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
1.3 km
Time
30 min to 45 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
30 min to 45 min
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After another 170 m find the "Monkey Face Viewpoint" (8 m on your right).
