Newcastle Bushwalking Club

Newcastle Bushwalking Club Inc

Activity Program

Newcastle Bushwalking Club (NBC) arranges a program of activities for our members including Bushwalking, Cycling, and Kayaking. Our activities include both day walks and overnight walks and also extended walks within Australia.

You must participate in at least one activity as a visitor before applying to join the club.

After completing an activity you may apply to join by emailing activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au and letting us know the activity/activities you have completed with the club. We will then send you an email with a link to the membership application form and payment details. Your application will then be considered by the club committee at the next monthly meeting.

Persons considering joining the club, and member’s guests, can ONLY participate as visitors in three activities at no cost before joining. This is a requirement of our insurance coverage.

Please do not attend activities if you have COVID-19 or have the symptoms of COVID-19 or are generally unwell.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MUNRO HUT
The Munro Hut on Gloucester Tops has been repaired and is now open for visitors with a new roof
Thanks to the volunteers who spent this week at the hut carrying out the repairs

Newcastle Bushwalking Club acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and acknowledges and respects their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge their custodianship of the Country in which we engage our bushwalking and related activities.

Please note - Membership of our Facebook page is not membership of NBC. Click here for NBC Membership information.

For details of our Activity Grading System click here.

Bookings are required for all activities by 2 days prior to the activity (unless a start time is shown, in which case members may simply turn up).

Emails often go astray so if you don't receive a timely response after emailing a leader please email activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au with details and we will follow up with the leader if required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS:

Visitors must always contact the leader before attending any activity - if you simply show up without contacting the leader beforehand you will not be allowed to join the activity

When requesting to join an activity please provide the leader with information on your experience and background sufficient that they can assess if the activity is suitable for you. Also, please provide a phone number in case the leader needs to discuss any matters regarding your participation in the activity.

Visitors will be required to read and sign an Acknowledgement of Risks and Obligations at each activity. For details click here

FUTURE ACTIVITIES THAT MAY REQUIRE EARLY BOOKINGS

Please note that future activities that may require travel and accommodation bookings are listed below. Details may be in the current confirmed activities or at the bottom of this page

Blue Mountains 2024 for NBC Members - 29 June 2024

CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES:-

Monday, May 06, 2024

Please note that due to wet tracks and powerful surf this walk has been postponed until 22nd May 2024

Walk - MEREWETHER - Nth GLENROCK - MEREWETHER ROCK PLATFORM CIRCUIT - 10 km. This includes some of the former mining and railway features of this area. Grade S-E/M-150. Maps: Wallsend 9232-3S and Newcastle 9232-2S. The leader invites participants afterwards to have lunch by the beach - byo picnic or buy takeaway. Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

Kayak - Wangi and Secret Bay

Leader: Glen - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 08, 2024

Walk - Stockton. A pleasant walk through the streets of Stockton past historic sites and buildings. We will do the Shipwreck Walk (Stockton Breakwater) and a short beach stretch to morning tea at Lexie's Café. We will walk on the ballast grounds on the way back to the ferry wharf. Option for people to catch the ferry to and from start. Under 10 km. Booking required.

Leader: Viola - violap@tpg.com.au

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Ride - Big Loop 50 km Ride through Speers Point, Wallsend, Broadmeadow, Adamstown, Fernleigh Track to Belmont, back to Eleebana. Meet at Eleebana boat ramp. Suggest coffee at Kotara Homemakers Centre, or near the start of Fernleigh Track.

Leader: Lyndon - lyndon.leo@gmail.com

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Walk - Tomaree Coastal Walk 10km SM. Walk around Tomaree Peninsula, Tomaree Headland lookout, climb the challenging rough bush track up to Stephens peak, lunch on Wreck Beach and return. Meet at the carpark located on Zenith Beach loop road. Turn right at the end of Shoal Bay road onto the one way loop road.

Leader: Frank K - frank.kupina@live.com.au

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Kayak - Wangi and Pulbah Island

Leader: Glen - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Walk - First leg of the GNW - Circular Quay to West Ryde

Leader: Jenny D - jenandtone@gmail.com

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Ride - Mandalong to Cooranbong. 37km. Ride along Mandalong Road then back to Cooranbong. Meet in Old Maitland Road, near the corner of Mandalong Rd, just west of the Morisset exit off the M1. Grade M-M-150. Start riding at 9:00am

Leader: Bob M - rmontgomery962@gmail.com

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Walk - Bateau Bay - Toowoon Bay - The Entrance - Long Jetty Circuit ~ 13 km. This walk takes in the best of the Bateau Bay/The Entrance/Long Jetty peninsula's seaside and lakeside habitats. Preferably bring both morning tea and lunch. There may be opportunities to buy food & drinks along the way, but there is no guarantee, yet alone it will be at a convenient time. Map Gosford 1:25,000. Grade M-E-50. Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Kayak - Cam's Wharf

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Committee Meeting cancelled due to the number of committee members who will be away

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Ride - Eleebana to Wallsend. 30km. Ride to Speers Point, Glendale, Wallsend and return. Meet at the Lions Park, (boat ramp) The Esplanade, Eleebana. Grade M-E-250. Start riding at 9:00am

Leader: Margaret M - philandmarg@gmail.com

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Walk - Corker Trail - Barrington Tops – Steep ascent from Lagoon Pinch to Careys Peak for Lunch. Then return with side trips to Wombat Creek and Selby Allen Hut. Limited Numbers. Members Only. Excellent hill climb fitness required. Long Day with driving and 21km of walking. Carpool options to be organised with those interested from Hexham and Gresford. Grade – L-M-1000

Leader: Steve M - stevenmoore@outlook.com.au

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Kayak - Meet Valentine boat ramp (Dilkera Avenue) 8 am for 8.30 am start

Leader: George C - georgecowan59@yahoo.com.au

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Walk - Palmer's Creek Quarry - 10km

Leader: Viola - violap@tpg.com.au

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Ride - Walka Water Works to Maitland. About 30km maybe. Ride around Walka Water Works, then to Lorn, Bolwarra Heights, Woodville, Wallalong, Morpeth and return to Walka Water Works. Meet in Walka Water Works car park. Toilets at start. Grade M-M-50.

Leader: Cyndy - cyngym@gmail.com

Saturday, June 01, 2024

Walk - Starting with a steep ascent up Heaton Gap from the Watagan Forest Motel in Brunkerville, we follow a popular section of the Great North Walk to Heaton Lookout. From here we continue along the Great North Walk through some rainforest eventually reaching Barniers Road. We follow Barniers Road up to Heaton Rd. From here we join an unmarked trail downhill to the Honeycomb Cave to take in some scenic views. From here we go back up and follow a trail back down to Heaton Lookout and follow the road back to the start 13kms. Booking Required. Must have good hill climb fitness to cope with the start. Grade – M-M-750

Leader: Steve M - stevenmoore@outlook.com.au

Tuesday, June 04, 2024

Kayak - Blackalls Park

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 05, 2024

Walk - Walk nomination required

Leader Required

Thursday, June 06, 2024

Ride - Whitebridge to Swansea, maybe 35 km. Ride along Fernleigh Track to Belmont, then to Swansea along quiet roads, footpaths, shared paths etc. Work out a loop for the return to Whitebridge. Meet at Whitebridge station car park. Suggest coffee at Belmont Golf Club on return trip. Start riding at 9:00am

Leader: Bob M - rmontgomery962@gmail.com

Saturday, June 08, 2024

Walk - Wahroonga to Mt Kuring-gai via Bobbin Head 12km M/E. A suburban walk through Wahroonga, along Gibberagong bush walking track to Bobbin Head for lunch, onto Appletree Bay, along Cowan Creek and on to Mt Kuring-gai station. Train Newcastle Interchange change train at Hornsby

Leader: Frank K - frank.kupina@live.com.au

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Kayak - Rathmines

Leader; Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Walk - Newcastle History Walk

Leader: Kerrie B - kerrie.bissett@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Feature Night - Topic to be advised

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Ride - Summerland Point 30km. Summerland Point, Chain Valley Bay, Lake Munmorah. Mainly on cycle paths and quiet roads. Approx. 5 km’s good dirt track (4 km’s dirt beside main road and 1 km dirt road). Meet at Summerland Point boat ramp parking area, Cams Boulevard- turn right just past shopping centre.

Leader: Lyndon - lyndon.leo@gmail.com

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Walk - Bateau Bay - Foresters Beach CCT - 10km. Via Wyrrabalong Sth rock platform and returning along the Wyrrabolong Trail (or vis versa). Features of the route include Crackneck Lookout, Wyrrabalong Lookout and the coloured pebbles of Crackneck Point. Map - Gosford 1:25,000. Grade S-M-200. NOTE: the route entails considerable rock hopping. Bring morning tea. Optional picnic lunch afterwards, byo or buy nearby (traditional F&C’s, sandwich/pies/cakes, cafe, general store). Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Kayak - Mannering Park, Wyee Creek, Sunken Forest

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Walk - Port Stephens Lighthouse - Fingal Island (provided sand spit is safe) Alternative is Fingal to Big Rocky and return

Leader: Wayne B - maclaryster@gmail.com

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Ride - Morpeth to Woodville via Wallalong, return via Largs. 27km. Meet at Morpeth Boat Ramp, Queens Wharf Rd Morpeth. Grade M-M-100.

Leader: Cyndy - cyngym@gmail.com

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Walk - Scopas Peak, Kariong Ridge, Piles Creek and Girakool. Sandstone country, nice creeks, waterfalls. Mostly on track. Grade M-E-600, 17km. Bring morning tea and lunch. Meet 100m north of old Mooney Mooney creek bridge on old Pacific Highway.

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Kayak - Carrington

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Walk - Redhead Loop. ~6 Km. This will be an easy, mostly flat walk around the outskirts of Redhead. We will be using the Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway, The Fernleigh Track, fire trails and some street walking. On the way we will stop for morning tea at Liles Oval and there are a couple of viewpoints to take in on the way as well. Meet at Webb Park, Redhead. Bring morning tea. Map - Swansea 1:25,000, Grade - S-E-50

Leader: Helen C - helc16@hotmail.com

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Ride - Pelican to Caves Beach. 30km. Ride to Blacksmiths, Swansea Heads, Caves Beach, Pirrita Island, then back to cars. Meet at the boat ramp Lakeview Pde Pelican. Grade M-E-100. Bookings Required

Leader: Stacey G - sgardiner5@icloud.com

Saturday, June 29, 2024