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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 meeting.
Persons considering joining the club, and member’s guests, may ONLY participate as visitors in three activities at no cost before joining. This is a requirement of our insurance coverage.
Persons whose membership has lapsed must re-join before they can attend any activities as they will not be covered by insurance as a visitor.
Please do not attend activities if you have COVID-19 or have the symptoms of COVID-19 or are generally unwell.
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 - Details can be found after the list of current confirmed activities below
Expressions of Interest - Solitary Islands Coastal Walk - 26 April to 1 May 2026 - please see details at bottom of the page
CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES
Saturday, December 06, 2025
Due the high temperatures forecast and the Extreme Fire Danger Rating this walk has been cancelled. Those who booked into the walk have been notified by email.
Walk - Mt Sugarloaf, Mount Vincent & Summit Point. Approximately 16km on marked trails and fire trails. Several lookouts along the way. Bring morning tea and lunch. M-E-200
Leader: Wayne B - maclaryster@gmail.com
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Kayak - Bolton Point
Leader: Mandy G - mgyles2605@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Walk - Yuelarbah to the edge of Charlestown bushland and return via GNW including a side trip to Leichard’s lookout. Approximately 8km - 2 to 3 hours. S-E-150
Leader: Grahame K - grahamekrisenthal@gmail.com
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Ride - Stockton To Fern Bay. 30km. Ride to Fern Bay and return. Some shared path, some footpath, some quiet tarred road. Meet at the Stockton Ferry Terminal, Stockton. Grade M-E-20. Bookings required. This ride will start earlier depending on weather.
Leader: Judy W - judygeoffwilson@hotmail.com
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Walk - Rocky Crossing – Barrington Tops. This walk commences from the Williams river picnic area adjacent to the site of the old Barrington Guesthouse and follows the Blue Gum Loop trail and Rocky Crossing Track to Rocky Crossing for Lunch. Return is via the same route. The track follows the Williams River and passes through dense forests of sassafras, red cedar, bluegums, giant stinging trees and strangler figs. Swimming opportunities at Lunch and the finish of the walk. 15 km distance, Grade - M-E-450. Bookings Required.
Leader: Steven M - Stevenmoore@outlook.com.au
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Kayak - Cams Wharf
Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Walk - Murrays Beach Daylight Saving Walk. 5 km. Walk around the bushland of Murrays Beach. Optional BBQ afterwards. Bookings required Map Swansea 1:25,000. Grade S-E-120
Leader: Robert L - robert.l.nbw@gmail.com
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Ride - Valentine to Marmong Point. 28km. Ride to Marmong Point and return. Meet at Valentine Bowling Club off Valentine Cres Valentine. Grade M-E-50.
Leader: Stacey G - sgardiner5@icloud.com
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Walk - Wangi Peninsula, 8-9kms, S-E-60, 7:45am start; track along mostly hard packed ground, gentle hills with some steeper sections with steps; some rocky sections along the water platforms. bookings required.
Leader: Aska M - bajkakubus@gmail.com
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Breakfast Walk - Kahibah to Whitebridge via Fernleigh Track for breakfast at The White Cottage café at Whitebridge. Meet at 7 am at the Yuelarbah Track parking area, Burwood Road, Kahibah. The walk is on a flat, sealed cycleway, with a distance of 4 km return. Grade easy, Max Number 12. Please book with the leader, Jennifer Henderson, 0429414098, by Thursday, 18th December.
Leader: Jenny H - 0429 414 098
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Kayak - Blackalls Park Christmas event, short walk/BYO picnic dinner/sunset paddle
Leader: TBA
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Walk - Christmas Break - No Walk
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Kayak - Carrington
Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Walk - New Years Eve - No walk
FUTURE ACTIVITIES THAT MAY REQUIRE EARLY BOOKINGS
Sunday, April 26 to Friday May 1, 2026
Expressions of Interest - Solitary Islands Coastal Walk - The walk traverses 60km of beaches and rainforest on the Coffs Coast. Enjoy whale watching, birdwatching and swimming on your journey from Red Rock to the coastal village of Sawtell. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more beautiful walk on the east coast of NSW. The Solitary Islands coastal walk links a string of idyllic golden beaches, rocky headlands and lush rainforest along the Coffs Coast.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/solitary-islands-coastal-walk
The entire walk is 60km, but I propose to only walk 40km over 3 days. Each day will be 3 to 4hrs & rated G3 by NPWS:
Day 1: Woolgoolga to Moonee Beach, 15.4km.
Day 2: Moonee Beach to Park Beach, 13.4km.
Day 3: Park Beach to Sawtell Beach, 12.4km.
Every day will involve a car shuffle & we will be always walking north to south so that the sun is behind us. Low tides are in the mornings, so that’s when we will be walking.
Time frame:
Sunday 26 April 2026: Arrive in Coffs Harbour & check into your pre-arranged accommodation.
Monday 27 to Thursday 30 April: We will be walking 3 of these days, with one free day for sightseeing or bad weather backup.
Friday 1 May: Check out of you accommodation & travel home.
I intend to book a cabin in Big4 Park Beach, Coffs Harbour because of its central location, but there are multi accommodation options in Coffs so feel free to book wherever you want.
https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nsw/north-coast/park-beach-holiday-park
If you are interested or have any questions please contact me by email. There will be a minimum & maximum number.
Organiser: Alan S - alan.scott3@bigpond.com
To see our full program please have a look at our latest magazine here. Note that the program in the magazine is subject to change and once confirmed it is put on this web page above.
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