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


CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES:-

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Walk - Pindar Cave is in Brisbane Waters National Park - sandstone country with intermittent spectacular views.  Access is from Staples Lookout on Woy Woy Road.  Bring water, morning tea & lunch. Maps Gosford & Gunderman (GR 348925) 1:25,000. Grade: M-E-400, 22km, almost all on track.  Bookings required.

Leader: George V - george@oblique.au


Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Kayak - Carrington beach

Leader: Glen - glenhollingshed@gmail.com


Wednesday, May 01, 2024

Walk - Yacaaba Walk.  Starting from Hawks Nest Surf Club, hike along the beach and climb Yacaaba for awesome views over the bay and beaches.  Note the top section of the track is steep and rocky.  Contact leader for details.

Leader: Terry F - terry.flynn08@gmail.com


Thursday, May 02, 2024

Ride - Gresford - Vacy Loop  45 km.   Mostly sealed road, some gravel.   We haven't done this before.    Bring morning tea.  Lunch after maybe, where? Bookings Required

Leader: George - george@oblique.au


Saturday, May 04, 2024

Walk - Congewai valley to Flat Rock Lookout and return 18km. Walk starts in farmland on the valley floor and climbs to the ridgeline along well formed tracks. Then along the ridge line to Flat Rock Lookout for views over the valley. Return to the valley via same route. Requires a reasonable level of fitness. M/M/825

Leader: Glen - glenhollingshed@gmail.com


Monday, May 06, 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


ADVANCE NOTICE OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES

Blue Mountains 2024 for NBC Members - Five days of walks, Saturday 29 June through Wednesday 3 July;  followed by one or two days of rides.  Come for all, or for some.   Choice of hard, medium, or easy walks or simply take in the views and the cafes.  We will split into smaller groups each day.   This is well in advance but as accommodation may book out it is better to be early than miss out.  Contact the organiser for an information sheet before you book accommodation.

Organiser:  Donna - donna@oblique.au


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.