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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

Monday, September 1, 2025

Presentation - Newcastle Ramblers are hosting a presentation by B.H.A. (Bush Heritage Australia) the group founded by Bob Brown in 1991.  BHA have reserves in all states to visit & volunteering is available at some sites. NBC members are invited to attend to hear about the work of BHA.

Meeting starts at 7.30 pm at Charlestown Uniting Church - 24 Milson St Charlestown.  Supper after the meeting. 

8th to 14th September 2025

Mt Kaputar National Park car camp trip -  There are still vacancies

Details at the bottom of the page

Saturday afternoon, 20th September 2025 

Newcastle Bushwalking Club will be celebrating its 80th Birthday at Wallsend Diggers Club Mezz Bar Room

Sunday, September 21, 2025

BBQ and short walk at Marmong Point Hall to further celebrate the club's 80th Birthday

Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, 2025 

Expression of Interest -  Tree planting day for Bush Heritage at

Scottsdale followed by 2 days of day walks in the nearby Namadgi

National park - full details at the bottom of this page

Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30, 2025

NBC Annual Camp - A weekend of walking, kayaking, cycling and socialising.  Tentative location is Myall River Camp.

CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Please note this paddle has been moved to Edgeworth Creeks because of the wind forecast

Kayak - Swansea Pirritta Island  now Edgeworth Creeks

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Walk - Murrays Beach to Pinney Beach then Caves Beach and return.  Meet 9am at the water tower, Jetty Point Drive Murrays Beach. Bring morning tea and lunch.

Leader: Bob L - robert.l.nbw@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Feature Night - Walking the Heysen Trail in S.A. - Laura F will be presenting walking two sections of the Heysen Trail -  week one on the Fleurieu Peninsula and the second week in the Finders Ranges.  Feature Night commences at 7:30pm.  Join other members for a meal beforehand from around 6:30pm.

Venue: Alder Park Sports Club, 132 Bridges Road, New Lambton. On street parking only: in Bridges Road, Moonbi Street; or, across the road in Rydal Street and use the pedestrian lights. 

Visitors (non NBC members) should book beforehand by emailing activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Ride - Gosford to Umina. 35km. Following the shared pathway to Woy Woy then quiet back roads to Ettalong and Umina. Meet at Gosford boat ramp car park, (between ‘Eat Street Cafe’ food van, and Gosford Olympic Pool), off Central Coast Hwy, Gosford.

Leader: Bob L - robert.l.nbw@gmail.com

Saturday, July 12, 2025  - Sunday, July 13, 2025

Walk - Overnight full moon walk to Careys Peak in Barrington Tops

Leader: Tom C - thomas.cordingleyone@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Kayak - Carrington 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Walk - Zenith Beach to Fingal Bay via Stephens Peak return. Scenic coastal walk. 11km,4hrs,Medium.Option of morning tea at Fingal Bay Cafe and/or  BYO picnic lunch at end of walk

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Please note there are two rides proposed for this day

Ride - Raymond Terrace to Medowie. 37km. Ride to Medowie via Grahamstown Dam.  Coffee at Macadamia Farm or continue along shared path, turn left at end then onto Golf Club.   Then return.   Meet at Bettles Park, Sketchley Street, Raymond Terrace Grade M-E-60.      Car parking in Sketchley St, and Adelaide Street.  Toilets in park.   Can start at the Leisure Park 20 minutes later to reduce distance by 5 km each way.

Leader: Michael O - oconnomi@tpg.com.au

MTB Ride - Gresford – Vacy Loop  45 km.   Mostly sealed road, some gravel.  Bring morning tea.  Optional Lunch afterwards

Leader: George V - george@oblique.au

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Walk - Clarencetown historical walk

Leader: Kristy R - krollinson@hotmail.com

Monday, July 21, 2025

Please note that the presentation scheduled for this day has been postponed until Monday, September 1, 2025

Presentation - Newcastle Ramblers are hosting a presentation by B.H.A. (Bush Heritage Australia) the group founded by Bob Brown in 1991.  BHA have reserves in all states to visit & volunteering is available at some sites. NBC members are invited to attend to hear about the work of BHA.

Meeting starts at 7.30 pm at Charlestown Uniting Church - 24 Milson St Charlestown.  Supper after the meeting. 

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Kayak - Valentine 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Walk - Richters Cave Yarramalong.  Approx 8ks  walk up from yarramalong rd ( fire trail ) , loop around cave and return.  NB: Walk requires a small section of off track , rock scrambling under cave .  Limited parking at start.  Meet 9am for carpool from Wyong/Alison.

Leader: Shayne F - stumpcrete@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Committee Meeting - Alder Park BC

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Ride - Whitebridge to Nobbys via Merewether. 34km. Ride the Fernleigh Track, then via Merewether and Nobbys to Carrington for coffee,  and return via Adamstown.  Meet at Whitebridge Station car park.   Grade M-E-150.

Leader: Lyndon M - Lyndon.leo@gmail.com

Friday, July 25, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025

A week in the Blue Mountains to walk, ride, sightsee and socialise with friends.  Contact the organiser for an information sheet before you book accommodation

Organiser - Donna S - donna@oblique.au

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Walk - Berowra Loop - This walk is split amongst two very different 10km sections. It starts from Berowra Station, going down to Cowan Creek following the Berowra Track. Walking along the foreshore winding on and out of bays with views before ascending up to Mt Kuring-Gai Station.  From here you have the option of finishing up after a half day walk and catching the train from this station. After having lunch shortly after Mt Kuring-Gai Station we follow the lyrebird gully track down along Calna and Berowra Creek’s eventually climbing the Great North Walk to Naa Badu Lookout for a good rest. From here we follow the Berkeley Fire Trail ascending to the finish back at Berowra Station. This is a long day (7-8hrs on trail) with some decent climbs so ensure your fitness is good and bring plenty of water and food. Grade – L-M-600, 20km Distance. Catch the train or drive down and park at Berowra Station. Bookings Required. 

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

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Kayak - Bolton Point

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Walk - Explore Sandgate Cemetery

Leader: Viola O - violap@tpg.com.au

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Ride - Stockton To Fern Bay.  30km. Ride to Fern Bay and return. Meet at the Stockton Ferry Terminal, Stockton. Grade M-E-20.

Leader: Michael O - violap@tpg.com.au

Saturday, August 02, 2025

Walk - An Exploration of Blacksmiths and Pelican waterfront and surrounds. Approximately 10 km, all flat, some beach walking.  9am start, bring morning tea. 

Leader: Helen C - helc16@hotmail.com

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Kayak - Cams Wharf

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Walk - Millfield to near Tinklers Vineyard (an extension of the GNW) SM 14km.  All on track and gravel roads, some steepish 'undulations', visit Bimbadeen and Mt Bright lookouts, great views along the way.  Meet around the corner from the Vineyard, map will be provide. It is a long car shuffle to the start of the walk at Millfield. Bring Morning tea and lunch.

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

Thursday, August 07, 2025

Ride - Beresfield to Morpeth.  Approx. 32 km. + option to look at camels adds 3km?   Ride through Beresfield onto Woodberry Road, Turners Road and the pipeline trail to Raymond Terrace Road.  On to Morpeth for coffee, return via Eales Road.  Some gravel road.   Meet at Beresfield Apex (Lions?) Park, in Landor St at the corner of Beresfield Ave, Beresfield.  Parking in Landor Street, toilets in the park.

Leader: Cyndy S - cyngym@gmail.com

Saturday, August 09, 2025 to Sunday, August 10, 2025

Walk - Overnight full moon walk to Careys Peak in Barrington Tops

Leader: Tom C - thomas.cordingleyone@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Kayak - Carrington 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Walk - Pickle Bottle Creek

Leader: George V - george@oblique.au

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Feature Night - On the 2nd April Grahame K started walking the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port. After 800km on the Camino and many experiences that are now memories and strong friendships he walked into Santiago de Compostela on May 30.  Grahame will talk about his experiences and the lessons learned. 

Feature Night commences at 7:30pm.  Join other members for a meal beforehand from around 6:30pm.

Venue: Alder Park Sports Club, 132 Bridges Road, New Lambton. On street parking only: in Bridges Road, Moonbi Street; or, across the road in Rydal Street and use the pedestrian lights. 

Visitors (non NBC members) should book beforehand by emailing activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Ride - Carrington to Wallsend, with a loop around Maryland. Approx. 38km depending on return.  Ride via TAFE & stadium to Wallsend. Add a loop through Maryland on the way.  Coffee at Wallsend shopping plaza at Café Cino which is next to Newcastle Permanent near the main entrance.  

Leader: Donna S - donna@oblique.au

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Walk - Bagnall's beach to Tomaree Summit via Nelson Bay inner lighthouse, return. Generally flat walk of 14km. Tomaree summit is 146m high and optional but has spectacular views. Bring MT and lunch

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Kayak - Mannering Park

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Walk - Toobys Creek Ourimbah State Forest.  Approx 11ks . Steep rough entry into creek , easy walk along creek , steep exit out , easy return via fire trail.  Limited parking at start.  Meet  9am for carpool from Wyong/Alison.  

Leader: Shayne F - stumpcrete@gmail.com

ADVANCE NOTICE OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES

8th to 14th September 2025

Mt Kaputar National Park car camp trip, planned for 8th to 14th September 2025, to finish before Clubs 80th Anniversary on the 20th.

 Note…Bookings are only available 6 months in advance in the Kaputar NP. There may be a need to limit numbers.

Days1-5…..Mt Kaputar National Park has a variety of tracks, (NPs grading between 2 & 4), taking the adventurous bushwalker to a wide range of peaks worth climbing including the incredible Yulludinada Crater (G4) and Mt. Coryah (G4) to name a few.  Included within the park are some amazing locations such as Sawn Rocks (G2) worth a serious look! The plan is to enjoy at least 10 of the 11 tracks, taking in the stunning features of this wonderful national park. The 11th track, a (G5) 19kms, is for the serious walkers if they choose. Some walks are short so multiple walks will be run each day.  The car camp will be at Dawsons Springs (16 sites) or Bark Hut (12 sites). there are excellent campsites with hot showers as well as gas BBQs for cooking and shelters/seating at the campsites. For those who want more comfort there are 3 cabins for hire, 2 accommodating 4 each, double + 2 bunks. 1 cabin at 2.

The driving time from Newcastle to the park is approximately 450kms allow 6 hours. And there are restrictions on vehicle combinations permitted to drive up the Mt Kaputar Rd.

Day 6-7 …..Drive a loop around the northern end of Mt Kaputar NP to Waa Gorge which has a short (G4) walk, and further on to a camp at or near Horton Falls NP. (Near Barraba

Days 7 up to 10  KAYAK/ PADDLE …..Depending on water levels in Sept….After viewing Horton Falls drive to either Split Rock, Keepit or Chaffey dams to camp and paddle. This third option may be changed to be a separate trip at another date, earlier or later.

Please indicate to activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au if you would like to join all or part of this trip away.  If anyone is interested in this trip.... as at 8/5/25 there were only 5 campsites left

Saturday afternoon, 20th September 2025 

Newcastle Bushwalking Club will be celebrating its 80th Birthday this year.   SAVE THE DATE!!!!  We plan to hold a reunion of past and present members to celebrate this milestone in the club's history.  The event will be held at Wallsend Diggers Mezz Bar events room  -  more details to follow.

Sunday, September 21, 2025

BBQ and short walk at Marmong Point Hall to further celebrate the club's 80th Birthday

Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, 2025 

Expression of Interest

I am a long-term Volunteer with Bush Heritage Australia at their

Scottsdale Reserve on the Monaro Highway 4kn north of Bredbo.

I am looking for members to join me in a tree planting day at

Scottsdale followed by 2 days of day walks in the nearby Namadgi

National park.  My rough plan is

16th October - Travel to Scottsdale about a 5to 6hr drive have a tour of

the Reserve and see the work being done to return the degraded

land into woodland forests. Camping available on Reserve or at

Bredbo inn 4kms away.

17th October - Day of tree planting with Reserve staff, holes are pre dug, Plants

which are tube stock propagated in their nursery, water and tree

guards are placed at each hole. Camp at reserve.

18 th travel to Namadgi National Park Day walk the Settlers track

about 9km lots of historical things to see. Camp at campground in

park

19th October - Day walk Yankee Hat view Rock Art possibly another day walk

near by & either camp or travel home

Please contact Paul 0417257411 or bateman6@bigpond.com for

further details

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.