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.

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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 - Details can be found after the list of current confirmed activities below

There are currently no future activities planned at the moment.  Details of dates and details of the NBC annual camp will be coming soon.

CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Kayak - Styles Point Rathmines 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Walk - Bagnall's beach to Tomaree headland, (not summit) return. A pleasant, mostly flat, foreshore walk, (no sand) of 14km. This walk can be shortened to 9km with an Opal bus from Shoal Bay shops at 11.30am or 12.55pm for the return to Bagnall's. Bring morning tea or enjoy a coffee at Shoal Bay. Bring lunch if doing both legs of the walk.

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Ride - Tuggerah Lake Loop 45 km.  Ride around Tuggerah Lake anti-clockwise – including Wyong, Tuggerah, Chittaway Bay, The Entrance.    Meet near the toilet block, Beach Parade, Canton Beach (Toukley) - turn left from end of Crossingham St as it is one way.   (For GPS:  use 12 Beach Pde, Canton Beach)   Grade M-E-100.    Suitable for skinny tyres - excepting after heavy winds there is a lot of debris from eucalypts on path east of Tuggerah, and a section north of North Entrance with broken/uneven pavers.

Leader: George V - george@oblique.au

Friday, July 31, 2026

Short Walk - Yuelarbah Trail - approx 5km - starts at 9:30am (9:15am arrival for safety briefing) from Yuelarbah trail car park off Burwood Road, Kahibah.

Leader: Judy W - judygeoffwilson@hotmail.com

Saturday, August 01, 2026

Walk - Berowra Circuit.  This walk is split amongst two very different 10km sections. It starts and ends at Berowra Station, starting off by going down to Cowan Creek and following the Berowra Track. Walking along the foreshore winding on and out of bays with waterfront 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 AT. From here we follow the Berkeley Fire Trail ascending to the finish back at Berowra Station. Considered a hard G4 track with many technical sections. This is a long day (7-8hrs on trail) with some decent climbs so bring good fitness 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, August 04, 2026

Kayak - Blackalls Park

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Walk - Belmont South to Marks Point. 12 km. Alongside Cold Tea creek to the beach, down to Blacksmiths, across to Pelican, Marks Point and return beside the lake. Meet 9 am  Dah-Wren Puh Park Belmont South. Bring morning tea. Map Swansea 1:25,000. Grade M-E-50.

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

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Ride - Broadmeadow Loop  32 km  Ride through Lambton Park and over the bridge around and through the Uni, through the TAFE, to Nobbys and the breakwall, around to Newcastle beach, through Newcastle and have coffee in the ‘mall’ (plaza/street).  Ride along Tighes Creek and along shared pathway back to Broadmeadow stadium.   Meet at Broadmeadow football stadium, canal end of car park.  

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

Friday, August 07, 2026

Short Walk - Part 2 of Newcastle Coastal Geotrail walk, looking at sites of ancient volcanic eruptions, rivers, forests and peat swamps which largely follows the Bather's Way.  From Cooks Hill Surf Club to Burwood Beach and return.  Whale watch on return leg.  Suitable cold, wet, windy weather gear, water. Toilets and cafes on our route. If tides permit, we may explore some of the rock platforms along the way. Meet at Cooks Hill Surf Club (near the cafe area) at 9am.

Leader: Lyn P - pritchardlyn@gmail.com

Saturday, August 08, 2026

Walk - Catherine Hill Bay to Wybung Head return. The walk is 13km and approximately 4 hours. Some beach walking. Scenic coastal views. Bring MT. M-M-350.

Leader: James F - jaggeus@yahoo.com.au

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Kayak - Valentine 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Walk - Woy Woy to Killcare ME/G3 13km by train from Newcastle Interchange and return by bus to Woy Woy station. Second last carriage upper level. Morning tea on Blackwall Mt with great views, walk over Rip Bridge, check out Daley's Aboriginal rock art, visit Allen Strom lookout. Return to station from Killcare by 1.07pm bus. Walkers booking in for this walk are to inform the leader what train station they are getting on the train. Bring morning tea and lunch.

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

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Feature Night - Will only take place if we have someone to present on a topic.  If you have a topic you would like to present on please contact activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Ride - Chittaway Bay to The Entrance 30km.  Ride to The Entrance, and continue towards Magenta (to add some km, maybe to the first lookout) before coffee back at The Entrance.  Then return.   Meet at Lions Park, Lakedge Ave, Chittaway Bay .   For GPS, use 389 Lakedge Avenue.

Leader: Seppo B - stberg12@gmail.com

Friday, August 14, 2026

Short Walk - Hamilton to Bar Beach return

Leader: Jen D - jenniferdickson@netspace.net.au

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Walk - Richter's Cave - Yarramalong.  Approx 8kms - lots of amazing rock formations.  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

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Kayak - Sandy Beach 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Walk - Wyrrabalong NP - Wetland, Red Gum Loop and Lilli Pilli Loop trails. This walk features wetlands, twisted Red Gums, rain forest and views. Parking on William Barrett Drive. Bring morning tea. Optional lunch at Soldiers Beach SLSC. G3, <10km, S-M-160. Bookings required.

Leader: Thomas B - tjbandrlb@gmail.com

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Ride - Wallsend to Nobbys  35km.  Ride to Newcastle, Carrington, Islington, Callaghan then back to Wallsend.  NEW MEETING PLACE Meet in the car park corner Charles Street/Low Street Wallsend (behind the Diggers multi storey carpark). 

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

Friday, August 21, 2026

Short Walk - Lambton Park loop walk - Meet at Lambton Park and walk via the site of the old drive-in to Jesmond Park. Some slight inclines but generally flat. Approximately 6kms.

Leader: Pam F - paforbes11@gmail.com

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Walk - Tanilba Bay-Lemon Tree Passage CCT 14km. A foreshore and bushland walk at the magnificent Pt Stephens. It includes secluded beaches, rock platforms, waterfront reserve, bushland tracks/sea interfaces and the Tilligerry Habitat. Some off track. Bring morning tea. Optional byo foreshore picnic lunch afterwards. An optional walk to Tanilba House after lunch (~1hr). Maps Karuah & Port Stephens 1:25,000. Grade M-E/M-100.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Kayak - Wangi

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

FUTURE ACTIVITIES THAT MAY REQUIRE EARLY BOOKINGS

There are currently no future activities planned at the moment.  Details of dates and details of the NBC annual camp will be coming soon.

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.