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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

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.

• Saturday, 14th September 2024 - Muogamarra Nature Reserve.  This walk requires individual bookings with National Parks which have now closed for this date.  Other dates are still available for those that wish to visit the reserve privately

• Save these dates in 2025 for overnight full moon walks to Careys Peak in the Barrington Tops

  • Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July 2025

  • Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August 2025

CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES:-

Saturday, July 27, 2024

This walk is now fully booked - see below for an alternate walk this day

Walk - The gap servo at Brunkerville to Wakefield ( the Great North Walk trail) via the Natural Arch.  SM 10km 5hrs.  Great views along sections of the walk. Amazing Natural Arch. Short walk through open forest to the Natural Arch.  Bring morning tea and Lunch.  We will meet at the Rural Fire Service building at Wakefield the do a car shuffle to the Gap Servo.

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

Saturday, July 27, 2024 - A second walk is now being offered on this day

Walk - Selby Alley Hut return walk. M-M-14kms 700m gain.  When booking please quote if you have a AWD or a 4WD.  The road is at times not suitable for 2WD. Car pooling will be necessary.   Limited numbers - Bookings essential.

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

Monday, July 29, 2024 - please note this walk is on a Monday

Walk - Kahibah to Bilbo’s Cave & return - 10km. Via Little Flaggy Creek and Middle Earth, return along Burwood and GNW. Some of the other Glenrock caves will also be visited. Some off track. Bring morning tea. Optional lunch at a local eatery. Map Wallsend 9232-3S 1:25,000. Grade S-M-200.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Kayak - Blackalls park

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Walk - Lambton - Walk from Lambton Park into Jesmond Park and return. Approximately 8kms. Walking along streets and park tracks. Mostly flat with slight hills. Bring morning tea. Please contact leader.

Leader: Pam F - pamela.forbes@bigpond.com

Thursday, August 01, 2024

Ride - Carrington to Wallsend. Approx 30km. Ride from Carrington to Wallsend and return.  Suggest café on the outside of the shopping plaza.   Meet in Fitzroy Street Carrington, just off Cowper Street.  (It's the first left after the bridge.)  There are no toilets at the start.

Leader: Sandra - gsanderberg@gmail.com

Saturday, August 03, 2024

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 (7hrs 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: Steve M - stevenmoore@outlook.com.au

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Kayak - Stockton to Fullerton Cove & Return (Tides are suitable)

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

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Please note that the walk previously proposed for this day has been postponed due to delays in opening the new section of Fernleigh Track.  The replacement walk is shown below.

Walk - Warabrook Wetlands & University of Newcastle - 9 km. Meet Eucalyptus Circuit, Warabrook, near Warabrook Railway Station. Walk around the University of Newcastle bushland campus and Warabrook Wetlands. Grade S-E-100.  Optional lunch afterwards at the Bhakti Tree cafe - https://www.thebhaktitree.com.au/.  Bookings required including an indication if planning to have lunch at the Bhakti Tree.

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

Thursday, August 08, 2024

Ride - Pokolbin Loop.  32 km.   Ride along shared pathway in Hermitage Road, then road shoulders for the loop of Broke Road, McDonalds Road, and Deasys Road.  Then return along Hermitage Road.  There are some decent hills.  Morning Tea at Oscars in Hunter Valley Gardens.  Meet at the Information Bay in Hermitage Road, about 300m past the intersection with Old North Road when coming from the M15.   Grade M-M-450

Leader: Sandra - gsanderberg@gmail.com

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Walk - Bagnall Beach to Shoal Bay return with option of Tomaree summit ascent (150m). Scenic, gently undulating foreshore walk of 14km via Inner lighthouse. All on track, bring MT and lunch.  When booking into this walk please be aware that the leader will be unable to reply to your email until Friday, August 9 - that is the day before the walk - due to being out of range of the internet.

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Kayak - Valentine

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

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Walk - Munibung Hill. 9km. Walk through Lakelands up to Munibung Hill and return through Speers Point. Grade S-M-150

Leader: Adele R - adellecrichards@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Feature Night - Arctic Travels presented by Bob Lewin.  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 15, 2024

Ride - Speers Point to Killingworth. 30km. Ride to Teralba, Barnsley, West Wallsend, Killingworth, Speers Point. Meet in far end of the Pool car park, closest to the little roundabout - off Park Road, Speers Point Park. Grade  M-M-100.  9.00 am start

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

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - Sunday, August 18, 2024

Walk - Careys Peak / Saxby’s Swamp overnight walk, a full moon weekend.  From Lagoon Pinch, visit- Selby Alley Hut, Careys Peak, some Barrington Tops swamps. 32 kms grade L-M- 1000+m gain. Must be prepared for camping in very cold conditions, possibly snow.  Limited numbers, must book.

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

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Kayak - Valentine

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Walk - Stockton Peninsula including cemetery - easy flat walk of approximately 12 kms along river to cemetery and return along beach front.  

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

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Ride - Soldiers Point/Fingal Loop.  38km  Ride to Salamander, Fingal, Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay, Corlette, Soldiers Point.   Approx. 4km of gravel road and trails through Tomaree NP that make this ride unsuitable for skinny tyres.  Meet at Spencer Park, Resthaven Ave Soldiers Point.  Toilets in park   Grade M-M-200

Leader: Leader Required

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Walk - Lemon Tree Passage 14km. A Tanilba Bay - Lemon Tree Passage circuit walk on the magnificent Pt Stephens. It includes secluded beaches, rock platforms, waterfront reserve, bushland tracks/sea interfaces and the Tilligerry Habitat. Some off track. Bring or buy morning tea. Optional byo foreshore picnic lunch afterwards. Maps Karuah & Port Stephens 1:25,000. Grade M-E/M-100.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Kayak - Carrington

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Walk - Cooks River – Flemington to Tempe – 15km – M-E-50.  Train to Strathfield change for Flemington, follow the Cooks River to Tempe. Train to Central for return to Newcastle.  From Flemington station to Hudson Park then by the cycleway which runs from Parramatta to Botany Bay, passing  through parklands and green corridors. There are public toilets and water points along the route but many of the toilets are locked. Mostly level, some streets at beginning and end of walk.  Train - 07:25 from Newcastle Interchange, 07:49 at Fassifern , 08:05 at Morisset (2nd last carriage upstairs)

Leader: Laura F - muktipriya@outlook.com

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Ride - The Entrance to Wyong Milk Factory   38 km.   Ride to Wyong, go over bridge then to the left, a few uphills to get to Wyong Milk Factory which is now a café.   Meet at Picnic Point Reserve – enter off end of Manning Road, The Entrance.  9.00 am start

Leader: Seppo - stberg12@gmail.com

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Walk - 125R Lookout - Watagan track walk: Starts in the Congewai Valley (south of Paxton), climbs northwards to above Barraba Spur and continues along the Myall range to Lookout 125r and return. 17km Grade M-M-900 Bring lunch and water.

Leader: Wayne B - maclaryster@gmail.com

ADVANCE NOTICE OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES

Saturday, 14th September 2024

Muogamarra Nature Reserve - Located off the Old Pacific Hwy a few kilometres north of Cowan, Muogamarra Nature Reserve is an extraordinary place to view wildflowers in spring.  It opens just 6 weeks a year, preserving the fragile ecosystems and Aboriginal cultural heritage.  The walk will be along the existing trails within the Reserve including Peats Crater Trail, Lloyds Trig trail and the Point Loop Trail.  S-E-300   Map: Cowan

This walk requires individual bookings with National Parks which have now closed for this date.  Other dates are still available for those that wish to visit the reserve privately.

Leader: Max G - maxandpamgentle@gmail.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.