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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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

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, June 30, 2026

Kayak - Wangi

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Walk - Heaton Lookout & Honeycomb Cave Approx 16 klms and 6hrs duration.  M-M-600.  Starting at the Watagan Forest Motel car park in Brunkerville and following a section of the GNW, we climb the steep track up to the communications tower before turning left and walking the undulating track to the Lookout. After morning tea we proceed through the bush and onto the Honeycomb Cave for our lunch stop.  We will then return via the same route arriving back at the Motel car park area.  There is steep and uneven terrain upon the walk particularly upon the first 1.5 klms and the total walk will take around 6hrs of which requires a good degree of fitness and experience in bushwalking.  Bookings Required.

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

Thursday, July 02, 2026

Ride - Carrington to Whitebridge.   Maybe 34km.   Ride along Throsby Creek, through the TAFE, over Waratah Station, past Broadmeadow Stadium onto Adamstown and then along the Fernleigh Track to Whitebridge.   Coffee at Whitebridge, then return via a similar route.    Meet in Fitzroy Street Carrington, just off Cowper Street.  It's the first left after the bridge.  There are toilets at the start.  There are toilets at Whitebridge Station.

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

Friday, July 03, 2026

Short Walk - Islington to Honeysuckle and back to Islington via to Carrington

Leader: Linda K lk.roaming@gmail.com

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Walk - Point Clare to Woy Woy (Egyptian Hieroglyphs Walk ) 11km  SE 5hrs.  Check out the mini canyon with walls inscribed in mysterious Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Aboriginal rock carvings, interesting rock pools and waterfall, huge rock overhang with Aboriginal rock art, panoramic views. We will be traveling by train to Point Clare second last carriage upper level and returning from Woy Woy by train around 2.30pm.  Walkers booking in for this walk are to inform the leader what train station they are getting on the train. For this walk a good fitness level is essential because of the challenging up hill levels on the walk.  Frank - 040245 6459

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

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Kayak - Cams Wharf 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Walk - Marks Point waterfront walk via Belmont Lagoon and Fernleigh track. Approximately  8 -10km.

Leader: Helen C - helc16@hotmail.com

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Feature Night - There will not be a feature night this evening as we do not have anyone to present on a topic - if you would like to present on a topic please contact activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au.  

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Ride - Morisset Station to Bonnells Bay.  Ride via Morisset Park, Brightwaters, Balcolyn, and Yarrawonga Park to Bonnells Bay.  Coffee at Bonnells Bay shopping centre.  Then return.   Meet Morisset Station, Macquarie Street Car Park  - not the shops side of station.  Start riding at 9.00 am

Leader: Cyndy S - cyngym@gmail.com

Friday, July 10, 2026

Short Walk - Part 1 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 Nobbys to Cooks Hill Surf Club 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 Nobby's (around the beach cafe area) at 9am 

Leader: Lyn P - pritchardlyn@gmail.com

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Walk - Wallarah National Park loop.Includes WWII radar bunkers, Shark Hole and Honniball’s Lookout.  Starts and finishes at Murrays Beach.  Bring MT.  13.5km, 4hrs.  M-M-350

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

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Kayak - Pirrita Island

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Walk - Croudace Bay to Bangalay Reserve (Tingira Heights) 12km. Meet 9.00am at Croudace Bay boat ramp (northern end) Bring morning tea. Grade E-M-300. Bookings required.

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

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Note - There are two rides today

Ride - Redhead to Swansea 37km.   Ride along Fernleigh Track and shared pathway to Swansea.  Tour around some quiet back roads in Swansea.  Ride to Pirrita Island, and return to Redhead on shared pathway and Fernleigh Track.    Coffee at Swansea RSL - you need ID.   Meet at Liles Oval carpark (toilets available), western end of Cowlishaw Street.  

Leader: Ian S - ianstansbury70@gmail.com

Off Road Ride - Staples Lookout to Rocky Ponds, or there about. 21 km.  Ride from Staples Lookout along Tunnel Track and then a short 500m walk to Rocky Ponds.  Meet at Staples Lookout, off Woy Woy Rd.  Grade S-M-350.  ONLY suitable for mountain bikes. Bring morning tea. 

Leader: Donna S - donna@oblique.au

Friday, July 17, 2026

Short Walk - Whitebridge Meander

Leader: Pam F - paforbes11@gmail.com

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Walk - Yellow Rock. 14 km. Ridge Walk along fire trails to Yellow Rock which provides spectacular views over the Wollombi Valley above the town of Broke. There are some large sandstone caves nearby. Will involve car pooling from Millfield due to limited parking at the start and road requiring SUV type vehicles.  Bring morning tea & lunch. Grade M-E-300.  Bookings required

Leader: Wayne B - maclaryster@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Kayak - Bolton Point 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Walk - Glenrock Loop. The track explores Glenrock State Conservation Area south and north of Yuelarbah / Glenrock Lagoon, passing through lush rainforest, waterfalls, along the lagoon and beach, and back through the bush. Lots of variety. Meet at Yuelarbah Trail Carpark off Burwood Road. 11.6km, bring morning tea. S-M-360. Bookings required.

Leader: Thomas B - tjbandrlb@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Ride - Gillieston Heights Circuit.  35 km.  Ride to East Maitland via Louth Park. Return via Lorn and South Maitland.  Meet in Redwood Drive between Oak Circuit and Chestnut Avenue.  Start riding at 9.00 am.

Leader: Cyndy S - cyngym@gmail.com

Friday, July 24, 2026

Short Walk - Location TBA

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

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Walk - Redhead - Dudley - East Bennetts Green Circuit. ~15km starting & finishing at Redhead, the route includes one or both Awabakal lagoons, panoramic coastline viewings at Redhead and Sth Dudley Bluff, some of the various wetlands of Crokers Creek/East Bennetts Green and Fernleigh east and west side trails. Some off track/sand trekking. Maps: Swansea 9231-4N and Wallsend 9232-3S. Grade M-M-300. Bring morning tea and lunch. Optional byo afternoon tea. Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

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 - Scotts Point Walk

Leader: Judy W - judygeoffwilson@hotmail.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.