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 meeting.

Persons considering joining the club, and member’s guests, may 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.
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.

Sunday, September 29, 2024


Friday, November 29, 2024 to Sunday, December 1, 2024

NBC Annual Camp - Myall River Campground 


CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Walk - Blackbutt Reserve.  Undulating terrain around reserve with leaf litter covering much of the hard surface. Some steps and street walking. 8kms. Bring morning tea. Will be able to look at wombats, birds, lizards, kangaroos, emus and more on our route. Meet at 8.45am. Contact leader please.

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


Thursday, September 19, 2024

Ride - Raymond Terrace to Medowie. 37km. Ride to Medowie via Grahamstown Dam, on past the Macadamia Farm to end of shared path, turn left and meander to the Golf Club for coffee.  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 30 minutes later to reduce distance to 25 km.

Leader: Cyndy - cyngym@gmail.com


Saturday, September 21, 2024

Walk - Elermore/George MacGregor Pk Circuit - 10km. A walk around this remarkable natural park and parts of the West Jesmond Bushland, accessed via hidden suburban bushland arteries. Some off track. Bring morning tea. Optional byo picnic lunch afterwards. Map Wallsend 9232-3S 1:25,000. Grade S-E/M-200.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com


Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Kayak - Valentine

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


Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Walk - Loop around Marks Point and Belmont Lagoon

Leader: Helen C - helc16@hotmail.com


Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 26, 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.  Start riding at 9.00 am.  If weather looks questionable then please book so we can alert you to changes/cancellation  

Leader: Donna - donna@oblique.au


Saturday, September 28, 2024

Walk - Bateau Bay - Toowoon Bay - The Entrance - Long Jetty Circuit ~ 13 km. This walk takes in the best of the Bateau Bay/The Entrance/Long Jetty peninsula's seaside and lakeside habitats. Preferably bring both morning tea and lunch. There may be opportunities to buy food & drinks along the way, but there is no guarantee, yet alone it will be at a convenient time. Map Gosford 1:25,000. Grade M-E/M-50. Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com


Sunday, September 29, 2024

Annual Club Lunch - Mary Ellen Hotel, Merewether.  Make the most of the location and add in an informal coastal/ harbour walk or swim!  

Please RSVP to confirm numbers by the 20th September 2024 to activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au


Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Kayak - Kayak familiarisation at Valentine. A fun opportunity to develop your kayaking skills, paddle strokes, rescue techniques etc. The morning will be tailored to the needs of those that attend.

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Walk - Billy Goat Hill in the Boolaroo/Teralba area. The walk is mostly on bush tracks with some loose and moderately steep sections. Loads of lovely Gymea lilies, and the odd view of Lake Macquarie.  Distance 10km. Bookings required

Leader: David C - davidcrighton99@outlook.com


Thursday, October 03, 2024 - Note there are 2 rides this day

Ride - Eleebana to Wallsend. 30km. Ride to Speers Point, Glendale, Wallsend and return. Meet at the boat ramp Macquarie Drive Eleebana. Grade M-E-250.

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

MTB Ride - Crawford River  30km.  Mostly fire trail and some former logging railway line.   Not suitable for skinny tyres.   Bring morning tea.   Meet outside ‘Olivers’ - start of Stroud Street, Bulahdelah, for a 7km car convoy to the start.   Several creek crossings (that may be dry or wet) quite a few hills, and rougher in some sections.  Bookings required.

Leader: George V - george@oblique.au


Saturday, October 05, 2024

Walk - Birubi Point to One Mile Beach return (14km, bring MT and lunch)

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com


Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Kayak - Dora Creek

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Walk - Green point reserve, Valentine to Belmont and return

Leader: Helen C - helc16@hotmail.com


Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Feature Night - Will only be held if a speaker is available - if you wish to present a topic or can recommend a speaker please contact activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au


Thursday, October 10, 2024

Ride - Budgewoi Lake Loop.  27 km. Ride to Norah Head, Toukley, Gorokan, Charmhaven, Northlakes, San Remo, Budgewoi.  Meet at Lakes Beach Surf Club, off Budgewoi Road, Budgewoi. Grade M-E-50.   Bookings required.

Leader: Margaret M - philandmarg@gmail.com


Saturday, October 12, 2024

Walk - Wyrrabalong National Park. 14 kms. Soldiers Beach to Wyrrabalong NP and return. Walk through interesting vegetation communities including the largest remaining stand of littoral rainforest on the Central Coast and a magnificent Red Gum forest. Some beach walking, sandy bush tracks and hard surfaces. Bookings required. M-E-100.

Leader: Scott F - scottd.forbes@bigpond.com


Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Kayak - Blackalls Park

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Walk - Munmorah State Conservation Area. 13 km. Birdie Creek Trail (requires a creek crossing , may get wet feet), Geebung Heath Track, Wybung Head, Grass Tree Track, Frazer Park return via Management Trail off Campbell Drive. Very scenic. Meet 8.45 am National Park car park, Blue Wren Drive. Bring lunch. Map Catherine Hill Bay 1:25,000. Grade M-E-260.

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


Thursday, October 17, 2024

Ride - Morpeth to Wallalong via Horse Shoe Bend,  Lorn and Largs. Return via Wallalong Rd after morning tea at Woodville. Meet at Morpeth Boat Ramp, Queens Wharf Road, Morpeth.

Leader: Cyndy S - cyngym@gmail.com


Saturday, October 19, 2024

Walk - Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters following the Great North Walk and Berkeley Fire Trail. Some rocky and steep sections and the walk requires a good level of bushwalking fitness. Spring Wildflowers should be on show.  Meet Berowra Station, then we will catch the train to Cowan to start the hike. Bookings required. Distance 14km. Grade M-E-750

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


Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Kayak - Carrington

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Walk - Shoal Bay East trail (Zenith Beach to Fingal Bay return) 11km, including Stephens Peak. Bring MT, optional picnic lunch after walk

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Committee Meeting


Thursday, October 24, 2024

Ride - Broadmeadow to Marmong   42 km   Ride to Wallsend, over the Tramway to Glendale, over Five Island Bridge to Marmong.  Coffee at Art Gallery or maybe Teralba, before returning.  Meet at Broadmeadow football stadium, canal end of car park.

Leader: Judy W - judygeoffwilson@hotmail.com


Saturday, October 26, 2024

Walk - Finches Line / Devine's Hill old convict road.

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com


Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Kayak - Wangi

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Walk - Trip to Sydney city to see the architecture of the new Barangaroo Station, walk down to the traditional Chinese Friendship Gardens at Darling Harbour, then walk around to the Maritime Museum to see  Wildlife Photographer of the year.  We will meet at Epping Station and then get Metro train to Barangaroo. Museum is $20 conc entry fee and Chinese Gardens is $12. There are garden steps at Chinese Gardens. I will meet train goers from Newcastle at Epping Station and then travel Metro train to Barangaroo via Chatswood. At the end of the day we will get ferry back to Barangaroo. Bring Opal card. Booking essential.

Leader: Jill P - jilliput@gmail.com


Thursday, October 31, 2024

Ride - Valentine to Marmong Point. 28km. Ride to Marmong Point and return. Meet at Valentine Bowling Club off Valentine Cres Valentine. Grade M-E-50.

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


ADVANCE NOTICE OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES

Friday, November 29, 2024 to Sunday, December 1, 2024

NBC Annual Camp - Members, Partners & Friends welcome

Myall River Campground - Camp ground has toilets as well as large sites.  Cost approx. $15 per person per night.  There will be walks ,cycling and kayak trips on Friday afternoon , Saturday and Sunday. As well we can have a fire pit if there are no fire bans. Plenty of room to chillout and socialize.  Club will supply Dinner on Saturday night and Bacon and eggs on Sunday breakfast.

Please book in with Paul (0417257411 or bateman6@bigpond.com) who will organise sites.  Payment will be on arrival. There are tiny homes and glamping tents for those that wish to do their own bookings. If you take this option, please advise Paul for catering purposes.  Non-Members will be asked to contribute $10 each towards food costs ($10 covers dinner Saturday and breakfast Sunday)

Organiser:  Paul B - 0417257411 or bateman6@bigpond.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.