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 - 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

Saturday, August 08, 2026

This walk is now fully booked

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 Required - an alternate ride may be nominated

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

Monday, August 24, 2026 to Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Overnight Walk - Overnight walk and Selby Hut Maintenance, for NBC Members only.  Participants to share the load of carrying a few items up the Corker to Selby Hut, height gain 700m.  And to assist in a few maintenance/housekeeping tasks.  Camping overnight at Selby hut leads to the privilege of seeing the glow worms below the waterfall.  Walks in the area including to Carey's Peak, (1544m).  And/or participate in a search for the O'Gradys Hut site.  Graded as COLD, possibility of snow, Final height gained over 1000m, Corker Trail renowned as being a toughie. minimum of 22kms.  For more details contact the leader.

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

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Kayak - Wangi

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Walk - Birubi Point to One Mile Beach return. Scenic, undulating coastal walk of 14km. Medium grade with possible whale spotting. Bring morning tea and lunch. Snacks available at One Mile Kiosk. 5 and a half hrs return. Those interested in car pooling from Fern Bay shops at 8am please contact leader.

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Committee Meeting - Diggers

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Note - There are two rides today

Ride - Eleebana to Wallsend  30 km.   Ride to Wallsend via Speers Point and Glendale Tramway.  Shared pathway nearly all the way.   Suggest coffee at Café Cino near entrance to Wallsend shopping plaza. Return same way.  Meet in the boat ramp carpark Macquarie Drive Eleebana.

Leader: Phil & Marg - philandmarg@gmail.com

Off Road Ride - Werakata National Park Circuit - Meet 9 am at the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, 138 Lomas Lane Nulkaba for a ride around Werakata National Park. Morning tea will be at Abermain

Leader: Cyndy S - cyngym@gmail.com

Friday, August 28, 2026

Short Walk - Ash Island - walk trails and tracks on the southern part of the island. We will cross Dead Mangrove and Cobbans Creeks.  Bring morning tea which we will have near the Schoolmasters House. Flat walking. About 5km. Option of lunch at Hexham Bowling Club.

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

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Walk - Staples Lookout + Kariong Brook Falls + Pindar Cave.  An out and back hike in Brisbane Waters National Park. Walk through sandstone country with intermittent spectacular views. Meet at Staples Lookout on Woy Woy Road. This is a long day walk so bring plenty of water, snacks, lunch and sun protection. See the amazing Pindar Cave. 22km Distance, good fitness required.  L-M-600. Bookings required.

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

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Kayak - Black Neds Bay

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 02, 2026

Walk - Charlestown to Teralba & Lake Macquarie Art Gallery

Leader: Linda K - lk.roaming@gmail.com

Thursday, September 03, 2026

Ride - Morisset to Martinsville  28km. Ride along Dora Creek to Suspension Bridge, then Sandy Creek Track, and Girls' Walk to Cooranbong.   Out to Martinsville and return to Cooranbong for Coffee.  Return via Boys' Walk.  Meet at the end of Beauty Point Road Morisset.

Leader: Leader Required

Friday, September 04, 2026

Short Walk - Wangi peninsular from the RSL Club via foreshore to Wangi Point circuit returning via Dobel Drive with lunch at RSL Club

Leader: Lisa L - lisalovi40@gmail.com

Saturday, September 05, 2026

Walk - Kincumba  mountain reserve. Includes the impressive Endless Cave, Colin Watters Lookout and other lookouts. Bring M/T. Starts and finishes near Erina Fair so option to have lunch there after the walk. Approximately 11.5km and 3.5 hrs.

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

Tuesday, September 08, 2026

Kayak - Dora Creek 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

Walk - Green Point Circuit. 9km. Rainforest, scenic foreshore and panoramic lookout. Map Swansea 1:25,000. Grade S-E-100.

Leader: Wayne B - maclaryster@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 09, 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.  Commences at 7:30pm.  Join other members for a meal beforehand from around 6:30pm.  Venue:  Wallsend Diggers - 5 Tyrrell Street Wallsend.  Visitors (non NBC members) should book beforehand by emailing activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au

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.