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

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Ride - Whitebridge to Swansea, maybe 35 km. Ride along Fernleigh Track to Belmont, then to Swansea along quiet roads, footpaths, shared paths etc. Work out a loop for the return to Whitebridge. Meet at Whitebridge station car park.   Coffee at Belmont Golf Club

Leader: Marg & Phil - philandmarg@gmail.com

Thursday June 11, 2026 to Thursday June 18, 2026

NBC Camp (members only) - A week in the Blue Mountains to:  walk, ride, sightsee and socialise with friends.  Come for all, or for some.   Choice of hard, medium, or easy walks or simply take in the views and the cafes.  We will split into smaller groups each day so will need leaders for each group.   Friday 12 June will be the first activity day.  Same organisation as the last 4 years. Contact the organiser for an information sheet before you book accommodation – and to get info about the discount on accommodation. Please act on this now, as accommodation may book out.  

Organiser:  Donna S  - donna@oblique.au

Friday, June 12, 2026

Short Walk - Enjoyable walk about Carrington/Throsby Creek sites. Meet in Fitzroy Street near Cowper Street North, Carrington. Bring usual wet/cold weather gear

Leader: Peter H - peterlhamer@gmail.com

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Walk - Redhead Bluff and South Eastern Awabakal ~10km. Includes visits to the striking Redhead Cliffs, Tesselated Rocks and local panoramic Lookouts. If time and conditions permit we will also visit the coastal heath/wetlands south of Redhead Beach and/or the site of the WW2 main Awabakal coastal observation post (being the highest point in Awabakal). Maps: Swansea 9231-4N and Wallsend 9232-3S. Grade S-M-300. Note: the walk includes (1) a long steep mountain goat descent and ascent and (2) considerable rock scrambling/rock hopping/rock walking. Bring morning tea. Optional BYO lunch, with potential to buy close-by (to be establised closer to the date). Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Kayak - Ash Island

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Walk - Mystery Tour.  Walk and visit historical points of interest of Newcastle City and surrounds.  BRING:- OPAL card PLUS usual wet/cold weather gear and nibbles.  Morning tea will include a cappuccino with a view (bring cash/card).  MEET:  Hamilton Rail Station (bring OPAL card), free parking in Newcastle Road between Eva and Selma Streets, Hamilton.

Leader: Peter H - peterlhamer@gmail.com

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Ride - Stockton To Fern Bay.  30km. Ride to Fern Bay and return. Some shared path, some footpath, some quiet tarred road.    Meet at the Stockton Ferry Terminal, Stockton. Grade M-E-20.

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

Friday, June 19, 2026

Short Walk - Cooks Hill: urban exploration of the railways servicing inner city mines, around The Junction and Cooks Hill. 5 klm. morning tea cafe options.

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

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Walk - Thornleigh Station to Hornsby Station.  Largely following the Great North Walk track through Berowra Valley Regional Park. A small amount of street walking but mostly on undulating bush tracks through some interesting forest communities. S-M-525m. Bookings required

Leader: Scott F - passco9@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Kayak - Wangi

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Walk - An exploration of Blacksmiths and Pelican waterfront. Approx. 8-10 km, all flat ,  mostly on paths except for 500m of beach walking

Leader: Helen C - helc16@hotmail.com

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Committee Meeting - Diggers

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Ride - Budgewoi Lake Loop.  30 km. Ride in a clockwise direction, to Norah Head, Toukley, Gorokan, Charmhaven, Northlakes, San Remo, Budgewoi.  Meet at Lakes Beach Surf Club, off Budgewoi Road, Budgewoi. Grade M-E-50.

Leader: George V - george@oblique.au

Friday, June 26, 2026

Short Walk - Hunter Botanic Gardens

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

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Walk - Congewai East to 125r Lookout.  Follows the Great North Walk most of the way then split off to 125r.  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.  Excellent views along the way. 20km Distance. Grade L-M-800 Bring MT and Lunch. Bookings Required.

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

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Kayak - Wangi

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Walk - Heaton Lookout & Honeycomb Cave Approx 15klms 4-5hrs.  M-M-400.  Starting at the Watagan Forest Motel car park in Brunkerville and following a section of the GNW, we climb the relatively 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 section of which requires a reasonable 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 - Topic to be advised - if you would like to present on a topic 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

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

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.