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 or in the Current Confirmed Activities

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

NBC Annual Dinner/Social get together - We have the option of two room sizes, depending on attendance numbers, so it would be helpful if members RSVP their intention to attend by 1 September to activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au

CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES

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

Sunday, August 23, 2026 to Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Please note that this walk has been brought forward by a day due to the weather forecast

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: Wayne B - maclaryster@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

NBC Annual Dinner/Social get together - 6.00pm for 6.30pm start

Venue: Diggers, Tyrell St Wallsend.

Members to purchase meal from Club downstairs and bring meal to the function room.  We have the option of two room sizes, depending on attendance numbers, so it would be helpful if  members RSVP their intention to attend by 1 September to activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au

We hope to see you all to this informal social event!

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Note - There are two rides today

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 side.

Leader: Judy W - judygeoffwilson@hotmail.com

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Off Road Ride - Mt. Finchley 35 km.  Mt Finchley. 35 km. Spectacular views from Finchley Lookout. Option to visit Aboriginal Rock engravings.  Ride along Yango Creek Road, continue straight into Upper Yango Creek Road, turn right to Finchley Track to Lookout.  Then continue on Finchley Track, becomes Yango Track, then Aboriginal Area is on right. Past Finchley Cultural Walk, then Finchley campground.  Turn left at T-intersection (Pademelon Rd), turn left into Boree Valley Road.  At intersection (with Knights Road) turn right to stay on Boree Valley Road, then right into Upper Yango Creek Road, then right fork into Yango Creek Road and back to cars.  Meet at Yango Creek Rd intersection with Great Northern Road, Laguna.  (Drive south from Wollombi pub on Great N Road). We will then decide to either park here, or for a shorter riding distance, drive over the hill in a car convoy.  Bring WATER, morning tea and lunch.  All gravel roads, and it is a big hill to the lookout.  Grade M-M-450

Leader: George V - george@oblique.au

Friday, September 11, 2026

Short Walk - Location to be advised

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

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Walk - Fingal Bay to Big Rocky return. Scenic coastal walk of 14km, 5hrs, medium grade. Possible whale spotting. Bring morning tea. Optional picnic lunch on return to Barry Park. Those interested in car pooling from Fern Bay shops at 7.45am please contact leader.

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Kayak - Carrington 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Walk - Tomaree Explorer. Starting at Box Beach the walk includes coastal forest, beautiful beaches, WW2 artifacts, and panoramic views. Bring morning tea and water. There are toilets and water along the way but none at start. Meet 9am at Box Beach car park. <10km. Grade S-M-340. Bookings required. Let the leader know if interested in car pooling from Fern Bay shops at 8am.

Leader: Thomas B - tjbandrlb@gmail.com

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Ride - Glendale to Fletcher Wetlands.    Ride to Fletcher Wetlands via Wallsend and Maryland.  Morning tea will be at the Wallsend shopping centre.  Meet at start of the Tramway, outside the Glendale TAFE,  park near cnr. Frederick and George streets.

Leader: Cyndy S - cyngym@gmail.com

Friday, September 18, 2026

Short Walk

Leader: Leader Required

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Walk - LAMBTON - JESMOND BUSHLAND - McGREGOR PARK CCT- 15 km. Includes some of the relics of (Old) Lambton Colliery, Nellies Glen, fern gullies, a sample of both sides of the Inner City By Pass “Missing Link” construction, a return to start via the former tramway route and featuring the magnificent Lambton and Jesmond Parks. Map Wallsend 9232-3S 1:25,000. Grade M-M-M-300. Bring morning tea and lunch. Optional BYO afternoon tea in Lambton Park after the walk. Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Kayak - Booragul 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Walk - Redhead Beach to Dudley through the Awabakal Reserve via the  lagoon, headlands and hopefully Flannel Flowers (and return). Approx 8km. S-M- 300

Leader: Helen C - helc16@hotmail.com

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Committee Meeting - Teams

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Ride - Pelican to Caves Beach. 30km.  Ride to Blacksmiths breakwall, Swansea Heads, and then, Caves Beach for morning tea.   Return via Swansea, Pirrita Island and Blacksmiths.  Meet at the boat ramp Lakeview Pde, Pelican. 

Leader: Seppo B - stberg12@gmail.com

Friday, September 25, 2026

Short Walk - Location to be advised

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

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Walk - Mill Creek & Grass Tree Circuit, Dharug N.P. 13 km distance. Bring MT, Lunch and plenty of water. Meet at the Hub - Mangrove Mountain for a carpool to the start of the walk. We can have AT here on the way back. The walk features rocky terrain, steep ascents/descents, constantly changing forest and creek scenery.  Considered a hard track with technical sections. Map Gunderman 1:25,000. Grade: M-M-600. Bookings Required

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

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Kayak - Ash Island 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Walk - Location to be confirmed

Leader: Kerrie B - kerrie.bissett@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.