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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

Monday, September 1, 2025

Presentation - Newcastle Ramblers are hosting a presentation by B.H.A. (Bush Heritage Australia) the group founded by Bob Brown in 1991.  BHA have reserves in all states to visit & volunteering is available at some sites. NBC members are invited to attend to hear about the work of BHA.

Meeting starts at 7.30 pm at Charlestown Uniting Church - 24 Milson St Charlestown.  Supper after the meeting. 

8th to 14th September 2025

Mt Kaputar National Park car camp trip -  There are still vacancies

Details at the bottom of the page

Saturday afternoon, 20th September 2025 

Newcastle Bushwalking Club will be celebrating its 80th Birthday at Wallsend Diggers Club Mezz Bar Room

Sunday, September 21, 2025

BBQ and short walk at Marmong Point Hall to further celebrate the club's 80th Birthday

Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, 2025 

Expression of Interest -  Tree planting day for Bush Heritage at

Scottsdale followed by 2 days of day walks in the nearby Namadgi

National park - full details at the bottom of this page

Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30, 2025

NBC Annual Camp - A weekend of walking, kayaking, cycling and socialising.  Tentative location is Myall River Camp.

CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Kayak - Valentine

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

NOTE: This walk replaces the Pickle Bottle Creek walk which has been deferred until there is less rain.

Walk - Lisarow to Gosford via Katandra Reserve and Rubalara Reserve. 15 km. Meet at Lisarow station at 9 or catch the 7:31 train from Newcastle Interchange which gets to Lisarow at 8:48.  Bring Lunch. Map Gosford 1:25,000. Grade M-M-300.

Leader: George V - george@oblique.au

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Feature Night - On the 2nd April Grahame K started walking the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port. After 800km on the Camino and many experiences that are now memories and strong friendships he walked into Santiago de Compostela on May 30.  

Grahame will give an overview of his journey & the lessons learned such as

• most popular routes

• people you meet

• packing tips

• accommodation

• the journey itself

• adapting after it is over

Feature Night commences at 7:30pm.  Join other members for a meal beforehand from around 6:30pm.

Venue: Alder Park Sports Club, 132 Bridges Road, New Lambton. On street parking only: in Bridges Road, Moonbi Street; or, across the road in Rydal Street and use the pedestrian lights. 

Visitors (non NBC members) should book beforehand by emailing activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Ride - Carrington to Wallsend, with a loop around Maryland. Approx. 38km depending on return.  Ride via TAFE & stadium to Wallsend. Add a loop through Maryland on the way.  Coffee at Wallsend shopping plaza at Café Cino which is next to Newcastle Permanent near the main entrance.  

Leader: Donna S - donna@oblique.au

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Walk - Bagnall's beach to Tomaree Summit via Nelson Bay inner lighthouse, return. Generally flat walk of 14km. Tomaree summit is 146m high and optional but has spectacular views. Bring MT and lunch

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Kayak - Mannering Park

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Walk - Toobys Creek Ourimbah State Forest.  Approx 11ks . Steep rough entry into creek , easy walk along creek , steep exit out , easy return via fire trail.  Limited parking at start.  Meet  9am for carpool from Wyong/Alison.  

Leader: Shayne F - stumpcrete@gmail.com

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Note - there are two rides on this day

Ride - Adamstown to Belmont Golf Club. 36km. Ride the Fernleigh Track Cycleway to Belmont, then past TAFE on to newer section of shared pathway to Golf Club, and return. Meet at the car park at Adamstown Station. Grade M-E-160.

Leader: Margaret M - philandmarg@gmail.com

MTB Ride - Mt Finchley. 35 km. Spectacular views from Finchley Lookout. Visit Aboriginal Rock engravings. Meet at Yengo Creek Rd Laguna. Bring WATER, morning tea and lunch. All gravel roads, and it is a big hill to the lookout.  Grade M-M-450

George V - george@oblique.au

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Walk - Wondabyne Station to Little Wobby

Leader: Matt O - okeeffe.matt@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Kayak - Swansea Black Ned's Bay 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Walk - Wyrrabalong NP.  Meet 9am southern end of Evans Road Canton Beach. Bring morning tea and lunch.

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

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 28, 2025

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: Lyndon M - Lyndon.leo@gmail.com

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Walk - Scopas Peak, Kariong Ridge & Piles Creek Loop (Girrakool). Sandstone country with the possibility of spectacular wildflowers and waterfalls. Mostly on track, a small amount off-track.  Grade M-M-600,  Bookings Required.

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

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Kayak - Edgeworth creeks

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 03, 2025

Walk - Birubi Point to One Mile Beach return. Scenic, undulating walk on well formed track; 14km, 5hrs. Medium. Bring morning tea and lunch

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Thursday, September 04, 2025

Ride - Murrays Beach to Catherine Hill Bay. Approx. 30km. Ride to Swansea, Caves Beach, Catherine Hill Bay, Nords Wharf and Cams Wharf. Some dirt track but can be bypassed. Meet in Jetty Point Road, just before the water tower, Murrays Beach. M-M-300.

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

Saturday, September 06, 2025

Walk - Bateau Bay to Forrester Beach & return. 8km (4km bush track/road, 4km rock hopping).  Grade S – M(4km) R(4km) – 130m -6hrs.  This walk has it all – coastal, suburbia, bushland in Wyrrabalong NP & two lookouts.  The 2nd 4km involves uneven terrain on rocky foreshore, so walkers need to be agile for this bit.

Leader: Alan S - alan.scott3@bigpond.com

Monday, September 08, 2025 to Sunday, September 14, 2025

Car Camp - Mt Kaputar National Park car camp trip

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

Kayak - Ash Island to Hexham, Hunter River 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Walk - Hunter Botanic Gardens

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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Feature Night - Feature Night will only take place if we have a presenter organised  Feature Night commences at 7:30pm.  Join other members for a meal beforehand from around 6:30pm.

Venue: Alder Park Sports Club, 132 Bridges Road, New Lambton. On street parking only: in Bridges Road, Moonbi Street; or, across the road in Rydal Street and use the pedestrian lights. 

Visitors (non NBC members) should book beforehand by emailing activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au

Thursday, September 11, 2025

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: Seppo B - stberg12@gmail.com

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Walk - Note - this date coincides with Mt Kaputar Car Camp - No walk scheduled but a walk may be suggested if the leader is happy to run it in parallel with Mt Kaputar

Leader: Please email activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au if you can lead a walk this day

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Kayak - Blackalls Park 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Walk - Box Head and Tallow Beach - The walk starts from the southern end of Hawke Head Drive in Killcare and involves 3 out and back loops to Lobster Beach lookout via the Flannel Flower Track, Box Head and Tallow Beach. The walk follows a fire trail for a short distance but is mainly on sandy/rocky tracks. Great views to Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Lion Island and Ku ring gai Chase and Bouddi National Parks. The wildflowers should also be spectacular after the recent rain. Grading:  S-M-250   Bring morning tea and lunch. Booking required.

Leader: Max G - Max.Gentle@Outlook.com

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Ride - Summerland Point 30km.   Summerland Point, Chain Valley Bay, Lake Munmorah. Mainly on cycle paths and quiet roads. Approx. 5 km’s good dirt track (4 km’s dirt beside main road and 1 km dirt road).  Meet at Summerland Point boat ramp parking area, Cams Boulevard-  turn right just past shopping centre

Leader: Leader Required

Thursday, September 18, 2025

MTB Ride - Awaba to Dora Creek via Hawkmount Rd  26k   200m total ascent   Gravel road for most of the way, until closer to Dora Creek.  Very short section on road shoulder.  Coffee at Dora Creek.   Start behind Awaba School, in Mulbring Road.     Return trip ride through streets to mine entrance then left and through the gate, ride along the ?link trail and meet back on what we came on.

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

Saturday, September 20, 2025

NBC 80th Birthday - Newcastle Bushwalking Club will be celebrating its 80th Birthday at Wallsend Diggers Club Mezz Bar Room

Sunday, September 21, 2025

NBC 80th Birthday - BBQ and short walk at Marmong Point Hall to further celebrate the club's 80th Birthday

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Kayak - Leader required 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Walk - Charlestown to Teralba following the GNW

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

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Ride - Soldiers Point /Fingal Bay Loop.  40 km. Meet at Spencer Park, Soldiers Point.  About 4 km of the ride is on trails through Tomaree National Park - not difficult but NOT SUITABLE for bikes with SKINNY TYRES.  Optional lunch at a local café at end of ride.   Grade M-M-200

Leader: Donna S - donna@oblique.au

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Walk - Lisarow to Gosford via Katandra Reserve and Rumbalara Reserve. 16 km.  Numerous views over the central coast.  Catch the train or drive to lisarow station.  Bookings required. Bring Lunch. Map Gosford 1:25,000. Grade M-M-550

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

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Kayak - Bolton Point 

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

ADVANCE NOTICE OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES

8th to 14th September 2025

Mt Kaputar National Park car camp trip, planned for 8th to 14th September 2025, to finish before Clubs 80th Anniversary on the 20th.

 Note…Bookings are only available 6 months in advance in the Kaputar NP. There may be a need to limit numbers.

Days1-5…..Mt Kaputar National Park has a variety of tracks, (NPs grading between 2 & 4), taking the adventurous bushwalker to a wide range of peaks worth climbing including the incredible Yulludinada Crater (G4) and Mt. Coryah (G4) to name a few.  Included within the park are some amazing locations such as Sawn Rocks (G2) worth a serious look! The plan is to enjoy at least 10 of the 11 tracks, taking in the stunning features of this wonderful national park. The 11th track, a (G5) 19kms, is for the serious walkers if they choose. Some walks are short so multiple walks will be run each day.  The car camp will be at Dawsons Springs (16 sites) or Bark Hut (12 sites). there are excellent campsites with hot showers as well as gas BBQs for cooking and shelters/seating at the campsites. For those who want more comfort there are 3 cabins for hire, 2 accommodating 4 each, double + 2 bunks. 1 cabin at 2.

The driving time from Newcastle to the park is approximately 450kms allow 6 hours. And there are restrictions on vehicle combinations permitted to drive up the Mt Kaputar Rd.

Day 6-7 …..Drive a loop around the northern end of Mt Kaputar NP to Waa Gorge which has a short (G4) walk, and further on to a camp at or near Horton Falls NP. (Near Barraba

Days 7 up to 10  KAYAK/ PADDLE …..Depending on water levels in Sept….After viewing Horton Falls drive to either Split Rock, Keepit or Chaffey dams to camp and paddle. This third option may be changed to be a separate trip at another date, earlier or later.

Please indicate to activities@newcastlebushwalkingclub.org.au if you would like to join all or part of this trip away.  If anyone is interested in this trip.... as at 8/5/25 there were only 5 campsites left

Saturday afternoon, 20th September 2025 

Newcastle Bushwalking Club will be celebrating its 80th Birthday this year.   SAVE THE DATE!!!!  We plan to hold a reunion of past and present members to celebrate this milestone in the club's history.  The event will be held at Wallsend Diggers Mezz Bar events room  -  more details to follow.

Sunday, September 21, 2025

BBQ and short walk at Marmong Point Hall to further celebrate the club's 80th Birthday

Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, 2025 

Expression of Interest

I am a long-term Volunteer with Bush Heritage Australia at their

Scottsdale Reserve on the Monaro Highway 4kn north of Bredbo.

I am looking for members to join me in a tree planting day at

Scottsdale followed by 2 days of day walks in the nearby Namadgi

National park.  My rough plan is

16th October - Travel to Scottsdale about a 5to 6hr drive have a tour of

the Reserve and see the work being done to return the degraded

land into woodland forests. Camping available on Reserve or at

Bredbo inn 4kms away.

17th October - Day of tree planting with Reserve staff, holes are pre dug, Plants

which are tube stock propagated in their nursery, water and tree

guards are placed at each hole. Camp at reserve.

18 th travel to Namadgi National Park Day walk the Settlers track

about 9km lots of historical things to see. Camp at campground in

park

19th October - Day walk Yankee Hat view Rock Art possibly another day walk

near by & either camp or travel home

Please contact Paul 0417257411 or bateman6@bigpond.com for

further details

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.