Walks and cycling
There are easy walking trails and paths in the Newcastle area for you to explore and enjoy.
Bathers Way
Stretching from the commanding lighthouse at Nobby's Headland to the coastal wilderness of Glenrock Reserve and the early coal workings at Burwood Beach, Newcastle's Bathers Way is a scenic five kilometre coastal walk waiting for you to discover, play, swim and eat any way you choose.
Bathers Way Map (20 kb pdf)
Brochure (486 kb pdf)
Blackbutt Reserve
A popular nature reserve with over 20 kilometres of walking trails and native animal and bird life to observe. Find out more...
The Wetlands Centre
A wide variety of walking tracks which provide excellent viewing locations for birdlife. Find out more...
Fernleigh Track
The former railway line is a highly popular walk and cycle path, stretching three kilometres from the southern suburb of Adamstown to Kahibah.
Fernleigh Track map (38.3 kb pdf)
Great North Walk
Coastal walking trail stretching from Sydney to Newcastle. Maps are available from Newcastle Visitor Information Centre.
Historic Wallsend Town Centre Walk
Walk through historic Wallsend and enjoy highlights such as the Grapes Inn (c1869), the Railway Goods Shed (1877) and The Rotunda (1888) built by Robert Snowden and George Froome cast iron fluted columns.
The Historic Wallsend Town Centre Walk Brochure (474 kb pdf) includes a map and information guide.
Hunter Regional Botanic Gardens
Over 140 ha of gardens, situated north of Newcastle on the Pacific Highway at Hexham.
Newcastle East Heritage Walk
A journey past the many points of interest and spectacular coastal views that will enrich your understanding of Newcastle East's remarkable history.
Heritage Walk Map (1.5 mb pdf)
Newcastle Town Walk
Encompasses points of interest in the city in particular heritage buildings and coastline. Maps are available from the Newcastle Visitor Information Centre.
Shipwreck Walk
The Shipwreck Walk is a pleasant 2km walk along the Stockton breakwater (north side of Newcastle Harbour). Maps are available from the Newcastle Visitor Information Centre.
Access Directory and Mobility Maps
The Access Directory and Mobility Maps provide a quick reference to accessible accommodation, recreation, sporting and shopping facilities as well as accessible toilets and disabled parking locations throughout the city.
Newcastle East (518 kb pdf)
Newcastle West (599 kb pdf)
Stockton (387 kb pdf)
Hamilton (687 kb pdf)
The Directory and Maps are also available at the Visitor Information Centre, 361 Hunter Street Newcastle and on the ground floor at the City Administration Centre, 282 King Street Newcastle.
