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Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle High School

Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle High School

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Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle High School

00:49

16.6km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.78 km

Macquarie Pier

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Macquarie Pier forms the breakwall extending from the harbour toward Nobbys Head in Newcastle. Construction began in 1818 under Governor Lachlan Macquarie, originally using convict labour to connect Nobbys Island …

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7.03 km

Nobbys Beach

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Nobbys Beach is one of Newcastle’s most prominent and accessible beaches, nestled at the entrance to the Hunter River near the iconic Nobbys Head and lighthouse. It’s well known as …

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7.15 km

Nobbys Lighthouse Viewpoint and Breakwater

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From here you have an excellent view of the historic Nobbys Head Lighthouse. The crashing waves in the foreground add a dramatic touch to the iconic landmark.

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8.01 km

Newcastle Beach Lookout

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always good to ride this route earlier in the day

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9.85 km

Newcastle Memorial Walk

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Just a 150 metre add-on. visitnewcastle.com.au/see-do/things-to-do/newcastle-memorial-walk

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11.2 km

Bar Beach

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Bar Beach is a beautiful beach with a surf club, restrooms, shaded picnic areas, and more! There is a good amount of parking, but it can get pretty busy on mid-summer weekends.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.17 km

4.94 km

1.61 km

693 m

185 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

4.64 km

266 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle High School

Macquarie Pier

Nobbys Beach

Nobbys Lighthouse Viewpoint and Breakwater

Newcastle Beach Lookout

Newcastle Memorial Walk

Bar Beach

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