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Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Charlestown Square

Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Charlestown Square

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Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Charlestown Square

01:40

36.4km

230m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.6 km for 150 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.12 km

Whitebridge Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

There are toilets and a bubbler here.

The Fernleigh Track continues south to Belmont, and once construction is complete, beyond to Swansea.

There are shops (cafes, supermarket) just off the path, at Whitebridge shops.

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7.39 km

Start of Fernleigh Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Join the Fernleigh Track at this roundabout.

For some reason the map here shows us going on-road on Park Av for the return, but we stayed on the Fernleigh Track; there is no need to ride on the road.

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10.7 km

R5 Shared Path Junction at Magic Park Broadmeadow

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This is a T-junction of shared paths.

Head west to go to Adamstown or Lambton/Jesmond/Wallsend/Speers Point.

Head east to go to the Newcastle Showground, the Donald St shared path and Hamilton North.

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15.3 km

Beach

19.5 km

Macquarie Pier Revitalisation Project

Highlight • Monument

On the way to Nobbys Breakwall Point, 10 information boards explain important historical events.

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19.8 km

Nobbys Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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19.9 km

Nobbys Lighthouse Viewpoint and Breakwater

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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20.4 km

Newcastle Beach Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

always good to ride this route earlier in the day

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28.8 km

Park Avenue Shared Path

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a shared path on Park Av, in front of Adamstown Station, that links to the Fernleigh Track.

There are no toilets at Adamstown Station.

There is a tap on the wall to the left of the entrance.

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36.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

10.9 km

4.28 km

431 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

7.39 km

410 m

103 m

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Whitebridge Railway Station

Start of Fernleigh Track

R5 Shared Path Junction at Magic Park Broadmeadow

Macquarie Pier Revitalisation Project

Nobbys Beach

Nobbys Lighthouse Viewpoint and Breakwater

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