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Merewether Ocean Baths – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle High School

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Merewether Ocean Baths – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle High School

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Merewether Ocean Baths – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle High School

01:11

4.52km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 km

Merewether Ocean Baths

Highlight • Structure

Merewether Ocean Baths stand as the largest ocean baths in the southern hemisphere. It is free to enjoy these huge baths fed by the ocean. They have been around for almost 100 years and have public restrooms, toilets, and showers.

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2.50 km

Bathers Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bathers Way is a 6-kilometre coastal walk in Newcastle, connecting Merewether Ocean Baths to Nobbys Beach, that runs right along the shoreline. It passes a string of beaches, ocean baths, …

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3.18 km

Bar Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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4.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

943 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

997 m

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 8 July

16°C

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80 %

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