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Mountain biking trails
Australia
New South Wales

Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Waratah Station

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Australia
New South Wales

Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Waratah Station

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Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Waratah Station

01:20

21.9km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.2 km for 323 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.94 km

Throsby Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved, shared-use path provides a nice mix of urban convenience, such as the nearby cafés, and natural habitats such as the creek and mangroves. While this track only goes …

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2

5.27 km

The Wickham Boatshed

Highlight • Cafe

The only thing better than the view from The Wickhamboat Shed is the food! Whether you come for breakfast, lunch, or you morning coffee you won't be dissapointed.

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3

8.72 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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4

8.81 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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5

8.98 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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9.09 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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7

13.0 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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13.4 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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21.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.80 km

2.68 km

1.58 km

362 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

6.41 km

1.38 km

348 m

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