Length: 10km
Duration: 3hrs
Grade: 3
Style: One Way
Start: Awaba
End: Wangi Wangi

Location: Newcastle
Closest Town: Awaba
Distance from CBD: 130km
State: NSW
Latitude: -33.013186
Longitude: 151.5416597

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Awaba - Wangi Wangi Rail Trail is a 10km, grade 3 one way hike, located in Newcastle Area, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 3hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

This is a proposed rail trail and is not yet open. It is one of the potential Rail Trails identified throughout NSW.

Given that the former railway passes through mature forest and could link up with other trails in the area, the Lake Macquarie council may consider developing this as a rail trail. Indications of support to the council would obviously encourge the council.

About the region

Situated on the east coast of NSW, Newcastle is surrounded by golden sand beaches, a breathtaking coastline and a beautiful working harbour. The cafes, restaurants and bars, unique architecture and rich history stretch from the city to the suburbs.

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Awaba to Wangi Wangi in Newcastle Area

For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.

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8 thoughts on “Awaba – Wangi Wangi Rail Trail (10km)”

Erin Cowen says:

04/01/2019 at 10:47

Sharon Boyd lets do it!!

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1. Sharon Boyd says:
  
  04/01/2019 at 10:56
  
  Erin Cowen yes please. How good does this look!
2. Sharon Boyd says:
  
  04/01/2019 at 10:59
  
  Erin Cowen it’s not an official trail yet ? it’s only listed as potential. Bugger!
3. Erin Cowen says:
  
  04/01/2019 at 11:02
  
  Yes I looked at it further after I tagged you ?? bugger!
Dayna Launer says:

07/03/2019 at 06:48

Michael Adkin ?

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Ca Ro says:

09/03/2019 at 20:56

Aaron Jan Stephen

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1. Stephen Cull says:
  
  09/03/2019 at 22:01
  
  Ca Ro worked at Awaba State Coal Mine for 22 years – coal was loaded and transported from Awaba via the rail system to Wangi Power Station. The good old days ?
2. Ca Ro says:
  
  10/03/2019 at 09:04
  
  Stephen Cull
  Hopefully we can all do this walk together some day – would be very special given your & Jan’s close connection to both places!