This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Charleston Park track head and winds through the streets and the bush to the Glenrock State Conservation Area. Following a section of the Yuelarbah management trail this walk also heads to the coast and down to the beaches. From near Glenrock Lagoon the walk heads north along the beaches passing Merewether baths and all the way up Shepherds hill and down to Newcastle Station. This track also offers an alternate route through Glenrock winding down through the scout training camp and out to the beaches.
Download maps and tracknotes for Charlestown Park trackhead to Newcastle station hiking track from wildwalks.com.
Grade 4 (Hard) -
Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the
AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
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Nearby towns: Adamstown, Belmont, Birmingham Gardens, Cardiff, Gateshead, Kotara, Mount Hutton, Warners Bay, Whitebridge
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