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Mountain biking trails
Australia
New South Wales

Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Hamilton Station

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Australia
New South Wales

Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Hamilton Station

Moderate

15

riders

Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Hamilton Station

03:02

52.4km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 51 m for 49 m

After 52.4 km for 49 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.79 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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2

5.90 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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3

6.16 km

Macquarie Pier

Highlight • Structure

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

6.25 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

8.51 km

Newcastle Customs House Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

The heritage-listed Newcastle Customs House was originally completed in 1877 and was in use as a customs house and other government facility until the 1989 Newcastle Earthquake. The building was …

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6

13.4 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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7

15.0 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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23.1 km

Original 'White Bridge'

Ruins

9

32.7 km

Former Belmont Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Former Belmont Railway Station serves as the terminus for the Fernleigh Track. Here are remnants of the old train tracks, a station platform, and a commemorative sign. This railway …

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B

52.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

5.09 km

4.04 km

1.29 km

454 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

16.7 km

1.42 km

258 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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10°C

41 %

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