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Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers loop from Bagnalls Beach Reserve

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New South Wales

Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers loop from Bagnalls Beach Reserve

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Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers loop from Bagnalls Beach Reserve

02:39

43.1km

360m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.04 km for 65 m

After 29.2 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

Conveniently placed on the nicest route through the area.

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3.58 km

Bagnalls Beach Reserve

Nature Reserve

10.5 km

Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

There are two ferries; a big one and a little one.

The member of staff at the jetty told us he would get us onto the bigger ferry so that …

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19.8 km

Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers

Highlight • Rest Area

Really nice overnight stop just south of Nelson Bay. It's mainly geared up for groups of backpackers, but there's a huge park of perfect grass for camping, and you can …

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29.2 km

Crest

Highlight • Cafe

GOOD COFFEE AND SNACKS

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43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

12.2 km

8.28 km

6.41 km

502 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

6.29 km

429 m

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 9 July

16°C

7°C

69 %

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Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry

Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers

Crest

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