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New South Wales

Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Adamstown

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Road cycling routes
Australia
New South Wales

Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Adamstown

Moderate

38

riders

Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Adamstown

02:22

49.5km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.4 km for 153 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

245 m

Park Avenue Shared Path

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a shared path on Park Av, in front of Adamstown Station, that links to the Fernleigh Track.

There are no toilets at Adamstown Station.

There is a tap on the wall to the left of the entrance.

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2

5.23 km

This is a T-junction of shared paths.

Head west to go to Adamstown or Lambton/Jesmond/Wallsend/Speers Point.

Head east to go to the Newcastle Showground, the Donald St shared path and Hamilton North.

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3

12.0 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 …

Tip by

4

12.1 km

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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5

12.6 km

Newcastle Beach Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

always good to ride this route earlier in the day

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6

13.3 km

Fort Scratchley Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

360 elevated views of city & ocean. Free entry. Check opening hours. newcastle.nsw.gov.au/fort-scratchley/fort-scratchley-home

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7

15.5 km

Shepherds Hill Complex

Highlight • Historical Site

Shepherds Hill Complex (or Military Installations) was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 2010 and consists of an Edwardian-era cottage, gun battery, and observation post. All …

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8

15.6 km

Newcastle Memorial Walk

Highlight • Monument

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B

49.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

11.6 km

11.2 km

3.84 km

618 m

134 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

9.29 km

1.09 km

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Monday 20 July

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