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Australia
New South Wales

Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Kotara

Routes
Road cycling routes
Australia
New South Wales

Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Kotara

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Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Kotara

02:39

51.0km

400m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.3 km for 131 m

After 40.1 km for 150 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

35.8 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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2

36.3 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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3

37.2 km

Newcastle Beach Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

always good to ride this route earlier in the day

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4

37.4 km

Newcastle Beach

Highlight • Beach

The 650-meter city beach is popular with surfers, swimmers, and families. Nearby cafes offer refreshments and walkers can enjoy the 15 minute stroll to Nobbys Beach along the Bather's Way path.

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5

37.7 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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6

40.2 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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7

40.3 km

Newcastle Memorial Walk

Highlight • Monument

Just a 150 metre add-on. visitnewcastle.com.au/see-do/things-to-do/newcastle-memorial-walk

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8

41.7 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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51.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

12.8 km

4.61 km

4.03 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

11.6 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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