Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Newcastle

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Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Newcastle

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Nobbys Beach – Newcastle Beach Lookout loop from Newcastle

01:04

18.0km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 7.79 km for 651 m

After 8.91 km for 752 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.11 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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2.53 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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7.23 km

Throsby Creek Cycleway is a lovely, flat pathway that hugs the foreshore of Throsby Creek through Wickham, Maryville, Carrington, and Islington. It's a paved route that passes mangroves, marinas, parks, …

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14.4 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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14.5 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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14.7 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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14.8 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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15.4 km

Newcastle Beach Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

always good to ride this route earlier in the day

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18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

5.72 km

3.78 km

981 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

6.90 km

773 m

752 m

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

24°C

20°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 12, 2024,20km Newcastle City Scenic Cycle - River, Harbour, Beaches - Shared paths & Quiet Streets - Start at Tree of Knowledge Park, Wickham

Easy mostly flat scenic route.

Includes:
-Throsby Creek shared path
- Islington Park
- Carrington mangroves
- Honeysuckle Foreshore
-Nobbys & Newcastle Beaches
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Quiet shopping street called Hunter St Mall
- City parks, Library & Art Gallery
- Quiet quaint leafy inner city streets
- Merewether Beach & Ocean Baths