Fernleigh Track – Former Belmont Station loop from Honeysuckle

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Fernleigh Track – Former Belmont Station loop from Honeysuckle

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Fernleigh Track – Former Belmont Station loop from Honeysuckle

02:57

64.8km

470m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.1 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.42 km

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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5.70 km

Start of Fernleigh Track

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Join the Fernleigh Track at this roundabout.

For some reason the map here shows us going on-road on Park Av for the return, but we stayed on the Fernleigh Track; there is no need to ride on the road.

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11.0 km

Whitebridge Railway Station

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There are toilets and a bubbler here.

The Fernleigh Track continues south to Belmont, and once construction is complete, beyond to Swansea.

There are shops (cafes, supermarket) just off the path, at Whitebridge shops.

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12.2 km

Fernleigh Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Following what was the old rail line from Belmont to Adamstown, this track is a great ride. A couple of road crossings but they're well marked and (ped) traffic lights …

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20.7 km

Former Belmont Station

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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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32.3 km

Lake Macquarie

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Lake Macquarie is the largest coastal saltwater lake in Australia, forming a broad, open water body surrounded by suburbs, parkland, and small inlets. From the shoreline, views stretch across long …

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53.3 km

R5 Shared Path Junction at Magic Park Broadmeadow

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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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53.5 km