Back Creek picnic area
Back Creek picnic area, set in a beautiful dry eucalypt forest, offers great spots for picnics and cricket games, is close to easy walking tracks and features a maze.
- Where
- Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in North Coast
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Yuelarbah walking track
Yuelarbah walking track is a great day walk within Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle. It features a lookout with scenic views, waterfalls and places to picnic.
- Distance
- 6.8km return
- Time
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Glenrock State Conservation Area in North Coast
Bombala walking track
Bombala walking track weaves through bush in Glenrock State Conservation Area, giving glimpses of the ocean, before descending to secluded Dudley Beach.
- Distance
- 1km return
- Time
- 15 - 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Glenrock State Conservation Area in North Coast
Leggy Point loop walking track
Take in the views of the ocean and coastline all the way to Newcastle from Leggy Point loop walking track, a popular walk for the whole family in Glenrock State Conservation Area.
- Distance
- 2km loop
- Time
- 45min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Where
- Glenrock State Conservation Area in North Coast
Alexanders picnic area
This very peaceful picnic area with scenic views, at the southern end of Awaba Bay Foreshore walk is the perfect spot to rest after a bushwalk along beautiful Lake Macquarie - indulge in birdwatching, picnicking, and relaxing among the diverse habitats.
Awaba Bay Foreshore walk
Take a stroll along the shores of Lake Macquarie on Awaba Bay Foreshore walk, enjoying the spectacular scenic lake views while birdwatching and keeping an eye out for dolphins and green sea turtles.
- Distance
- 1.6km one-way
- Time
- 45min - 1hr 15min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast
Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail
Enjoy an easy walk or bike ride along the river on the Scott Point to Riverside Park trail, Ash Island, as it takes you past excellent spots for fishing and birdwatching.
- Distance
- 1.4km one-way
- Time
- 45min - 1hr 15min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Seaham Swamp Bird Hide
See an array of birdlife at Seaham Swamp Bird Hide. A top Seaham attraction and picnic spot, this birdwatching haven is open all year round.
- Where
- Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve in North Coast
Seaham Swamp walk
Seaham Swamp walk is a great option for walking with kids. This short walk near Newcastle and Raymond Terrace is also a must for birdwatching.
- Distance
- 0.6km return
- Time
- 20 - 40min
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve in North Coast