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Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle

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Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle

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Nobbys Beach – Bar Beach loop from Newcastle

01:29

13.6km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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199 m

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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3.03 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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4.48 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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4.95 km

Bathers Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bathers Way is a 6-kilometre coastal walk in Newcastle, connecting Merewether Ocean Baths to Nobbys Beach, that runs right along the shoreline. It passes a string of beaches, ocean baths, …

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6.03 km

Merewether Ocean Baths stand as the largest ocean baths in the southern hemisphere. It is free to enjoy these huge baths fed by the ocean. They have been around for almost 100 years and have public restrooms, toilets, and showers.

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10.8 km

Newcastle Memorial Walk

Highlight • Monument

Very nice view over the Coast and Bar Beach and Newcastle city.

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12.7 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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13.3 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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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

1.43 km

1.35 km

855 m

325 m

211 m

Surfaces

8.97 km

2.69 km

1.77 km

211 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

16°C

12°C

78 %

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Nobbys Beach

Shepherds Hill Complex

Bar Beach

Bathers Way

Merewether Ocean Baths

Newcastle Memorial Walk

Newcastle Beach

Nobbys Lighthouse Viewpoint and Breakwater

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