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Fernleigh Track Railway Tunnel – Bike Racks at Merewether Beach loop from Awabakal Nature Reserve

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Australia

New South Wales

Fernleigh Track Railway Tunnel – Bike Racks at Merewether Beach loop from Awabakal Nature Reserve

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Fernleigh Track Railway Tunnel – Bike Racks at Merewether Beach loop from Awabakal Nature Reserve

01:41

26.8km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.3 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.09 km

Former Railway Cutting Under Oakdale Road

Highlight • Structure

3.28 km

Former Whitebridge Station

Highlight • Historical Site

3.59 km

Original 'White Bridge'

Ruins

6.78 km

Fernleigh Track – Former Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

Here's a recent video overview of the track from a recent ride

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7.06 km

Fernleigh Track Railway Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

9.18 km

Fernleigh Track trailhead (Adamstown)

Highlight • Trail

The Fernleigh Track is a rail trail that follows the former railway line from Adamstown to Belmont. Along the way you will go through a railway tunnel and see the …

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15.4 km

Bike Racks at Merewether Beach

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There are also two more rows of bike racks (~ 20 spots each) located 100m south of this point, at the Merewether Surfhouse Cafe, as well as bike racks (8 spots) at Merewether Baths.

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

7.81 km

5.19 km

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

2.79 km

120 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

14°C

10°C

96 %

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Fernleigh Track Railway Tunnel – Bike Racks at Merewether Beach loop from Awabakal Nature Reserve

Former Railway Cutting Under Oakdale Road

Former Whitebridge Station

Fernleigh Track – Former Railway Line

Fernleigh Track Railway Tunnel

Fernleigh Track trailhead (Adamstown)

Bike Racks at Merewether Beach

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