Teralba to Newcastle (Great North Walk) 28km Easy/Medium-Grade 2

This walk explores the most northern section of the Great North Walk, from Teralba station along Macquarie Lake to Warners Bay. Most of the walk is along footpaths, through parklands, beaches, some bush track and rock scrambling with an option to take the bus from Charlestown to Newcastle. After Charlestown, the walk heads through the bush to the old Belmont railway and along Flaggy creek, then along the beaches past Merewether Baths and up to the top of Shepherds Hill, along Memorial Walk through King Edwards Park to the obelisk and along Hunter River to the Newcastle Interchange, finishing the walk by 5:00pm.

NOTE: This walk will be done at an average pace of at least 5km/h.

PLEASE USE THE COMMENTS SECTION TO ARRANGE CARPOOLING. ALWAYS OFFER TO SHARE TRAVEL COSTS.

TRANSPORT OPTION: 8:20am train from Central Station Platform 4 CAR 5-10, arriving at Teralba Station at 10:34am (check Opal Trip Planner for updates).

BRING: 3 litres of water, hydralyte tablets, snacks, lunch, sun protection, first aid kit, rain gear, hiking shoes.

GRATUITY: There will be a $10 cash gratuity for this walk or via PAY ID: 0412797279 JBehattin OR BSB: 062-236 Account: 1018 6269. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PROFILE NAME IN THE TRANSFER DESCRIPTION AND SEND ME CONFIRMATION.

NOTE: Please ensure you abide by physical distancing rules and wear a mask on public transport and wherever appropriate. If you are feeling unwell or unfit please stay home! Limit of 30 people only for safety so please only RSVP if 100% committed to attend! There is no excuse for not updating your RSVP in a timely manner for those on the waitlist to be able to attend. Accumulative NO-SHOW`S and members who display disrespectful or inappropriate behaviour will will be banned from the group. Members who show up for events inadequately packed with essential supplies will not be allowed to attend the event for their own health and safety. Walks are graded according to the difficulty of the terrain and access to exit points. Bushwalking is a skill. Members are responsible for assessing their own fitness and experience level before attending an event. All members are responsible for exercising duty of care for themselves and others. Be conservative for safety!

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns: 0412797279.

Please message me your name and number so you may be contacted in an emergency or any other problem during the event.

SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Please stay within sight of the group at all times and do not walk in front of the leader. If you get lost you are on your own and must find your own way out. If you see any potential health or safety problems, please ask the people involved to be careful and not risk accidents or injuries to themselves and other people. And please communicate with the group and the leader any problems! Immediately! So we can Stop! Access! Respond!

DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. By RSVPing to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Easy Pace Adventures Meetup group.