CAVES BEACH, GHOSTIES BEACH… Central Coast Coastal Adventure!!!

During my 3 Years of hosting We Hike to the Bar there's been quite a few jaw-dropping moments of scenery... Ghosties Beach and its caves is most likely the top moment of 2026.

Legend Hiker Heidi (90+ hikes) and a few others mentioned some Newcastle hikes, and while researching - I just can't find a lot. If you have some suggestions, please send them to me. What did I find is a tad closer to Sydney, and this will be a gem of a 15kms coastal journey...

GHOSTIES BEACH - CAVES BEACH - SWANSEA HEADS
Low tide is 230pm (essential for Ghosties Beach caves), so here's how we'll hike Swansea (north) to Catherine Hill Bay for lunch (cars parked here)... then finish with the short and beautiful Ghosties Beach Cave loop! From AI (sorry, I hate using it), the highlights:

• Ghosties Beach Sea Cave: A massive, dramatic rock tunnel and sea cave system located at the southern end of Ghosties Beach. (Note: It must be explored strictly during low tide for safe access).
• Pink Caves: Vibrant, naturally pink-hued rock formations and coastal sea caves near Catherine Hill Bay.
• Scenic Coastline & Beaches: Sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and passes past several picturesque spots including Pinney Beach, Catherine Hill Bay, and Moonee Beach.
• Vantage Points: Elevated headland views looking up and down the New South Wales coastline.

We'll need drivers. Of course! We love you. I think good pick up points are Parramatta, Wolli Creek, and Chatswood. It's a 1hrs 20min drive from Chatswood. We'll start with those 3 locations and work from there.

Catherine Hill Bay Hotel "The Catho" is a heritage-listed (from 1875) joint with really good food... as soon as you look at this pub, you won't forget it. It's a classic, and there's nothing like it.

This looks to be a great day out...
See you soon. MJ

THE LOGISTICS.
a) Gratuity $15 Cash or PayID on the day.
b) Drivers, you'll be compensated by your riders. Thank you!
c) Last minute Cancels and No Shows... I'm not even going to say it.
d) Have a backpack filled with... well, you know all this shit by now. Make a list. Be safe. Be smart.

In pressing the “Attend” button for this hike, you acknowledge that:
a) You are healthy and fit to complete the hike describe;
b) You have read and will follow NSW National Parks Bushwalking Safety Guidelines for this hike;
c) You have no chronic / underlying health issues that deter you from completing this hike; and
d) You understand your host is just that – your host, not a professional hiker – and that you and you alone are responsible for your hiking health, safety, and wellness; and
e) You’ve been advised to obtain individual hiking insurance from 1Cover.