Twitter Share. This walk is mostly flat or gently undulating and therefore would be good for families. Total climbing: 4m, Come and meander at your own pace through this unique saltmarsh ecosystem. Total climbing: 220m, This walk follows the most northern section of the Great North Walk, from the Teralba station along Macquarie lake, to Warners Bay. There are seats along the way making it easy to stop and just watch. Meet Sugarloaf Walk: the new lifestyle destination located within Legacy Park in Duluth. Total climbing: 43m, This longer walk travels though gentle forest, with many opportunities for picnics. Total climbing: 245m, This walk circumnavigates Coal Mine Creek on good trails. The park is great for picnics, hiking, and mountain biking. Now, these wetlands are protected as part of the national park ensuring the survival of the endangered ecological community of saltmarsh and all the fish, birds and other animals that rely on them for survival. The side trip to the summit of Mt Sugarloaf would best be done first, followed by a leisurely walk along the track. Sugarloaf Walk’s one, two & three bedroom apartments provide all of the style and comfort you deserve. Total climbing: 90m, A great family length walk that takes in both of the large reserves in the Blackbutt Park. If you don’t organise a lift from the end, allow extra time and retrace your steps or return along the road. Total climbing: 43m, This longer walk travels though gentle forest, with many opportunities for picnics. Climb through forest to the fragile Sugarloaf Saddle where there are great views of the Rockburn and Routeburn Valleys. There is a section of this track which is wheelchair & pram friendly. Around 3.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 140m has short steep hills. Around 3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 820m is clearly signposted. Total climbing: 225m, This easy walk, which is wheelchair accessible, travels through open grasslands that are surrounded by healthy eucalyptus forest. From here, the walk gradually descends to the Lower Mt Sugarloaf car park and then gradually ascends back up to the Mt Sugarloaf car park. The summit of the mountain is in the Lake Macquarie suburb of West Wallsend and access to the summit is gained via this suburb. Head to the Western lookout where you’ll enjoy amazing views of the Hunter Region. Never far from facilities, this walk suits families or those who want to stay on the wider trails. Accommodation is available at both ends of this day walk. Walk Description. The walk passes through the Cockle reserve, and continues to Warners bay and up along the roads, before cutting through the bush to Charlestown, where it winds around the golf course and finishes at the Charlestown Park track head. At the junction with the Sugarloaf Ridge Track you can turn right to follow the trail to the top. This is a good walk which is made all the more pleasant by using the excellent facilities of Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve. A walk for those with a little bit more time or wanting to find a quieter corner of Mt Sugarloaf. Total climbing: 460m, This quiet and secluded walk is an easy amble through attractive rainforest. The walk starts at the car park to the south of the summit near the town of Abergavenny . Autumn at Waterfall Gully Richley Reserve is well maintained and makes this walk particularly attractive. This viewpoint is unfenced, although it has metal posts which are missing cable. The timber boardwalk guides you among the mangroves as you keep an eye out for baby fish and crabs while also enjoy the birdlife. This short but steep walk follows a wide trail, which narrows to become fenced steps directly to the summit. Magnificent views of Lake Macquarie and the surrounding Hunter areas can be viewed from Mount Sugarloaf. Mount Sugarloaf, also known as Great Sugar Loaf, is a mountain in the lower Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, overlooking the cities of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Maitland. It’s a moderate walk that will take you about an hour. A pleasant return walk linking Masons Falls to Mt Sugarloaf can be enjoyed starting at Masons falls and following Wallaby Trail to Blackwood Picnic Area and then along Mt Sugarloaf Ridge Track. Alternatively start from Blackwood Picnic Area. This circular walk is approximately 6.4 km (4 miles) in length. The Newcastle Cross Country Series has been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. This whole walk, 270m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). This walk lets you explore a loop of Mount Sugarloaf. 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