Newcastle Memorial Walk
Newcastle Memorial Walk
Newcastle Memorial Walk
Newcastle Memorial Walk
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Restaurants
448 within 3 miles
Swell At Bar Beach
76
466 ft$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Seafood
HuBro
18
0.2 miQuick Bites • Cafe • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Junction Hotel Restaurant
275
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Contemporary • Pub
Papillon
32
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese
Three Monkeys Cafe
452
0.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Talulah Bar
427
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Lotus Espresso
176
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Wil & Sons
342
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Cooks Hill
2
0.3 miInternational
Empire Diner
11
0.3 mi$ • Bar • Pub • Australian
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65 within 6 miles
Susan Gilmore Beach
2
5.4 ftBeaches
Merewether Beach
352
0.9 miBeaches
Harris Farm Market
7
0.3 miFarmers Markets
Merewether Baths
227
1.1 miWater Parks
Christ Church Cathedral
237
1 miChurches & Cathedrals
Newcastle Museum
392
1 miSpeciality Museums
King Edward Park
89
0.7 miParks
Nobbys Head and Breakwall
246
1.6 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Bathers Way Coastal Walk
151
1.5 miScenic Walking Areas
Dixon Park Beach
33
0.5 miBeaches
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5.0
1,881 reviews
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1,510
Very good
338
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26
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Terrible
4
Iain L
20 contributions
May 2022
What a view!, you can either walk up from Bar Beach which requires a bit of fitness or drive up to the top carpark if you have mobility issues.
Written May 10, 2022
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Lorraine A
Sydney, Australia52 contributions
May 2022
The walk is only 450 metres long but is well worth the visit. It has amazing views along the coastline and has been dedicated to those who served in our wars.
Written May 4, 2022
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deesimone
Seventeen Seventy, Australia300 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Great walk with a view.
You can park up the top to avoid the stairs. Or park on the street and walk up via stairs. Locals use this for their morning walk.
Amazing view 360 degree views.
You can park up the top to avoid the stairs. Or park on the street and walk up via stairs. Locals use this for their morning walk.
Amazing view 360 degree views.
Written April 30, 2022
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roamas
Sydney, Australia403 contributions
Apr 2022
A lovely cool walk that's flat and affords a great view over the coast and Newcastle! Walking there, you will pass beautiful Victorian architecture and locals on their daily walk!
Written April 17, 2022
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Phil-Joel
Sydney, Australia515 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
We visited Newcastle this time last year & unfortunately didn’t have the chance to do this walk, so it was the first thing we did this time around.
Stunning views & the actual walking trail is in excellent condition.
Oh to be a local & be able to do this brilliant walk anytime.
Stunning views & the actual walking trail is in excellent condition.
Oh to be a local & be able to do this brilliant walk anytime.
Written January 29, 2022
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Peter
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
I don’t live locally but visit Newcastle on occasion for work. I love this walk and do it every time I stay. Recommend either a sunrise or sunset walk for best views!
Written August 26, 2021
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Paul N
Newcastle, Australia7 contributions
Aug 2021
I must confess, I am a is my favourite spot. Not just for the views, but the legacy these fine people have left behind. Lest we forget.
Written August 11, 2021
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natasha k
6 contributions
Jul 2021
such a beautiful piece added to newcastle its a very popular place and beautiful to see the beaches of newy
Written July 8, 2021
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Emily M
7 contributions
Aug 2020
Stunning views all year round. Lovely place to walk alone or with friends, there are a fair few steps so not ideal for heavy strollers or people that have mobility concerns.
Written June 7, 2021
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Petal
Canberra, Australia897 contributions
May 2021 • Family
What a fabulous way to see Newcastle. The walk is a bit tough at the start going up a hill from the carpark and up a lot of stairs, but its worth it as the rest of the walk is on a boardwalk, so much easier.
We really oved the Anzac statues with the names veterans engraved , and the signs about the ANZAC history.
We really oved the Anzac statues with the names veterans engraved , and the signs about the ANZAC history.
Written June 1, 2021
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How far is it from the port if you are on a Celebrity cruise? Is it within walking distance? If not, how much is the fare for 4 to get there and back? Is there a charge for the Memorial walk?
Darrin R
Newcastle, Australia1,024 contributions
Hi
A hilly 40 minute walk via the coastal beach walk, well worth the time and beautiful views on the way (Back over Newcastle, Beaches, King Edward Park). A taxi around $20 and Uber $10 each way. The Memorial Walk is free and the easiest way after the hilly walk from Queens Wharf (Usually where the cruise ships drop/pick up) is to start at Strzelecki Scenic lookout and walk down to Bar Beach (Has good café and seating right at the beach) then a nice flat walk back via Darby Street via more Cafes to Queens Wharf approx 50 mins.
Enjoy
JeannieCass
Manchester, UK509 contributions
Is this a suitable walk for people who have a fear of heights? Is it railed all the way?
Joan W
5 contributions
Yes it is - I don’t like heights and I managed it ok.
Jennifer T
Glasgow, UK132 contributions
How many km is this walk if you do the full end to end??
Tuathla
Newcastle, Australia16 contributions
Not long about 500m but it links the coast walk from Newcastle beach up the hill and Bar beach... it's stunning and there's lots of information and art work so it's really engaging
Kim
Morden, Canada178 contributions
Is this walk advisable on a very windy day?
Cheekymin
Lake Macquarie, Australia21 contributions
I wouldn’t recommend it in winter when it’s cold but otherwise nonissue if it’s windy as very safe. You may also get a chance to see the hang gliders launching off the top which is great to see 😊
Natasha K
mumbai9 contributions
How stroller friendly is this attraction as we will be visiting around 25th july 2017 with a 2year old toddler.
The Wreck
Tathra, Australia86 contributions
You can park at the top of the hill and then easily access the walkway with a stroller. You will have to turn around at the end of the elevated walkway as there are steps which could be managed with a stroller but might be a bit difficult, depends on how mobile you are.
LaLa1977SouthAfrica
Cape Town Central, South Africa91 contributions
How do I get to Newcastle from Sydney Central via public transport? My family of 3 do not have a car
Thank you
Tim N
Wollongong, Australia97 contributions
Lookup transport sydney trains on the net
Use this website to help you out. Just type into the trip planner where you want to go within NSW and it'll show you times etc
Katibugger
27 contributions
Please give me an idea of how many stairs there are if you start at the bottom. Thanks.
Markin53
Lake Macquarie, Australia168 contributions
Hi about 50 in total, but spread out and mostly not steep
The walk, starting at the top, is generally flat at first, then occasional steps until finally about 30 steps down at the end.
Wide mostly
Good handrails
Excellent grip floor
No dogs
Markin53
Jack G
Cardiff, Australia1 contribution
If I walk down the pathway how do I get back to my vehicle,the legs are not as young as they used too be .Any suggestions.Is there a bus runs along that street.
Steve W
Newcastle, Australia40 contributions
No bus. You need to park your car at the top of the walk as there are steps at the end of the walk which is at the top of the Bar Beach carpark. The walk has a slight slope down, but it is level. Why not take a breather and do a bit of whale watching then turn around and head back to your car.
SunilWijendra
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
What is the nearest two attracts places to from this place
PaulS130253
Newcastle, Australia36 contributions
The closest 'attractions' would be King Edward Park and Bar Beach/Merewether Beach stretch.
Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach are to the north of the walk, and the Foreshore, and Honeysuckle (where there are many nice restaurants and cafes) are about a 5 minute drive from the walk.
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- Hotels near Newcastle Memorial Walk:
- (0.50 mi) Junction Hotel
- (1.27 mi) Terminus Apartment Hotel
- (1.14 mi) Merewether Motel
- (0.91 mi) Quest Newcastle Apartments
- (0.68 mi) Crown On Darby Newcastle
- Restaurants near Newcastle Memorial Walk:
- (0.09 mi) Swell At Bar Beach
- (0.23 mi) HuBro
- (0.70 mi) Wil & Sons
- (0.64 mi) Three Monkeys Cafe
- (0.51 mi) Junction Hotel Restaurant