Nobbys Head and Breakwall
Nobbys Head and Breakwall
Nobbys Head and Breakwall
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wtandy
Launceston, Australia1,244 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Always a gorgeous walk but especially grand on a sunny day. Caught a ferry later the same day to view it, and the lovely city of Newcastle, from the shipwreck walk (Stockton). The Nobby's walk is flat - making it easily navigable by wheelchair, bike, scooter, pram or foot.
Written May 27, 2022
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MGNtraveller
Sydney, Australia30 contributions
Jul 2022
There are some great walks to be enjoyed along the Newcastle foreshore, and one of these is from HoneySuckle to Nobbys Head & Beach. Total walk time about 45-60 minutes in each direction. Plenty of action on the waterway with tug boats & coal ships arriving/leaving & if you're lucky you'll see seals & maybe a whale.
Written August 2, 2022
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Teresa N
Medowie, Australia1,432 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
I have only been living in Newcastle a short time and today finally went to Nobby’s Head and break wall. They have recently redone the walking path which is great with viewing areas along the way. It gave me a different perspective of Newcastle port which was lovely. Definitely a must do walk if you are in the area.
The lighthouse, sadly is only open on the weekend.
The lighthouse, sadly is only open on the weekend.
Written February 7, 2021
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MosesPH
1,593 contributions
Oct 2020
Nobby's Beach so accessible. Easy to get to and very family friendly. The beach is great for kids. There are plenty of spaces to sit with benches or on the sand or grass. Cafe to get a coffee. Just enjoyed sitting on a bench and looking out at the views.
Written October 7, 2020
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568marvinl
Bethune, SC46 contributions
Feb 2020
We stroll along this breakwater all the way to end & light house, which you could not go up to, but view @ end of walk, beyond light house was very nice.
Written May 24, 2020
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Nikki B
Thornton, Australia121 contributions
Mar 2020
Park at Nobbys beach and walk the breakwall for a lovely 3km walk, and if you are lucky you might see Dophins.
Written March 11, 2020
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Andy
Thornton, Australia232 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Fantastic walk out to the head. Can see Stockton beach one side and Nobbies to Newcastle beach the other.
Well worth the visit
Well worth the visit
Written December 15, 2019
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Sarah M
Canberra, Australia17 contributions
Oct 2019
Despite, or maybe because of the weather the walk up to Nobbys Head was spectacular. The views are amazing all along the walk and the added bonus of the tugs guiding in a huge ship just made it
Written October 13, 2019
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timbo144
Newcastle, Australia116 contributions
Aug 2019
This is one of my favourite short walks in Newcastle. The history of the lighthouse, Fort Scratchley and the breakwater is interesting and on a nice day the view is fantastic. Open views to the ocean and especially good when a large ship is coming in or out of the harbour. You will need to park at Nobbys beach car park and walk from there but its an easy walk.
Written October 7, 2019
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Kim M
Newcastle, Australia20 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
A lovely walk with both views of the harbour and Nobby’s beach.
The lighthouse is accessible on the weekend with spectacular sweeping views.
Dog walking, bikes asn scooters welcome.
Even a dog beach off to the side.
Parking meters as well as some free parking.
The lighthouse is accessible on the weekend with spectacular sweeping views.
Dog walking, bikes asn scooters welcome.
Even a dog beach off to the side.
Parking meters as well as some free parking.
Written September 6, 2019
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