Newcastle Memorial Walk
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Overview
Highlights
The Newcastle Memorial Walk was opened in 2015 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli. As well as honouring the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers during World War I, this date also marks the commencement of steel making in Newcastle; the ANZAC memorial walk was built using 64 tonnes of stainless steel for this very reason. The walkway is also adorned with steel silhouettes of soldiers, as well as the names of almost 11,000 Hunter Valley men and women who enlisted to serve during World War I.
The Newcastle Memorial Walk consists of two sections: the first is a 160-metre-long bridge that starts at Strzelecki Lookout and leads to another stunning viewing platform. The second section is a stairway that connects the memorial walk to Bathers Way, a six-kilometre coastal walk from Nobbys Beach down to Merewether Beach.
With stunning cliff-top views and an important message for younger generations, this memorial walk is one of Newcastle’s biggest recent developments. With lights illuminating the path after dark, visitors are welcome 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Activities
- Walking / hiking
- Sight-seeing
Facilities
- Coastal walking tracks
- Lookouts
- Picnic areas
- Car parking
- Toilets
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the cities website for the most up to date information.
- Ensure you observe all safety signs. Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring Australia.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough snacks and water for your journey.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Parking fees may apply. See cities website for more details.
Photo & content credits: City of Newcastle
Location & Supplier
Newcastle Memorial Walk
Address: Newcastle Memorial Walk, The Hill, New South Wales 2300
