All you need to know about walking the Bathers Way.
See the ‘ROUTE’ tab for stops along the walk. Bathers Way® is inspired by the Bathers Way coastal walk in Newcastle NSW.
The Bathers Way is approximately 6km long and takes approximately 3 hours of walking time.
These three links should give you all you need to know… Don’t forget to factor in time for swims and icecream along the way!
COASTAL WALK MAP
‘Visit Newcastle’ provides a fantastic map listing all the highlights along the Bathers Way – numbered 1 through 14 each stop has a brief explanation touching on historical and current features.
www.visitnewcastle.com.au/See-Do/Itineraries/Bathers-Way-Walk#/highlight
NEWCASTLE MEMORIAL WALK
This part of the Bathers Way was built to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli in 1915 and the contribution of the local men and women. It’s the highest point on the walk with magnificent views along the coastline.
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/explore/things-to-do/walking-cycling/newcastle-memorial-walk
CITY OF NEWCASTLE Resource
Breaks down the key sections of the coastal walk and provides an idea of ‘difficulty’.
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/explore/things-to-do/walking-cycling/bathers-way
We hope you love walking the Bathers Way as much as we do!
Bathers Way through King Edward Park
Newcastle Memorial Walk
The iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths circa 1922
Nobby’s breakwall to the Lighthouse