Great North Walk: Teralba to Charlestown Park track head
Awabakal Country

4 h to 4 h 30 min

13.3 km
oneway

↑ 217 m
↓ -133 m

Moderate track
This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Teralba train station and winds down and around the edge of Lake Macquarie. 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. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 
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Teralba train station. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Looking through the trees to William street. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Historical memorial at Anzac Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Sight seeing while walking down Anzac Parade. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Journey Through Five Island road. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Perfect Pink Bottle Brush. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Five Island Road Underpass. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Walking next to Five Island Road looking at Cockle Creek. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Beautiful views at Watkins Bridge . | Photo by admin, 2008.
Nice Picnic area on the side of Creek Reserve Road. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Looking towards Speers point park. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Enjoying the view at Speers Point Park. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Storm Water drain but magical . | Photo by admin, 2010.
Lake Maquarie at Cockle Bay. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Great North Walk sign post pointing to; Newcastle Warners bay Sydney Cove and Teralba Rail. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Lake Maquarie next to The Esplanade. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Lake Maquarie in Warner Reserve . | Photo by admin, 2010.
Looking Through Warner reserve. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Towards North Creek an The Esplanade. | Photo by admin, 2010.
looking at Lake Maquarie at Warners reserve. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Dippin' Dots Ice creamery at Warners bay. | Photo by admin, 2010.
At King Street. | Photo by admin, 2010.
The end of the road or Queen Street. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Mylse Avenue. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Path leading next to Vermont park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
The Great North Walk track heading towards Newcastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.
service road for telegraph and phone line maintenance . | Photo by admin, 2010.
Back on the Great North Walk Track. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Bridge leading over a small creek. | Photo by admin, 2010.
marsh lands on the Great North Walk. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Leading towards West Charlestown Bypass. | Photo by admin, 2010.
There is always time to stop and smell the flowers. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Under West Charlestown bypass. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Back onto The Great North Walk. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Following the Great North Walk Next to Waratah Avenue . | Photo by admin, 2010.
Continuing The Great North Walk near Waratah Avenue. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Bridge Crossing Winding Creek. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Park Street. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Great North Walk leading into Charlestown. | Photo by admin, 2010.
On The Great North Walk behind Park Street. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Bridge over Winding Creek. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Just a few steps on The Great North walk. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Anjon Street. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Charlestown Park Track head sign. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Corner of Lincoln Close and the Pacific Highway. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Full Journey Great North Walk
Start (-32.9622484,151.6037114)
Mode Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train
DirectionsFrom , Cameron Park.
Finish At the intersection of Pacific Highway & Ferris Street (-32.9678708,151.6945079)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle   Bus   Car   (There is free parking available.)
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From Teralba station (at the top of the overpass steps), this walk follows the railway bridge steps south, initially keeping the station building on your right. This walk follows the steps down and heads along the footpath for about 30m, to find a 'Great North Walk' sign. This walk then follows the 'Newcastle' arrow across William St, coming to a GNW arrow post on the intersection of William St and Anzac Parade, opposite the 'The Great Northern Hotel'.
From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath alongside Anzac Parade gently downhill, past 'Teralba Fire Station' (on your left). The walk follows the footpath for about 80m to pass 'Anzac Park' (and toilets opposite the road on your right), then continues straight ahead for about 200m crossing York and Margaret St, to come beside 'Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park' (on your left).....
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
From the StreetToTransitConnection continue straight.
After another 10 m head down the steps (about 15 m long)
After another 10 m find the "Teralba Station Carpark" (25 m on your right).
Teralba Station Carpark
Teralba Station Carpark

This carpark provides ample parking for those leaving their car at the train station
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This carpark provides ample parking for those leaving their car at the train station

Continue straight.
After another 35 m (at the intersection of Anzac Parade & William Street) continue straight, to head along Anzac Parade (a highway|tertiary).
After another 7 m (from the Anzac Parade) continue straight, to head along Anzac Parade.
After another 160 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right).
After another 6 m pass the "Anzac Park" (9 m on your right).
Then pass the "Maddz on York" (65 m on your right).
At the intersection of Anzac Parade & York Street continue straight, to head along Anzac Parade.
After another 120 m (at the intersection of Anzac Parade & Margaret Street) continue straight, to head along Anzac Parade.
After another 40 m (from the Anzac Parade) continue straight, to head along Anzac Parade.
After another 140 m (at the intersection of Anzac Parade & Cumberland Street) continue straight, to head along Anzac Parade.
After another 55 m (at the intersection of Lake Crescent & Anzac Parade) turn left, to head along Lake Crescent (a residential road).

After another 400 m turn right.
After another 180 m cross the bridge (about 180 m long)
After another 370 m cross the bridge (about 170 m long)
After another 35 m turn around.
After another 70 m (from the Creek Reserve Road Shared Path) continue straight.
After another 15 m continue straight.
After another 215 m (from the Creek Reserve Road) veer left.
After another 15 m pass the shelter (55 m on your left).
After another 25 m pass the "Variety Playground" (15 m on your left).
Continue straight.
After another 20 m pass the shelter (25 m on your left).
After another 15 m pass the shelter (50 m on your left).
After another 30 m pass the car park (9 m on your right).
This car park is wheelchair accessible.
Veer left.
After another 50 m continue straight.
After another 25 m turn sharp right.
After another 20 m pass the shelter (about 50 m ahead).
Continue straight.
After another 35 m pass the water tap (on your left).
This water tap is wheelchair accessible.
After another 6 m pass the shelter (20 m on your right).
After another 6 m pass the shelter (75 m on your left).
After another 25 m pass the shelter (15 m on your left).
Continue straight.
After another 40 m pass the shelter (on your right).
After another 60 m pass the shelter (on your right).
After another 70 m pass the shelter (on your right).
After another 45 m pass the shelter (10 m on your left).
After another 25 m pass the shelter (40 m on your left).
Continue straight.
Then pass the shelter (on your left).
After another 55 m find the "Speers Point Park" (20 m on your left).
Speers Point Park
Speers Point Park

Speers Point Park on Lake Macquarie at Boolaroo is a multi-use public park. Situated by the water, Speers Point Park offers open lawns amongst she-oaks and gumtrees. There are sheltered picnic tables, barbeques, water fountains, an elevated stage area, a children's playground, public wharf and toilets. There is also a public swimming pool, Speers Point Swim Centre. For more information about Speers Point Park, contact Lake Macquarie City Council during business hours on 49210333.
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Speers Point Park on Lake Macquarie at Boolaroo is a multi-use public park. Situated by the water, Speers Point Park offers open lawns amongst she-oaks and gumtrees. There are sheltered picnic tables, barbeques, water fountains, an elevated stage area, a children's playground, public wharf and toilets. There is also a public swimming pool, Speers Point Swim Centre. For more information about Speers Point Park, contact Lake Macquarie City Council during business hours on 49210333.

After another 4 m continue straight.
After another 35 m continue straight.
After another 30 m pass the playground (on your left).
After another 40 m head through the bicycle barrier.
After another 6 m continue straight.
After another 10 m continue straight.
After another 40 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
After another 7 m pass the water tap (on your left).
This water tap is wheelchair accessible.
After another 180 m pass the car park (70 m on your left).
After another 20 m continue straight.
After another 20 m pass the water tap (8 m on your right).
This water tap is wheelchair accessible.
Continue straight.
After another 7 m find the "Pippi's at the Point Hotel" (40 m on your left).
Pippi's at the Point Hotel
Pippi's at the Point Hotel

The hotel is located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Macquarie at Speers Point, Warners Bay. It offers lovely rooms as well as lunches and dinners. The Great North Walk leads along the shore of the lake, less than a 100 metres away from the hotel.
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The hotel is located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Macquarie at Speers Point, Warners Bay. It offers lovely rooms as well as lunches and dinners. The Great North Walk leads along the shore of the lake, less than a 100 metres away from the hotel.

After another 35 m pass the "Custom Espresso" (25 m on your left).
After another 8 m continue straight.
After another 65 m continue straight.
After another 500 m continue straight.
After another 400 m continue straight.
After another 255 m pass a seat (on your right).
After another 90 m continue straight.
After another 10 m pass a seat (on your right).
After another 9 m pass a seat (on your right).
After another 760 m pass a seat (5 m on your left).
After another 20 m continue straight.
After another 7 m continue straight.
After another 25 m pass a seat (6 m on your right).
After another 20 m pass the picnic table (6 m on your left).
After another 55 m pass the water tap (5 m on your left).
After another 30 m pass the picnic table (8 m on your left).
After another 150 m pass the car park (5 m on your left).
This car park is wheelchair accessible.
After another 15 m pass the picnic table (4 m on your left).
After another 70 m pass the artwork (15 m on your right).
After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 5 m pass a seat (25 m on your right).
After another 10 m pass a seat (30 m on your right).
After another 8 m pass a seat (20 m on your right).
After another 30 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your left).
Then pass the picnic table (15 m on your left).
After another 5 m continue straight.
After another 7 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your left).
Then pass the shelter (10 m on your left).
Then pass the picnic table (20 m on your left).
After another 95 m continue straight.
After another 9 m pass the water tap (on your left).
Continue straight.
Then pass a seat (10 m on your right).
After another 30 m pass the picnic table (about 25 m ahead).
Then pass the "Warners Bay Takeaway" (45 m on your left).
Turn right.
After another 15 m turn left.
After another 35 m pass the shelter (on your left).
After another 20 m pass the picnic table (25 m on your left).
Then pass the shelter (on your left).
After another 15 m veer left.
After another 20 m pass the picnic table (15 m on your left).
Turn right.
After another 15 m continue straight.
After another 65 m pass the water tap (about 15 m ahead).
This water tap is wheelchair accessible.
Then pass the toilet (20 m on your right).
This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
After another 10 m find the "Warners Bay" (on your left).
Warners Bay
Warners Bay

Warners Bay is a large, open bay on Lake Macquarie, with a public park and small shopping centre nearby. There are cafes and restaurants with alfresco dining, the 'Centro' shopping centre, specialty shops, boutiques and a post office. The public park on the lakeshore has a shared bike/walking path, picnic tables, barbeques, toilets and water. A-must-stop ice cream shop on the Esplanade is Dippin Dots, they have a unique ice cream that has been made using super-cold freezing methods to make little beads of ice cream.
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Warners Bay is a large, open bay on Lake Macquarie, with a public park and small shopping centre nearby. There are cafes and restaurants with alfresco dining, the 'Centro' shopping centre, specialty shops, boutiques and a post office. The public park on the lakeshore has a shared bike/walking path, picnic tables, barbeques, toilets and water. A-must-stop ice cream shop on the Esplanade is Dippin Dots, they have a unique ice cream that has been made using super-cold freezing methods to make little beads of ice cream.

After another 1 m continue straight.
After another 6 m (from the The Esplanade) continue straight.
After another 7 m (from the The Esplanade) continue straight.
After another 10 m turn right.
After another 35 m pass the car park (80 m on your left).
This car park is wheelchair accessible.
After another 70 m pass a seat (65 m on your right).
After another 20 m turn right.
After another 10 m (from the King Street) turn around.
After another 9 m (from the King Street) continue straight.
After another 6 m turn left.
After another 85 m (from the Howard Street) turn left (a highway|).
After another 8 m continue straight.
After another 15 m continue straight.
After another 90 m continue straight.
After another 7 m (from the King Street) turn right, to head along King Street (a highway|primary).
After another 35 m (from the Bayview Street) continue straight, to head along Bayview Street (a road).
After another 15 m (from the Bayview Street) turn around (a footpath).
After another 10 m (from the Bayview Street) turn left (a highway|).
After another 9 m continue straight.
After another 820 m (from the Queen Street) turn right (a footpath).
After another 85 m (from the Myles Avenue) turn right, to head along Myles Avenue (a highway|tertiary).
After another 35 m (at the intersection of Myles Avenue & Yorston Street) continue straight, to head along Myles Avenue.
After another 20 m (from the Myles Avenue) continue straight, to head along Myles Avenue.
After another 640 m (at the intersection of Vermont Place & Myles Avenue) turn right, to head along Vermont Place.
After another 120 m (from the The Great North Walk) veer right, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 15 m find the "Vermont Place Park" (on your right).
Vermont Place Park
Vermont Place Park

Vermont Place Park, at the end of Vermont Place in Warners Bay, is an open grassed park surrounded by native forest. The park has a children's playground, picnic table, a shelter and water fountain (water may not be available).
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Vermont Place Park, at the end of Vermont Place in Warners Bay, is an open grassed park surrounded by native forest. The park has a children's playground, picnic table, a shelter and water fountain (water may not be available).

After another 60 m pass the playground (on your right).
After another 20 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 70 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 120 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 210 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a walking track).
After another 70 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 125 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 65 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Hillsborough Firetrail) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a vehicle track).
After another 90 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 150 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 205 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 30 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 60 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a walking track).
After another 65 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 170 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 60 m cross the ford.
From the The Great North Walk veer right, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 190 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & SImon and Dom Trail) veer left, to head along The Great North Walk.
After another 1.1 km head down the earthen steps (about 10 m long)
After another 85 m head down the earthen steps (about 8 m long)
After another 15 m turn left.
After another 185 m continue straight.
After another 45 m cross the ford.
Continue straight.
After another 110 m veer left.
Continue straight.
After another 40 m continue straight.
After another 20 m veer right.
After another 260 m head down the steps (about 35 m long)
After another 125 m (from the Park Street) turn right.
After another 800 m (from the Anjon Street) turn right, to head along Anjon Street (a residential road).
After another 75 m (at the intersection of Patricia Avenue & Anjon Street) turn left, to head along Patricia Avenue (a highway|tertiary).
After another 240 m (from the Patricia Avenue) veer right.
After another 3 m (from the Lincoln Street) continue straight, to head along Lincoln Street.
After another 30 m (from the Lincoln Street) continue straight, to head along Lincoln Street.
After another 90 m (at the intersection of Lincoln Street & Carl Close) continue straight, to head along Lincoln Street.
After another 20 m (at the intersection of Ferris Street & Lincoln Street) veer right, to head along Ferris Street.
After another 20 m pass the picnic table (35 m on your right).
After another 10 m pass the "Anniversary Grove" (4 m on your right).
Then find the "Charlestown Park" (30 m on your right).
Charlestown Park
Charlestown Park

'Charlestown Park', by the Pacific Highway in Charlestown, offers a picnic table, shelter, barbeque and war memorial. Charlestown Park is also known and signposted as 'Anniversary Grove'.
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'Charlestown Park', by the Pacific Highway in Charlestown, offers a picnic table, shelter, barbeque and war memorial. Charlestown Park is also known and signposted as 'Anniversary Grove'.

After another 15 m pass the "Charlestown Oval" (15 m on your left).
After another 15 m (from the Ferris Street) continue straight, to head along Ferris Street.
After another 15 m (from the Ferris Street) continue straight, to head along Ferris Street.
Continue another 15 m to find at the intersection of Pacific Highway & Ferris Street at the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Great North Walk: Teralba to Charlestown Park track head


Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length 13.3 km
Time 4 h to 4 h 30 min
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route
Accommodation: There is one 3.1 km from the start.

Shelter: There are 16 on route, on average they are 790 m apart with the largest gap of 7.4 km.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.4 km apart with the largest gap of 7.3 km.

Seat: There are 10 on route, on average they are 1.2 km apart with the largest gap of 7.2 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Toilet
250 m[toilet]
Shelter
2.2 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.3 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.3 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.4 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.4 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.4 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.5 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.5 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.6 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.6 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.6 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.7 km[shelter]
Shelter
2.7 km[shelter]
Accommodation
3.1 kmPippi's at the Point Hotel
Seat
4.3 km[seat]
Seat
4.4 km[seat]
Seat
4.4 km[seat]
Seat
5.2 km[seat]
Seat
5.3 km[seat]
Seat
5.7 km[seat]
Seat
5.7 km[seat]
Seat
5.7 km[seat]
Shelter
5.7 km[shelter]
Seat
5.8 km[seat]
Shelter
5.9 km[shelter]
Shelter
5.9 km[shelter]
Toilet
6 km[toilet]
Seat
6.2 km[seat]
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