WALK THE WHOLE WALK IN A COUPLE OF WEEKENDSÂ
For those people who want to put on a full pack and undertake the GNW as a series of overnight hikes, these itineraries suggest places to camp, and one night suggests using a motel as there are no formal campsites in the area. The campsites are suitable for tents or bivi bags. Camping hammocks work well except in the caravan parks. Where public transport is not available, you will need to organise a car shuffle or have a friend help with the driving.
A list of 15 shorter weekend walks that will get you from Sydney to Newcastle for those who like shorter walking days and more time to unwind in camp
A list of 8 weekend walks that will get you from Sydney to Newcastle for those who like a faster pace and don’t mind some long days
| Walk Number | Walk Name | Kilometers | Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney to Thornleigh | 16.5 16.5 | 6 6 | |
| 2 | Thornleigh to Cowan | 18.3 15.8 | 7.5 7 | |
| 3 | Cowan to Wondabyne | 17.4 15.9 | 7.5 6 | |
| 4 | Wondabyne to Yarramalong | 18.9 25.7 | 8 12.5 | Wondabyne station to Somersby Store & Somersby to Yarramalong via Stringy Bark Point |
| 5 | Yarramalong to Basin Campsite | 20.7 | 8 | Yarramalong to Cedar Brush & Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite |
| 6 | Basin Campsite to Congewai Valley East | 12.9 17.9 | 6 7 | Basin campsite to Watagan Valley & Watagan Creek Road to Flat Rock & Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head |
| 7 | Congewai Valley East Trackhead to Heaton Gap | 17.1 12.4 | 7 6 | Congewai Track Head (East) to Watagan Headquarters & Watagan Headquarters to Heaton Lookout & Heaton Lookout to Heaton Gap |
| 8 | Heaton Gap to Newcastle | 15.2 25.3 | 6 8.75 | Heaton Gap to Teralba station & Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp |