Women's Week Local Bushwalks 2-7 March 2026

Four local bushwalking clubs (including Lake Macquarie Bushwalkers) teamed up to offer six free, short and easy bushwalks for 2026 Women's Week.

The initiative was a great success in introducing women to bushwalking and to our clubs.

All the walks were well patronised and we had lots of fun. And it was wonderful to meet more interesting women who loved walking and loved the bush.

The walks and the local publicity brought bushwalking to the fore. All clubs involved have had an increase in interest from people who want to come along to club bushwalks.

I have left the local walks that were on offer in the 2026 Women's Week itemised below - just so you can get a taste of what we can do for next year's Women's Week!

Monday 2nd March 2026 - Valentine Loop Walk: 10am-1pm. Hosted by Lake Macquarie Bushwalkers

A scenic 6km loop walk through Green Point Reserve, mainly on bush tracks with some shared pathways. Enjoy the lush bush and views of Lake Macquarie as you walk along. This walk is popular with people of all ages, and no bushwalking experience is required

Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Salamander Bay Coastal Walk: 8.45 -11.00am. Hosted by Lake Macquarie Bushwalkers

A pleasant Salamander Bay 2-3 hour coastal walk through formal walking tracks, bush paths, grass areas & some beach/sand sections, followed by a sea village with a coffee shop & restaurants at the end of the walk

Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Mount Sugarloaf Women's Week Walk: 10am-12.00pm. Hosted by Newcastle Ramblers Bushwalking Club

A scenic 2 hour, on-track walk around the summit of Mt Sugarloaf, suitable for beginners with a little up and down. Fantastic views over Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the coast and the Hunter Valley

Thursday 5th March 2026 - Newcastle Evening Women's Week Walk: 5-7pm. Hosted by Hunter Area Walkabout Club Inc.

A pleasant evening walk of up to 2 hours at the Carrington-Throsby Creek Ramble, followed by dinner at the Carrington Bowling Club (optional).

Friday 6th March 2026 - Glenrock Lagoon Women's Week Walk: 9am-1pm. Hosted by Watagan Wanderers Bushwalking Club

Listen to the bellbirds in the littoral rainforest as you walk on a well formed track beside the beautiful Flaggy Creek, taking in Leichhardts Lookout and continuing down to Glenrock Lagoon and Burwood Beach. Crossing on the Beach in front of Glenrock Lagoon we will then return along the Burwood Trail, detouring to views of the historic Burwood Colliery (1850). A 3-4 hour walk with some steps and uphill sections.

Saturday 7 March 2026 - Minmi Women's Week Walk: 10am-12pm. Hosted by Newcastle Ramblers Bushwalking Club.

An interesting 2 hour on track walk to explore a historical 19th Century mining chimney and cemetery close to Newcastle.