Awaba Bay Foreshore Walking Track N
Open to the publicLake Macquarie State Conservation Area, Bolton Point NSW 2283
- 1.1 km
- Grade 4
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Mount Sugarloaf North Loop Trail
Open to the publicSugarloaf State Conservation Area, West Wallsend NSW 2286
- 1.5 km
- Grade 3
- 2.4 km
- Grade 3
Awaba Bay Wetland Walking Track
Open to the publicLake Macquarie State Conservation Area, Bolton Point NSW 2283
- 450 m
- Grade 3
Birabahn Cultural Trail
Open to the publicCallaghan NSW 2308
No further details listed
Bombala Street Track
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Dudley NSW 2290
- 600 m
- Grade 4
Burwood Beach South Track
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Whitebridge NSW 2290
- 600 m
- Grade 4
Burwood Track
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Whitebridge NSW 2290
- 850 m
- Grade 4
Cliff Track
Open to the publicAwabakal Nature Reserve, Dudley NSW 2290
- 300 m
- Grade 5
Debs Parade Wt walking track
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Dudley NSW 2290
- 450 m
- Grade 3
Don Morris Walk
Open to the publicCallaghan NSW 2308
No further details listed
Farmhouse Walking Track
Open to the publicHunter Wetlands National Park, Kooragang NSW 2304
- 700 m
- Grade 3
Heath Track
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Merewether NSW 2291
- 200 m
- Grade 5
Hickson St Track
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Merewether NSW 2291
- 900 m
- Grade 4
Mount Sugarloaf Lookout Walking Track
Open to the publicSugarloaf State Conservation Area, West Wallsend NSW 2286
- 850 m
- Grade 3
Nevs Loop Track
Open to the publicHunter Wetlands National Park, Kooragang NSW 2304
- 300 m
- Grade 3
Nevs Track
Open to the publicHunter Wetlands National Park, Kooragang NSW 2304
- 200 m
- Grade 3
Redhead House Track
Open to the publicAwabakal Nature Reserve, Redhead NSW 2290
- 450 m
- Grade 4
Snakes and Ladders Track - 01 bends
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Merewether NSW 2291
- 350 m
- Grade 4
Stockton Sandspit Bird Watching Walk
Open to the publicHunter Wetlands National Park, Stockton NSW 2295
- 500 m
- Grade 3
The Bluff Track
Open to the publicAwabakal Nature Reserve, Dudley NSW 2290
- 200 m
- Grade 4
The Lorax Track
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Merewether NSW 2291
- 650 m
- Grade 4
Wilai Track
Open to the publicGlenrock State Conservation Area, Merewether NSW 2291
- 300 m
- Grade 5
Worimi Beach Camp Track
Open to the publicWorimi Regional Park, Fern Bay NSW 2295
- 250 m
- Grade 3
Bathers Way
Open to the publicThe Hill NSW 2300
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AusPlay January to December 2025
Bushwalking Participation in New South Wales
- of New South Wales residents aged 15 and over went bushwalking in 2025Australia: 17.5%
- 17.4%
- people aged 15 and over in New South WalesMargin of error about 54,000 either way
- 1.23million
- children aged 0 to 14 in organised bushwalking outside school hours1.2% of children aged 0 to 14
- 18,000
- people aged 15 and over took part through a club, centre or other organiser2.3% of people aged 15 and over
- 162,000
| Participation rate, 2025 | New South Wales | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| People aged 15 and over | 17.4% | 17.5% |
| Males aged 15 and over | 16.0% | 16.3% |
| Females aged 15 and over | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Children 0 to 14 (organised, outside school hours) | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Source: Australian Sports Commission, AusPlay, January to December 2025, released 30 April 2026. Category: Bush walking. State-level survey estimates. AusPlay does not publish participation for cities or suburbs. National figures