Newcastle Memorial Walk: History, length and attractions

The Newcastle Memorial Walk in Newcastle, NSW, shows off a spectacular section of the city’s coastline while providing a memorial to the ANZAC soldiers of World War I.

What is the Newcastle Memorial Walk?

The Newcastle Memorial Walk is both a memorial and a public walking track in Newcastle, New South Wales. It was constructed in 2015 as a commemoration of the 100^th anniversary of ANZAC soldiers landing at Gallipoli.

It was also the 100^th anniversary of steelmaking in Newcastle, hence 64 tonnes of stainless steel were used to make the Newcastle Memorial Walk.

Along the walkway are several steel silhouettes of soldiers, while if you look closer, you’ll also find the engraved names of 11,000 Hunter Valley men and women who served during World War I.

This short Newcastle walking trail is split into two sections – a bridge and a boardwalk.

Where is the Newcastle Memorial Walk

The Newcastle Memorial Walk starts at the Strzelecki Lookout near the Bogey Hole ocean pool and stretches towards another viewing platform over Bar Beach.

How long is the Newcastle Memorial Walk?

The Newcastle Memorial Walk is approximately 450 metres long, with the initial bridge section stretching for 160 metres. It connects to the much longer Bathers Way, which runs for 6km along the Newcastle coastline from Merewether Ocean Baths to Nobbys Beach.

Newcastle Memorial Walk open hours

The Newcastle Memorial Walk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At light, it is lit up for both safety and general pleasantness.

Other attractions in Newcastle worth investigating include Horseshoe Beach, the Blackbutt Reserve and Newcastle’s museums.

Newcastle offers plenty of activities, including adventure boat cruises along the coastline, architecture and street art walking tours and whale watching cruises. For a big menu of Newcastle tours and experiences, explore here. To fix up one of Newcastle’s best accommodation options, book here.