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-33.33, 151.30 · rel 1388126
-33.33, 151.30 · rel 1388126
Great North Walk
270,1 km from Sydney to Newcastle through alpine terrain and mountains.
Sydney
→
Newcastle
linear
270,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
views
9
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
9× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× viewpoint
7× monument
2× ruins
2× summit
Fishponds Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Chicago Starch Mills
monument ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Leichhardts Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Site of Windybanks Boatshed
ruins ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Elouera Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
The Three Patriots Walk
monument ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
John Hunter
monument ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Samuel Onions
monument ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
MacLeans Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Germaine Greer
monument ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Peter Carey
monument ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
The Narrow Place Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Mr & Mrs N. D. Berrick
monument ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Naa Badu Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Tunks Ridge
summit ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Flat Rock Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Heaton Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Cahill Expressway Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Scopas Peak
summit ·
on the route
270,1 km
100%
Plane wreck
ruins ·
27 m off route
270,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Great North Walk is 270.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Great North Walk takes approximately 67h 12min to complete.
No, Great North Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Sydney to Newcastle. Plan ahead for return transport.
Great North Walk starts at Sydney.
Great North Walk is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Great North Walk is maintained and managed by Crown Land.