Glenrock State Conservation Area
A coastal bush park on the city edge, with trails through rainforest gullies to waterfalls and lagoon beaches. It's also a popular mountain biking destination.
Glenrock State Conservation Area lies just south of Merewether. Its roughly 530 hectares of coastal bush include rainforest gullies, cliffs, and secluded beaches. The most classic route is the Yarrabee Track, which descends from the car park through palm rainforest, passing small waterfalls, to Glenrock Lagoon and Burwood Beach. The round trip takes about 2 hours. The reserve contains remains of early coal mines and Aboriginal heritage sites. Its mountain bike trails are well known across the state. Entry is free, but some sections are steep and slippery after rain.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Merewether Ocean Baths & Beach
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Darby Street
- Newcastle Memorial Walk
- Newcastle Art Gallery
- Newcastle Museum
- King Edward Park
- Bogey Hole