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Glenrock State Conservation Area
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Glenrock State Conservation Area
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About
Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Glenrock State Conservation Area offers an astounding array of recreational opportunities.
Glenrock embraces the last surviving pocket of coastal rainforest in the region, home to a range of animals, like bandicoots, bats and gliders. So remember to leave your pets at home. The park also protects a number of ancient Aboriginal sites.
One of the city's most popular beaches lies within the park's boundaries, but there is much more here than sand and surf. Take your mountain bike and explore the scenic cycling trails, walk the rainforest and waterfall tracks, launch a hang glider off the cliffs or enjoy a spot of fishing.
The park at a glance
Glenrock State Conservation Area, only 5km from Newcastle, is the perfect place for mountain biking. Explore the park’s beaches, rainforest walks and waterfalls on a school excursion or guided tour.
Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Glenrock State Conservation Area offers an astounding array of recreational opportunities.
Glenrock embraces the last surviving pocket of coastal rainforest in the region, home to a range of animals, like bandicoots, bats and gliders. So remember to leave your pets at home. The park also protects a number of ancient Aboriginal sites.
One of the city’s most popular beaches lies within the park’s boundaries, but there is much more here than sand and surf. Take your mountain bike and explore the scenic cycling trails, walk the rainforest and waterfall tracks, launch a hang glider off the cliffs or enjoy a spot of fishing.
- Walks
- 4
- Places to stay
- 1
- Beaches
- 1
- Cycling trails
- 1
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
The park's birds will be chirping and singing, look out for them in the trees as you hit the tracks and trails.
Summer
The park's beaches are a delight at this time of year – you can surf and swim to your heart's content.
Autumn
Enjoy exploring the park's mountain biking trails when the weather becomes cooler.
Winter
Walk the Bombala walking track for excellent coastal views – you may even spot a whale or two.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Places to stay (1)
- Baileys Cottagesleeps 6
Walks in this park
- Leggy Point loop walking track
Grade 2 · Easy · 2km loop · 45min - 1hr
Plants and animals
Animals
- Australian brush turkey (Alectura lathami)
- Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)
- Common ringtail possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus)
Plants
- Black sheoak (Allocasuarina littoralis)
- Blueberry ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus)
- Cabbage palm (Livistona australis)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Opening
Always open
Nearby towns
Charlestown (3 km) · Newcastle (7 km) · Cessnock (46 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteNewcastle office
02 4946 4100npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where you'll be
Highfields NSW 2289