Queen's Wharf to Glenrock: Start of the Great North Walk - New South Wales, Australia

Story:
Officially Queen's Wharf Tower is the START of the Great North Walk. So, from the Queen’s Wharf in central Newcastle, NSW, follow a well-signed path south through urban Newcastle passing first the main railway station and then the cathedral.  Climb Shepherd’s Hill (more in Chapter 3 of the Companion book) and view the famous Newcastle ‘seafarers’ obelisk’ and ancient drinking fountain.   Follow the coastal cliff catching glimpses of bird and human gliders before descending to beach level to find trail of community pools and history explanatory signs.  Pass Bar Beach, Dixon Park and Merewether to Burwood Beach.  Learn the some of the stories attributed to Murdering Gully and then search for coal in outcrops at Glenrock Lagoon.  

Tips:
Read more about the history and culture of this area in Chapter 16 of "The Great North Walk Companion"  http://www.thegreatnorthwalk.com/Companion.  Alternatively you can catch some new & extra clues about the identity of Billie's mysterious companion by watching the video about this Walk. 

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bush-trail, Hiking, walking, back-packing, Great North Walk

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