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Experience at a Glance
Meeting Point: Adamstown Station
Time & Duration: You choose the start time – allow approx 4 hours
Capacity: Min 1 / Max 8 riders (Tour price remains the same)
Distance: Approximately 30km (18.5 miles) Return Trip or 15km One-Way
When: By Request
End Point: Adamstown Station (Return-trip) or Belmont (One-way)
Equipment: Up to 4 x Newy Rides bikes can be included in the price. Guests are encouraged to use own bicycles.
Food & Drink: Coffee (if time allows and is available)
About
The Fernleigh Track is a popular 15km rail trail, allowing cyclists to travel through pleasant bushland and wetlands discovering rail relics of days-gone-by.
In this immersive cycling experience you will learn about Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s rail history through numerous railway relics preserved throughout its length. Riders can expect a leisurely ride with welcoming rest areas dotted along the path, mixed in with former train stations as we pass through notable local suburbs.
The Fernleigh Track also has a very significant Awabakal history, with forests, wetlands and an ancient sand dune system mixed with plenty of unique flora and fauna as the landscape changes throughout the ride.
Photo opportunities are plentiful as we discover the infamous Fernleigh Tunnel, Whitebridge, Redhead and Jewells Stations. If time allows we will stop for a coffee somewhere off the beaten track subject to tour duration and time of day.
This tour is bookable by request and is subject to availability. Please note that the tour fee remains the same regardless of the participation of 1 – 8 riders. Newy Rides has up to 4 x geared bikes available for this experience. Riders are encouraged to bring their own well-maintained bikes in this experience.
Inclusions
- Passionate local guide
- Coffee at a locally loved cafe
- Up to 6 x Newy Rides are available upon request
Note: Guests should bring their own water bottle. There are refilling stations throughout the ride. Newy Rides bikes have an adjustable water bottle holder on the frame.
Questions
Visit our FAQ’s page here
Waiver
Here’s the serious bit. Can we trouble you to please complete this digital waiver (It’ll take a minute) prior to your tour. Please note that all riders are required to complete this individually.
DIGITAL WAIVER
A few things to remember:
Meet me at Adamstown Station at our agreed start time (see attached file)
Ensure your bike is ready for a 30km ride i.e. pump, spare tube and lights (if necessary)
Wear closed toe shoes
Bring a bottle of water (and a backup if you need it)
Review our trip notes and FAQs online
Please check your messages on the day of the tour should we need to adapt
Please be sure to visit www.newyrides.com.au/faqs before the day of the tour to learn more about what to expect.
If you need anything from us in the meantime, please give let me know
I’m stoked you’ve chosen to discover Newy with us.
See you soon,
Ben from Newy Rides
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Not at all strenuous for me who isn’t at all athletic.
Great views , delicious lunch , refreshing stop at a distillery , quirky local facts and Ben’s outstanding customer service. Money well spent. Highly recommend it.
I also really appreciated that Ben was constantly keeping an eye on me and making sure I wasn't feeling or getting lost - it did get very busy at points! It really was an awesome way to experience the city and since then I've resolved to move to Newcastle (not kidding) and buy a bike. Happy days.
We were greeted by Ben (the informative host), who instantly made us feel comfortable introducing us to the delights of Newcastle & new friends whom we shared the tour with. Having not ridden a bike in years, we were allocated our road-worthy bikes, some of us with battery powered (thanks for that assistance) & set on our way. The bike tracks in Newcastle are easy to get around & quite stunning. There wasn’t a moment I wasn’t uncomfortable & for the not so confident bike rider, this is saying something. As for the culinary delights, the food was exceptional & also supplied with our dietary requirements. The picturesque lunch stop, unique wine tasting & the gin tour were also highlights.
Would I do this again… Absolutely!
Thanks Newy rides - we loved it.
Outside of the fact that he was a really nice guy, Ben's knowledge, interest and passion for Newcastle and some of its history was infectious.
Rather than it being a long list of boring facts, it was a mix of interesting information, stories and venues/areas visited that only left you wanting to do even more.....outside of the different sights and the great wall art we were shown, the highlights for us were the visit to the Gin place in Carrington, as well as finishing off with some incredible food at the Texan smokehouse place in Islington.
It was that good we have just booked to do it again with friends in a couple of weeks, as not only would they enjoy it and the various stops en-route, but it's a great way for them to see Newcastle in a much more varied way than we would have planned!
Definitely worth doing.
Thanks Ben.
There’s no brightly coloured dorky helmets or bikes. Ben goes out of his way to make you feel like you're out for a cruise with friends. The tour was awesome and dotted with hidden Newcastle gems. We’d actually already been to one of the places on the itinerary and while happy to go back, Ben with a big grin detoured us to his personal local cafe instead.
Ben was genuinely bursting with enthusiasm to show off the area, giving great insight in to the history of the City while showing his favourite places to eat and drink around Newcastle on the way.
Each of the local distilleries, breweries and eateries were very unique places with exceptional food and drinks, the staff were insightful giving their time to have a chat about the history and what they’re producing. I’ll certainly need to track down the gin and beer from these places for home.
The last stop was the perfect way to cap off a great day, sharing our highlights and having a laugh over great food and a few takeaway beers from the bottle shop next door.
The wide promenades and bike lanes make cycling the perfect way to get around Newcastle at a leisurely pace, even for me not being the most confident rider it was an easy and enjoyable ride cruising around the harbour and beaches then through quiet neighbourhood streets. It sure beat having to find a park or catching Ubers around.
I can certainly recommend Newy Rides to not only tourists but also locals as a fun and entertaining day out to see the culture and history of this vibrant and rapidly changing city.
I can’t wait to share this gem of a tour and bring friends up to do it again one day.
I discovered so many hidden treasures I had no idea were in my backyard.
I bought a bottle of gin, I ate some delicious authentic Texan food and I found some new places to take my interstate visitors next time they come to Newy.
We were really sceptical about doing a tour, especially in our own country, but Ben nailed the brief. He blew us away with A+ service and hidden gem finds.
There’s no brightly coloured dorky helmets or bikes. You don’t stick out like a tourist at all and Ben is hilarious. We’d actually already been to one of the places on the itinerary and while happy to go back, Ben with a big grin detoured us to his personal fav cafe instead.










