Glenrock State Conservation Area

Last updated October 2026

Bushland reserve between Newcastle and Lake Mac with rainforest and waterfall walks, mountain bike trails and Dudley Beach.

Glenrock State Conservation Area lies between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, about 5km from Newcastle. NSW National Parks lists beaches including Dudley Beach, rainforest and waterfall walks such as the Yuelarbah walking track, mountain bike trails and fishing, and the area protects the last pocket of coastal rainforest in the region and ancient Aboriginal sites. Guided options include Aboriginal cultural tours and a whale-watching breakfast. Entry points are Gun Club Road and Highfields Parade, reached from the Pacific Highway at Highfields or Kahibah. Pets are not allowed. Entry fees are not listed on the park pages, as of October 2026.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 14 October 2026.