Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track

Council is completing environmental works along Cold Tea Creek and the adjacent Belmont Wetlands area, alongside the Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track. The project, spanning from November 2024 to 2027, includes exclusion fencing and signage installation in the first year, followed by the rehabilitation of mangroves and saltmarsh, and targeted weed control over three years. Importantly, the works will not impact the Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track, ensuring users remain unaffected.

Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST) is a scenic extension of the popular Fernleigh Track, offering locals and visitors a peaceful route through the stunning Belmont Wetlands State Park and Belmont Lagoon Reserve. Perfect for walking, running, and cycling, this shared path connects Belmont to Blacksmiths, improving access to nature while supporting active lifestyles. Whether you're a local looking for a new way to explore or a visitor wanting to experience the beauty of the area, the FAST track is an ideal choice for outdoor recreation.

Together the Fernleigh Track and the FAST provide a 27 km active transport route from Adamstown to Murrays Beach. The Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track forms part of the Coastline R1 Regional Cycleway, part of the Greater Newcastle Principle Bicycle Network.

Features

• Elevated boardwalk over Belmont Lagoon
• Birdwatching loop and lookout
• Aboriginal artwork featuring sculptural interpretations of a Gunya shelter, a bark canoe and other features of an aboriginal camp

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Access Points

Start at the southern end of the existing Fernleigh Track in Belmont, with parking available near the old Belmont railway station.

Join the track from the Pacific Highway at Blacksmiths, making it convenient for surrounding areas.