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Kahibah, NSW

Kahibah is a small residential suburb east of Charlestown, in the north-east of the Lake Macquarie district.

Known For

  • On the Fernleigh Track
  • Bush on its doorstep at Glenrock
  • A quiet village feel

Kahibah is houses, a school and a few shops. Its appeal to a visitor lies in what is next to it.

Things To Do in Kahibah

Fernleigh Track

The cycleway and walking path along the old Belmont railway passes through Kahibah, with the brick-lined Fernleigh tunnel a short way north.

Glenrock

Tracks from the edge of the suburb lead into Glenrock State Conservation Area, a large reserve of forest, creeks and coast between here and Merewether. It is well known for mountain bike trails.

Where To Stay

Stay in Charlestown or Newcastle.

Eat & Drink

There are a few local shops. Whitebridge and Charlestown have cafes.

Getting to Kahibah

Kahibah is 15 minutes south of the centre of Newcastle.

Experiences

  • Nature based
  • Rural/Country

Popular Activities

  • Bush Walking
  • Sightseeing

About Kahibah

  • Locality: Suburb
  • Kahibah Postcode: 2290
  • State: New South Wales
  • Region: Hunter
  • Latitude: -32.9618
  • Longitude: 151.71235
  • Elevation: 101m
  • Population: 2464
  • Median Income: $37544
  • Area (Sq/km): 1.097
  • Timezone: Australia/Sydney

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