Guide to Whitebridge New South Wales Australia

Whitebridge is a small suburb between Charlestown and Dudley, in the north-east of the Lake Macquarie district.

Known For

• A stop on the Fernleigh Track
• A village row of cafes and shops
• Close to Dudley and Redhead beaches

The suburb takes its name from a white-painted bridge that once carried the road over the colliery railway. That railway is now a cycleway, and the shops beside it do well from riders.

Things To Do in Whitebridge

Fernleigh Track

The sealed track runs about 15 kilometres from Adamstown to Belmont along the old coal line, through bushland and an old rail tunnel. Whitebridge is roughly halfway and a natural coffee stop. From here it is an easy ride south to Redhead.

Beaches

Dudley Beach is five minutes east by car.

Where To Stay

Stay in Charlestown or Newcastle.

Eat & Drink

The village strip on Dudley Road has cafes, a bakery and takeaways.

Getting to Whitebridge

Whitebridge is 15 minutes south of the centre of Newcastle.