Officially opened on Anzac Day this year for the 100th
anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, the Anzac Memorial Walkway is the latest
spectacular attraction for the city of Newcastle.
Commencing at Strzelecki Lookout, the cliff top walk is 450
metres long and is a permanent memorial for the Hunter Valley men and women who
enlisted in the Armed forces during the Great War. The 3859 family names are
etched in the rusted steel silhouettes at each end of the 160 metre long bridge,
a striking reminder of the sacrifice each has made.
BHP, the company that gave Newcastle the name of ‘Steel City’, contributed to the multi million dollar project in recognition of their own
centenary and connection to the region. 64 tonnes of steel was used in its
construction and 3.4km of Composite Fibre Technology treads for the walking
platform.
With stunning 360 degree views of the city and coastline,
the walkway is also a key link in the Newcastle City Council’s Bathers Way
promenade development, which will link Merewether with Nobbys beach via King
Edward Park.
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| Stairs to Merewether Beach |
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