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Walk
We strongly encourage you to consider leaving your car at home and instead take advantage of the variety of ways to get to our campuses where you can, using the wide range of active travel options. Walking is great exercise and is one of the best exercises for your complete health (physical, mental, and social well-being).
Safe Walk Service
Our Campus Security team provide an after dark safe walk service, which is available to all members of our university community. The escorted service is provided from building to building, building to vehicle, and vice versa within the boundaries of our Callaghan Campus.
This service is 24/7, 365 days a year but is subject to operational capacity. Call the Campus Security number 4921 5888 to connect with a walking partner. It is recommended that you call at least 15 minutes prior to your required time.
The Safe Walk Service only operates on-campus and does not extend to the campus surrounds.
Smart Paths
Around campus you'll notice certain pathways are marked 'Smart Path'. These are high foot traffic areas with a combination of enhanced lighting, CCTV surveillance, wide paths and reduced vegetation.
Smart Paths are clearly marked and patrolled at night by our Campus Security team between 12:00pm – 12:00am seven days a week. This in addition to our normal campus patrols during the day. We encourage you choose these Smart Paths when walking around the campus.
You can find the Smart Paths map on the myUni app. The app also allows you to see your location in real time to help you find the right paths along with the Security Help Points in case you need to contact security along the way.
You can also download the Smart Paths map here.
Wayfinding
Big and beautiful - two words to describe our Callaghan Campus. Spread across campus you will find both physical and digital signage to help you find your way around.
MazeMap
MazeMap provides detailed maps of the University of Newcastle campuses including the location of lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, computer labs and toilets. It also shows you the nearest bus stops, university services, sporting venues, shops, food outlets, coffee, vending machines, water bubblers and free microwaves!
Using its inbuilt GPS technology, you can easily locate yourself on campus, then use MazeMap to show you both where your next class is and how best to get there.
MazeMap is available for staff and students via the myUni app, or anyone can access the maps via the University of Newcastle website.
Scenic Walking Trails
Nestled in bushland, Callaghan is home to some beautiful walking trails. Why not put on your walking shoes and explore?
Birabahn Cultural Trail
Commencing on the pathway between the Chancellery and the Shortland Union Building on the Callaghan Campus, you can take a leisurely 100 metre walk amongst the bushlands of the Pambalong Clan of the Awabakal Nation. The walking trail will lead you to the Birabahn Building which houses The Wollotuka Institute. With signage panels along the way, you will gain historical and cultural knowledge of the long association that Aboriginal people have with the University of Newcastle – Callaghan Campus site.
Don Morris Walk
Behind the Engineering Precinct, you'll find a walking trail through the wetlands and bushlands of Callaghan campus.
Don Morris was originally a lecturer at the University and was eventually appointed as University Planner in 1975. When Planner, he was able to preserve the character of the University's bushland campus through careful planning, which maximised retention of the existing native vegetation.
The Don Morris Walk was opened in his honour and commemorates Don's contribution to the campus grounds. It also provides an opportunity for environmental studies, as well as, offering a relaxing stroll through a section of beautiful Australian bushland and wetlands.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.