Got a BMX bandit at home? A bike rider who loves jumps, bumps and all the dips? Tenambit BMX Track on Metford Road at Tenambit, just near East Maitland, is well worth a visit for a turn on the track.
This well-maintained bike track is a fantastic way for kids to burn some energy and feel like they are part of their own little BMX race.
The BMX track is part of the Beryl Humble Sporting Complex, which is also home to a large sports field and a playground for the little ones who are too small to ride.
The track has a proper starting ramp and has a compacted dirt surface.
The track has plenty of dips and berms to keep the kids entertained, and you’ll find that they want to ride around and around the course again and again!
No specialty BMX bike is needed to ride the course, any bike will do. Helmets are a must, and a long-sleeve shirt and pads are a smart idea in case of any unexpected spills.
After a ride, the gum trees alongside the track make a lovely spot to set up a picnic and refuel before heading next door to explore Earthcare Park. This beautiful bushland covers 50 hectares of Tenambit Common, cared for by the local Landcare Group.
The park is home to hundreds of native plants and flowers, a stretch of endangered remnant Spotted Gum and Ironbark forest, and the nearby Tenambit wetland.
Walking trails, a bushfood garden and some genuinely gorgeous bush scenery make it a great way to wind down after the excitement of the track.
The Tenambit BMX Track is maintained by the Maitland BMX Riders and is used for official training on Tuesday and Friday nights.
Events are also held at the track from time to time, so it is worth checking the club’s website or Facebook page before heading out. Outside of organised sessions, the track is ride at your own risk, so please keep this in mind.
Good to Know
Address: Maitland Tenambit BMX Track, Metford Rd, Tenambit NSW.
Ideal Age: Young school age children to teenagers (and Mums and Dads wanting a turn too!)
Public Toilets: Yes. These are a part of the nearby sports field and are only open during certain times.
Water Fountain: Yes
Picnic Facilities: There are picnic tables and benches and plenty of shady spots.
BBQ: No.
Nearby Café: Pick up coffee and snacks from cafes and eateries in nearby East Maitland. Plenty of takeaway options nearby also.
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