11 Pump Tracks to Get Your Kids' Adrenaline Racing in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

Pump tracks are popping up around the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region, and they’re a guaranteed hit with kids on bikes, skateboards and scooters. Want to get your little shredders out for some fun? Newy with Kids have done the research and found more than 10 awesome pump tracks just waiting to be conquered!

For those unfamiliar with the concept of a pump track, it’s a circuit of rollers, banked turns and jumps that can be ridden on a bike without much pedalling. Riders create momentum to ride around the track by moving, or ‘pumping’, their body up and down.

Cessnock Regional BMX Facility

The Neville Tomlinson Regional BMX facility at Carmichael Park, Bellbird opened in April, 2024 and features an asphalt pump track.

The BMX facility is open to visitors of all skill levels and provides high-quality riding facilities. The facility is part of an active youth precinct that also includes four bay cricket practice nets, a full-size multipurpose court and hit-up/rebound wall.

Read more about the Cessnock Regional BMX Facility.

Dungog Common

You’ll find one of the best pump tracks in the region at The Common, Dung,og. A collaboration between Velosolutions Australia and Ride Dungog, this asphalt pump track is world-class and will keep the kids happy for hours.,

When they tire of the pump track, there are over 22kms of mountain biking tracks in The Common, a 650-acre community recreation area, including green tracks, especially for young or inexperienced riders.

Katherine’s Landing District Park – Huntlee

Designed by BMX champions, the pump track at Katherine’s Landing District Park is for beginner to intermediate riders and is suitable for bikes or scooters. There’s a clear entry and exit point to the pump track, making it safer for everyone. Located next to a large, inclusive playground with picnic facilities and amenities, it’s worth the 1-hour drive from Newcastle for a fun family day out!

Largs Skate Park

Designed and developed in consultation with the local community, Largs Skate Park is one of the latest to have had an upgrade. A large concrete pump track adjoins the skate park which, itself, is impressive, featuring a half pipe, volcano and grind rail. There’s also plenty of shade, seating, bins and drinking fountains.

Maitland/Tenambit BMX Club

While not officially a pump track, this BMX track will keep kids of all ages happy with its compacted dirt surface and mounds, jumps and berms. The track is well maintained with a large sports field, walking trails and a playground nearby.

The Tenambit BMX Track is maintained by the Maitland BMX Riders and is used for their official training on Tuesday and Friday nights. The track is also used for events so it is definitely worth checking the organisation’s Facebook page to see if there is an event scheduled. Otherwise, it’s ride at your own risk.

Pasterfield Park

There is an unofficial dirt bike pump track at Pasterfield Sports Complex, Cameron Park. This is in addition to all the other things you can do at this spot. This huge community area combines a playground, fitness area, netball courts, skate park and an AFL and cricket field.

Rathmines Youth Hub Pump Track

Located at Rathmines Youth Hub, on Stilling Street, Rathmines is the Rathmines pump track, Lake Macquarie’s second pump track. World-renowned Velosolutions, who delivered the city’s first pump track at Redhead, constructed the 120 metre Rathmines circuit, which features multiple line options, rollers, berms and doubles. This pump track is for beginners to intermediate riders, and is suitable for bikes, skateboards and scooters.

Redhead Pump Track

The first of its kind in Lake Macquarie, the Redhead pump track overlooks Redhead Beach.

Designed by industry leaders, Velosolutions, the track design features different routes. The shortest route is 134 metres while the longer route on the circuit measures 158 metres.

As well as the track, the facility features shaded seating, a water station and a bike repair station with a pump and various tools. If the kids haven’t exhausted themselves on the pump track, you might like to visit nearby Webb Park Playground or stroll the Ken and Audrey Owens Walk.

Salt Ash Pump Track

There’s a great little pump track located near the Salt Ash Community Hall in Michael Drive, Salt Ash. Although it’s aimed at amateur riders, the asphalt track also features a couple of higher banks and raised berms for the more adventurous rider. Little ones will love the small road signs dotted around the track, pedestrian crossing and bike parking area.

Nearby you’ll find a fenced kids playground, a covered picnic bench, bbq and toilets.

Wallsend Active Hub

Located between the playground and the sports courts at the Wallsend Active Hub, Federal Park, this pump track is targeted to younger kids. It’s suitable for bikes, scooters and skateboards.

After visiting the pump track at Federal Park, consider riding the nearby Wallsend to Glendale Tramway Track, it’s a lightly graded 3.9 stretch from Cowper Road, Wallsend to Frederick Street, Glendale.

Woodberry Skate Park and BMX Track

If you have kids who love their wheels, Woodberry Skate Park is well worth a visit. Opened in 2023, the facility features a skate bowl, vertical wall, a street section and an asphalt pump track. There’s also a playground and a basketball/netball court.

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