Macpac

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Macpac, Outdoor equipment shop, 22 National Parks Street, Newcastle.

Photos from Macpac's post 02/07/2024

The Nitro & Pisa, designed with Polartec® Alpha® Direct, are everywhere but often hidden. Elusive & changing colours, here are some key characteristics to spot them in the wild:
- Usually found buried beneath outer layers
- Enjoys alpine terrain or anywhere cool & wet
- Easiest to spot when someone is de-layering
- The Nitro has thumb loops and a fuzzy hood– an easy giveaway
- If your friend wears a particular layer on every adventure without washing it, it’ll probably be the Nitro or Pisa

Photos from Macpac's post 27/06/2024

When Macpac Ambassador, Charlie Murray, describes a day as 'hectic' we know it must be out-the-gate wild. At the end of last year Charlie, Nick Pascoe & Jasper Gibson spent seven days forging a route from the West Matukituki Valley to the West Coast.

Starting any journey with the near-vertical battle up to French Ridge Hut is hard enough without also hauling skis, camp equipment, pack rafts & 7(ish) days' worth of food. From here began their seven-day epic - navigating mostly unexplored terrain and including everything from falling through an ice floe, to losing half a paddle.

The full trip report is online now - https://bit.ly/CM-Waitoto.

16/06/2024

We're almost there, bring on snow season. Snowsport gear - online & in-store now. Stock is subject to availability.

19/05/2024

We've got you set for instant comfort. You know those fabrics that feel cold when you put them on? The High Pile isn't one of them. Created for the cooler months, they'll provide you with cosiness straight away. Perfect for tent-side cooking, evenings outdoors and cool, moonlit mornings.

11/05/2024

"Watching them get to experience it all, and seeing how resilient it’s made them- our motto when we’re tramping is “yes this is hard but we can do hard things”. The rewards, both big and small, are so great."
Shoshannah.
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A real tough mum will look different to everyone, and toughness can be measured in a myriad of ways. We’ve curated some stories of Macpac’s Real Tough Mums in celebration of mothers day. Read more about our tough mums – https://bit.ly/real-tough-mums

11/05/2024

“The coolest thing about raising outdoor kids is how much time you get to yarn with each other while you're out there. And when you've been out in the wild for days or weeks at a time, conversations roam to places you just don't find in our busy day to day lives. You're present for each other’s challenges, the lowest low and highest highs. It's not a retelling after a day at school or work, you're in it together. It's such a privilege to really get to know these people before they head out into the world.”
Deanna Gerlach
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A real tough mum will look different to everyone, and toughness can be measured in a myriad of ways. We’ve curated some stories of Macpac’s Real Tough Mums in celebration of mothers day. Read more about our tough mums – https://bit.ly/real-tough-mums

Photos from Macpac's post 10/05/2024

"A pivotal moment was when Obie was three and we were rock climbing in Idaho. Dad, Scott, was on Everest so I was running solo for a few months. Walking back from climbing it was 30 degrees, hot, and sandy. Obie was a bit over it and he says “Mummy you’re a mountain guide but I’m not so you should carry me.”
Anna Keeling
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A real tough mum will look different to everyone, and toughness can be measured in a myriad of ways. We’ve curated some stories of Macpac’s Real Tough Mums in celebration of mothers day. Read more about our tough mums here - https://bit.ly/real-tough-mums

Photos from Macpac's post 30/04/2024

Heritage just looks better on film. We're paying homage to our iconic past with some grainy textures reminiscent of the good ol' days.

29/04/2024

New season - just dropped. An ode to mornings cooling, daylight shortening and the ever-painful transition to winter-weight gear. Shop online and in-store now.

24/04/2024

A collection inspired by our heritage. Since '73 we've been kitting out adventurers to weather anything. This collection pays homage to our iconic past - featuring pieces you know and love. We've brought back our signature heritage logo which might match some OG Macpac items hiding in the back of your closet. The heritage collection - in-store and online now.

Photos from Macpac's post 17/04/2024

Macpac Te Rapa, Hamilton, has been revamped and is ready to roll. We can't wait to see you all again in-store - we're open from 9am-6pm daily.

04/04/2024

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s our retail specialists in our extensive store network across Aotearoa/New Zealand and Australia, or our support office and distribution centre teams in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, New Zealand.

We work hard indoors, so we can live our best lives outdoors and help our customers do the same. If you’re an outdoors-lover and want to work alongside like-minded people, you’ve come to the right place.

Check out our current vacancies at www.macpac.co.nz/careers.html for your dream role at Macpac!

Photos from Macpac's post 01/04/2024

We're excited that our recently revamped store in Newcastle, NSW, is now open. The store has an updated look and feel, and it's ready to kit out locals for upcoming adventures. We can't wait to see you in-store!

Photos from Macpac's post 07/03/2024

We celebrate the incredible wāhine in our community every day but today we’re being loud about it. We are privileged to have so many trailblazing women proudly wearing Macpac in the mountains, in our ambassador community, in our store teams and working behind the scenes. Runners, climbers, creators, writers, alpinists, mothers, alpinists who are mothers, hikers and more. We see you. We back you. We are inspired by you. Happy International Women's day.

07/03/2024

Day trips are great. No lugging a tent around or suffering through dodgy-dehy in the evening. But what exactly do you need to pack for a day hike and how do you travel fast & light without sacrificing safety? Here’s what we brought on a recent day trip (minus snacks, lunch and treats). And if you want a bit more info, we have a new blog https://bit.ly/Packing-a-daypack.
- rain jacket
- rain pants
- insulated jacket
- spare lightweight mid layer
- spare baselayers (synthetic or merino thermals)
- beanie & gloves
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- head torch with spare batteries
- PLB
- emergency shelter
- first aid kit
- toilet paper
- tissues
- water
- cooker & gas
- snacks, lunch and treats (not pictured)
- sunhat, gaiters, poles, good footwear (worn)

29/02/2024

Trusting your gear gives you the ability to stop and enjoy the moment

22/02/2024

"A Light Hike". We've all been there. Introducing Autumn, our new season. Engineered to weather anything, including wind.

Photos from Macpac's post 28/01/2024

"There are very few places in Australia I have found that feel so wild, so remote, so ancient and so untouched. If I tell you we spent seven days exploring the McIllwraith Range you will most likely say: Never heard of it, where’s that?"
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Macpac ambassador, Dean Millar, embarked on a journey to explore the remote rainforest under the special guidance of traditional owners, Dion Creek and his brother Amos Hobson, from Southern Kaantju and Uutaanlanu country. Their mission was to witness and experience as much of the McIlwraith Range as possible within seven days, and document this lesser-known and accessed part of Australia. You can read about their adventure in Dean's blog - https://bit.ly/DeanMillerCapeYork

25/01/2024

Meet your new defence against sand & water. The Wētā is extreme when it comes to water resistance. It’s made from a waterproof fabric with a roll-top design – which can be rolled three times to keep the essentials dry.

Photos from Macpac's post 11/12/2023

Today, we’re celebrating International Mountain Day, focused on restoring mountain ecosystems, with a project close to home.

Te Ahu Pātiki is 500 hectares of newly created public conservation land, including the summits of Te Ahu Pātiki/Mt Herbert and Mt Bradley, the two highest points in the Ōtautahi/Christchurch district, Aotearoa/NewZealand - the home of Macpac. The Macpac-supported project is facilitating the natural regeneration of native forests from a landscape that was mainly gorse. The ultimate goal of Te Ahu Pātiki is the complete restoration of the park’s indigenous flora and fauna to bring the Maunga back to its inherent natural state. The significant area holds the peninsula’s highest wetlands and a range of plant and invertebrate species that are unique to the site. A connection to existing protected land also means there will be conservation land from the summits to the sea.

Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust was a Macpac Fund for Good recipient – our way of giving back to non-profit organisations whose core focus is a long-term positive impact. When you refuse a bag in the store, we donate $0.20 to the Fund for Good, and these are the sorts of projects the fund supports.

The restoration project, which also guarantees public access to the network of walking tracks, is visible from Ōtautahi’s port hills.

Photos from Macpac's post 30/11/2023

Hurstville, we're ready for you.
Macpac Westfield Hurstville is now open and ready to kit you out for your next adventure. Come along, chat with our team of experts, and shop real good deals on real good kiwi gear, in-store now. Find us on level 3, next to Boost Juice.

Photos from Macpac's post 16/11/2023

250 km northwest of Melbourne lies the spectacular 164km Grampians Peaks Trail. Macpac Ambassador Caro Ryan walked the trail solo over 13 days and has compiled a blog detailing the what, where, and how. If you plan on (or maybe just dream of) embarking on this epic mission, read Caro's blog here: https://bit.ly/GPT-trail.

03/11/2023

This season is going to be in-tents.

It can be a little overwhelming packing for a camping mission; cue "What do I pack?", "How do I pack?" and "HOW heavy is my pack??".

We're here to help. Macpac ambassador Caro Ryan details the how & the what when it comes to overnighters, including the best gear to take and how to keep the pack weight down. Read our blog - https://bit.ly/Overnight-hike-packing

20/10/2023

Gearing up for spring weekends is a pretty sweet feeling. The air is getting warmer, days are getting longer, and the toes are (a little) less frozen. Getting ready for a weekender? Pop into your local Macpac to hire out a PLB, get DOC tickets (for NZ), or even grab that last-minute item you thought you had (hint hint - cooking fuel).

Where are you heading this weekend?

Photos from Macpac's post 19/10/2023

Bondi, it's time to explore your fresh Macpac store.
Macpac Westfield Bondi Junction is now open and ready to kit you out for your next adventure. Come along, chat with our epic team of experts, and shop real good deals on real good kiwi gear - in-store now. Find us on level 5, next to Myer.

29/09/2023

Sydney - we're back! Our Kent Street store has been revamped with a fresh new look.
Re-opening today, 30th September, we have everything you need to get adventure-ready.
We can’t wait to see you!

13/09/2023

New season, new arrivals. Hit the trails running with fresh trail, hike, and travel gear. Shop online and in-store now.

Stock may vary between stores and online.

Photos from Macpac's post 05/09/2023

For our 50th Anniversary, we have created a range within the Heritage Collection of retro-inspired tees that give a nod to the wicked adventures, stories, and expeditions that are part of our rich history. For every 50th-anniversary tee sold, $1 is donated to the Macpac Fund for Good. Read about the inspiration behind the design here bit.ly/50th-tees

30/08/2023

Planning an icy mission to Ho**er Lake? Or maybe optimistically camping at White Horse Hill campsite? Perhaps someone underestimated the chill and left the jackets at home. Whatever the reason, if you’re in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, we have essential gear to keep your toes, head, and body warm. You can find Macpac in The Hermitage Store, a fitting location, as Aoraki inspired our logo.

Photos from Macpac's post 03/08/2023

Geelong, it's time to explore your fresh Macpac store.

Macpac Westfield Geelong is now open and ready to kit you out for your next adventure. Come along, chat with our epic team of experts, and shop real good deals on real good kiwi gear - in-store now.

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22 National Parks Street
Newcastle, NSW
2302

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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