If you’re shopping in Mount Hutton or the wider Lake Macquarie area, chances are you’ve walked through the Big W doors at least once. The store at Wilson Road and Rosalind Street has been a fixture for local families for 62 years, and it sits inside Lake Macquarie Square — a spot that’s easy to miss if you’re just passing through. Whether you need to check if a toy is in stock before heading out or you’re mapping out the fastest route from Charlestown, this guide pulls together the details that actually matter.
Address: Wilson Road and Rosalind Street, Mount Hutton NSW 2290 · Phone: +61 2 4902 2702 · Store ID: 0174 · Parent Company: Woolworths Group · Online Stock Check: Available on bigw.com.au
Quick snapshot
- Located at Lake Macquarie Square, Wilson Road and Rosalind Street, Mount Hutton NSW 2290 (Apple Maps)
- Phone: +61 2 4902 2702 (Apple Maps)
- Open Mon–Wed, Fri–Sat 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Apple Maps)
- Thursday closing time varies by source: 8:00 PM (Apple Maps) vs 9:00 PM (Shopfully)
- Sunday opening listed as 9:00 AM on some sources, conflicting with weekday patterns
- No official Big W store page confirmation for real-time stock data
- Store has been trading for approximately 62 years in Mount Hutton (LocalSearch)
- Holiday trading hours advisory active for 2025 (LocalSearch)
- Online stock checking via bigw.com.au expected to expand in 2026
- NSW holiday trading hours for 2026 to be published by OpeningHoursAU
Key contact and identification details for the Mount Hutton store are summarised in the table below.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Address | Cnr Wilson Rd & Rosalind St, Mount Hutton NSW 2290 |
| Contact Phone | +61 2 4902 2702 |
| Official Website | www.bigw.com.au/store/0174/BIG-W-Mt-Hutton |
| Parent Group | Woolworths Group |
| Store Finder | www.bigw.com.au/store-finder |
How to check if something is in stock at BIG W?
Real-time stock verification at Big W Mount Hutton requires combining two tools: the official website and a direct phone call. Unlike some competitors, Big W does not publish granular per-store inventory on its public site, but the store finder at bigw.com.au/store-finder lets you check general availability by entering postcode 2290 or selecting store ID 0174. For items that matter most — say, a specific toy before a birthday or a kitchen appliance on sale — calling ahead remains the most reliable method.
Online stock checker
- Visit Big W Store Finder and enter postcode 2290
- Select “BIG W Mt Hutton” from the dropdown or map view
- Use the product search on bigw.com.au — when you add an item to cart, the site sometimes indicates “Available for pickup in store”
- Note: site-level availability is not always granular; the store may have stock even if the website does not show it
In-store verification at Mt Hutton
- Call the store directly at +61 2 4902 2702 during opening hours
- Staff can check live inventory systems for specific SKUs
- Best times to call: mid-morning after 10:00 AM on weekdays when the floor is less busy
App and website tools
- The Big W official website offers a store selector during checkout
- The Big W app (available on iOS and Android) mirrors the website stock display
- No dedicated in-app stock checker per store — the website is the primary digital channel
What are Big W Mount Hutton opening times?
Opening hours at Big W Mount Hutton follow a weekday/weekend split, but Thursday throws in a curveball. Most days the store opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 6:00 PM, consistent across Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Sunday is the exception: it opens later at 9:00 AM and closes earlier at 5:00 PM, matching typical retail centre patterns in Australia.
Weekday hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (most sources confirm this opening time; Apple Maps lists Sunday-Monday together at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, which may reflect a merged entry)
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM OR 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM (sources conflict — Apple Maps says 8:00 PM, Shopfully lists 9:00 PM)
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Weekend and holiday schedules
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Public holidays: Trading hours may vary; the 2025 advisory from OpeningHoursAU recommends checking holiday-specific listings before heading out on Australia Day, Easter, or Christmas Eve
Current updates
The Thursday closing discrepancy stands out. Apple Maps lists 8:00 PM while Shopfully — a store directory used by comparison shoppers — shows 9:00 PM. Both could be accurate for different periods or reflect a regional pattern in the Lake Macquarie area where Thursday late-night trading runs longer than in other suburbs.
Thursday is the only day where two credible sources disagree on closing time by an hour. If you’re planning a Thursday evening visit, call the store first at +61 2 4902 2702 to confirm.
Where is Big W Mount Hutton located?
The store sits inside Lake Macquarie Square, at the intersection of Wilson Road and Rosalind Street. For GPS navigation, use either the full address or search for “BIG W Mt Hutton” directly — Apple Maps has this as a pinned place. The postcode is 2290, and you’re roughly 0.3 km south of the Mount Hutton town centre, near Mullington Park.
Full address and map
- Primary address: Lake Macquarie Square, Wilson Road and Rosalind Street, Mount Hutton NSW 2290
- Alternative listing: Wilsons Rd, Mount Hutton NSW 2290 (LocalSearch confirms both versions)
- Apple Maps place ID: I8EAC586FCB77D824 — follow this link for a direct map pin
- The store is classified as a Department Store by Apple Maps
Directions
- From Charlestown: Head east on Pacific Highway, turn onto Wilson Road, the shopping centre is on your right
- From Warners Bay: Take Tingira Heights exit, follow signs to Wilson Road south
- From Gateshead: Access via Charlestown Bypass, approximately 5 minutes’ drive
- Parking is available at Lake Macquarie Square, with dedicated bays near the Big W entrance
Nearby landmarks
- Mullington Park (approximately 0.3 km north)
- Served areas include Bennetts Green, Warners Bay, Tingira Heights, Gateshead, Jewells, Windale, and Charlestown
- The store is the only Big W location in Mount Hutton, NSW
What does the W stand for in BIG W?
The W in Big W stands for Woolworths — a connection that runs deeper than just the brand name. Big W is the discount department store arm of Woolworths Group, Australia’s largest retailer by revenue. The chain launched under the Big W name in 1976, replacing an earlier iteration, and has since grown to over 180 stores across the country. It sits alongside Woolworths supermarkets and BWS bottle shops under the same parent company umbrella.
Brand history
- Big W traces its roots to the Woolworths Group, which founded the first Woolworths supermarket in 1924
- The Big W discount format launched in 1976 as a competitor to Target and Kmart
- As of 2026, Big W operates 183 stores nationally, including the Mount Hutton location (Store ID 0174)
- The brand has been trading at its Mount Hutton site for approximately 62 years, making it one of the longer-running Big W locations in NSW
Connection to Woolworths
The Woolworths Group umbrella includes Woolworths supermarkets, Big W, BWS, PetCulture, and the defunct MyDeal (which was folded into Big W’s operations in recent years). The integration means that Big W benefits from Woolworths Group’s supply chain and logistics infrastructure, giving it pricing power that independent retailers cannot match.
When you shop at Big W, you’re engaging with one of Australia’s largest retail conglomerates. The Woolworths connection means consistent national pricing, but it also means store policies — including returns, layby, and stock systems — are centrally controlled from the Woolworths Group enterprise.
Is BIG W just in Australia?
Yes, Big W operates exclusively within Australia. There are no international Big W stores, and the chain is not present in New Zealand, the UK, or any other market. This is a deliberate structure: Woolworths Group is an Australian publicly listed company, and its international ventures (such as the former Countdown operations in New Zealand) have been wound down or sold. Big W remains a domestic-only brand, focused on the Australian discount retail market.
Geographic presence
- 183 Big W stores across Australia (as of 2025)
- Strongest concentration in NSW, Victoria, and Queensland
- No stores in territories outside mainland Australia at this time
- Mount Hutton is one of two Big W locations in the Lake Macquarie area (with Charlestown nearby)
Expansion details
Woolworths Group has not announced plans for international Big W expansion. The chain’s growth strategy in recent years has focused on store refurbishments and online channel investment rather than geographic expansion. For Mount Hutton shoppers, this means the store is likely to remain a fixture — the 62-year trading history in the suburb suggests stable, long-term operations.
Big W is exclusively Australian, which means all pricing, stock systems, and store policies are governed by Australian consumer law and Woolworths Group corporate standards. International comparison shoppers should note that prices on bigw.com.au are in AUD and reflect Australian market conditions.
How to find Big W stores near me
The Big W store finder at bigw.com.au/store-finder is the most direct way to locate nearby stores. Enter your postcode or allow location access, and the tool returns all Big W locations within a set radius, sorted by distance. For Mount Hutton shoppers exploring other options, the nearest alternative Big W stores are in Charlestown and the wider Newcastle area.
Using the store finder
- Navigate to Big W Store Finder
- Enter postcode 2290 for Mount Hutton results, or your own postcode for nearby alternatives
- Each listing shows address, phone, opening hours, and a link to the individual store page
- The store finder works on mobile and desktop
Alternative store locations
- BIG W Charlestown: Charlestown Square, NSW — approximately 5 km from Mount Hutton
- BIG W Cameron Park: Cameron Park, NSW — approximately 10 km north
- BIG W Kotara: Westfield Kotara, NSW — approximately 12 km north
- Use Google Maps or Apple Maps to compare drive times
Mapping tools
- Apple Maps place ID for Mount Hutton store: I8EAC586FCB77D824
- Google Maps search for “Big W Mount Hutton” returns the Lake Macquarie Square location
- OpeningHoursAU provides a dedicated page with hours, holiday schedule, and served suburbs
Upsides
- Address and phone verified by four independent sources including Apple Maps and LocalSearch
- 62 years of continuous trading in Mount Hutton suggests stable, long-term operations
- Part of Woolworths Group — same pricing and policy standards as the supermarket arm
- Online stock check available via bigw.com.au with postcode 2290
- Serves seven surrounding suburbs including Charlestown, Warners Bay, and Gateshead
- Thursday late trading may extend to 9:00 PM (per regional directory)
Downsides
- Thursday closing time is unconfirmed — two credible sources disagree by an hour
- No official Big W store page with authoritative real-time hours in search results
- Site-level stock availability is not granular per store
- Limited review data — only 2 ratings on Apple Maps
- Sunday opening time listed inconsistently (9:00 AM vs 8:30 AM)
- 2026 holiday trading hours not yet published
“Its hours of business are 10:00 am until 4:00 pm today (Monday).”
— OpeningHoursAU (Store Directory)
“Trading for 62 years.”
— LocalSearch (Business Directory)
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Big W Mount Hutton offers similar conveniences to the Big W Rosny Park store, which anchors retail in Hobart’s Eastlands Shopping Centre with full-line merchandise.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get directions to Big W Mount Hutton?
Use the Apple Maps place ID link or search “Big W Mount Hutton” in Google Maps. The store is at Lake Macquarie Square, Wilson Road and Rosalind Street, Mount Hutton NSW 2290. From Charlestown, head east on Pacific Highway and turn onto Wilson Road. Parking is available at the shopping centre.
Does Big W Mount Hutton have parking?
Yes. Lake Macquarie Square has dedicated parking bays near the Big W entrance. The centre is accessible by car and sits approximately 0.3 km south of the Mount Hutton town centre.
What payment methods does Big W accept?
Big W accepts Apple Pay, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), debit cards, and cash. The store also offers delivery for online orders and participates in Woolworths Group’s loyalty ecosystem.
Can I return items to Big W Mt Hutton?
Yes. Big W’s return policy follows Woolworths Group standards: unused items with receipt can be returned within 28 days. Without a receipt, a store credit is issued. This applies to all Big W stores including Mount Hutton.
Is there a cafe at Big W Mount Hutton?
No dedicated in-store cafe is listed for the Mount Hutton location. However, Lake Macquarie Square may have adjacent food outlets within the shopping centre — check with the centre management for current tenancy listings.
How to contact Big W Mt Hutton management?
Call the store directly at +61 2 4902 2702 during business hours. For corporate or policy-level queries, the Big W head office can be reached through the contact form on bigw.com.au.
What brands are sold at Big W?
Big W stocks a mix of exclusive house brands (Everlast,ISSEO, Lovisa) and national brands across toys, homewares, apparel, electronics, and groceries. The range varies by store size; the Mount Hutton store carries the standard discount department assortment.
For Mount Hutton locals, the question is straightforward: check postcode 2290 on bigw.com.au for an online availability read, then call +61 2 4902 2702 to confirm before making the trip. Thursday visitors should double-check the closing time — a one-hour difference can mean the difference between getting there and missing out. The store is not going anywhere after 62 years, but the exact hours deserve a quick call ahead.
Thomas Webb leads fact-checking, source verification and corrections at Southern Focus.