Description
Points of Interest
- Fort Scratchley
- Newcastle Museum
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Newcastle is a city rich in heritage and culture, boasting historic architecture, a thriving arts scene and a community proud of its past. And you will get to see what makes this coastal city so fascinating with this Newcastle Sights and Fort Scratchley tour. Pass by the Lock Up, Customs House, the Convict Lumber Yard, Christ Church Cathedral and a range of other sights, before making a stop at Fort Scratchley. Enjoy a guided tour conducted by the Fort Scratchley Historical Society that will give you a behind the scenes look into the first and only Australian Fort to return fire on an enemy ship during a period of war. Explore the underground tunnels, wander the barracks and take a peek at the above ground defence structures. Finish off the tour with a stop at Newcastle Museum, where you can enjoy free time to wander the exhibits at your leisure.
Special Notes:
Fort Scratchley not open on Tuesdays.Guests with visual or hearing impairments or travelling in a wheelchair must travel with a companion at all times. All guests must be able to climb the steps into/out of the coach unassisted.
Tour may have limited departures on local and annual public holidays.
Order of sights visited may vary and itinerary may be reversed.
Medical Restriction:
Guests must be able to board the coach unassisted and sit in a coach seat.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.