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Fort Scratchley

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Fort Scratchley
1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours & daily cannon firings.
Address: 1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia
Phone: (02) 4929 3066
State: New South Wales
City: Newcastle East
Zip Code: 2300


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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What an absolutely amazing historic place! Must see when in Newcastle! Free to enter the grounds and walk around self-guided but I highly recommend the Tunnels Tour. Around $10 for just over an hour tour. You go down and explore the gun tunnels up to 8m under the ground. It is fairly flat walking but it's a solid hour with really no seating so keep in mind your walking/standing ability. There was a lady with a walking stick and she managed. Also highly recommend being there for 1pm cannon clock firing. I would allow an easy 2.5hrs+ to explore and tour.
This Fort is well worth a visit when travelling to Newcastle. There is an underground tour the takes about an hour. The tour concentrates on the armaments and guns that would have been used in the event of enemy attack. None of the guns had ever been used in anger or in difference. The fortification took 18 months to compete. A very big Job with not a lot of machinery available. Be aware that this venue is opened at 10..00am and closes at 04.00pm.nThe views from the top are awesome!!!!!
Historical part of Newcastle History and well looked after in the hands of the passionate volunteers. The ability to walk the grounds by tour or solo and have an underground tunnel tour means the new generations will come to appreciate the significance of this site. Cold drinks available at the kiosk.nThe views of the Harbour are worth the hill climb. Limited parking on site.
Build in the early 1880s to protect the industrial port of the city soon it became one important defense structure throughout the upcoming major world conflicts like World War II. The entrance is free. You will get to know the history of the Fort by visiting 6 rooms which will take you on a journey from pre- European times to the current day. There are guided tours to the tunnels and you can purchased the tickets at the gift shop. Every day at 1 pm you will get to see a World War I canon  being fired.  Breathtaking views of the city. Toilets , food and beverage available at the place. The staff is super friendly and helpful.
I went up on ANZAC day and they did the cannon shooting during the day.nnIt was a very interesting and if you like history, then be sure to go inside the tunnels.nnThere's also great panaromic views of Nobby's Beach and views. Definitely a must see attraction when you're up here.
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Nobbys Rd Before Wharf Rd 130 meters
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Parnell Pl Opp Alfred St 240 meters
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Scott St After Zara St 320 meters
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Newcastle Beach Light Rail 470 meters
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