Newcastle is located two hours north of Sydney and is a picturesque city with many tourist sites. Fort Scratchley can be found off Nobbys Road, Newcastle East, right near the iconic Nobbys headland.
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Jan 11, 2025
The majority of the fort is free, but we paid for the tunnel tour which was awesome. Ross our guide was fantastic, his knowledge of the Fort and Newcastle was amazing. My Son who is 16 also enjoyed t… Full review by RuthJ663
Oct 25, 2024
Well preserved historic fort with helpful and knowledgeable staff. The views are outstanding and the sun was welcome but what it must have been like for the gunners in the height or an Australian sum… Full review by Mobilekiwi
Oct 5, 2024
Visited the Fort as was walking distance from where we stayed. Takes about 1 hour to see plus there us a guided tour in the tunnels. Very informative guides. Full review by PaulT913
The only fee is to have a guided tour of the tunnels, well worth it though. The museum,firing of the gun and other attractions are free. It is a great place to have a picnic lunch with …
The only fee is to have a guided tour of the tunnels, well worth it though. The museum,firing of the gun and other attractions are free. It is a great place to have a picnic lunch with fabulous views of the beach, city and stockton.