Fort Scratchley, Newcastle

Fort Scratchley Reviews

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4.5

• By RayWatson

  Rich in history. This is a must see when in Newcastle. We walked through all of the buildings and then were lucky to be there when the firing of the cannon happened at 1pm. Really wonderful and...  more »

• By Kasspper

  The fort is a beautiful piece of history, beautiful views of the surrounding area too. Volunteer guides are also available, although the fort is free, there are tours you can pay for to explore the...  more »

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• By Elyt Filler

  The place is a great spot to enjoy the views of the sands and the seas, the lighthouse, and the city while learning about the history of the fort. Also, there is no entrance fee but you can give donation. Closed on Tuesdays and opens until 4PM only.

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• By Patrick El

  Nice location to see a historic fort and surrounding beach views. From online posts, they seem to do canon firing in the past but may only do that on special occasions now. Free entry and can take photos. Guided tours have an additional cost. Parking at the site is free for 3 hours.

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