Sights and landmarks in Newcastle

Sights and landmarks in Newcastle

1. See

   Christ Church Cathedral

   See Newcastle's Cathedral. Tour the inside and climb the tower, with a guided map.

   $10

2. See

   Fort Scratchley

   A historic site which now houses a military museum. The fort defended Newcastle in 1942 when a Japanese submarine surfaced shelling the city. Fort Scratchley has been refurbished and is open to the public, great views to the north and over the city are a highlight as is the history. Just east of the fort is Newcastle ocean baths a great place to swim and meet some local characters.

   Wed-Mon 10AM-4PM

3. See

   King Edward Park

   A great place for a picnic or a BBQ. Nice views of the ocean.

4. See

   Miss Porter's House

   Built by the Porters in 1909, the family lived in this freestanding Edwardian terrace until 1997, when they left it to the National Trust with all its contents intact. It is now a living snapshot of pre-1950s life in Newcastle. Miss Porter’s House is a living home, offering you today, a rare and privileged visit into other lives and other times. Built in 1909 by Herbert Porter, the terrace was home to the Porter family until 1997. The property was left to the National Trust by Miss Hazel Porter with its contents intact, providing today’s visitors with a vivid experience of the twentieth century inner-city life in Newcastle. Miss Porter’s House is filled with 1909-1940 furnishings and personal items which tell the story of the family over more than a century.

   1PM-4PM second Sun of each month·Adults $8; Concession $6

5. See

   Newcastle Art Gallery

   Well worth a visit. The gallery houses a high quality collection of works by Australian artists, and stages its own and travelling exhibitions.

   Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM·Free

6. See

   Newcastle Museum

   Opened in 2011, this museum is spread across three historic railway workshop buildings with permanent exhibitions on local history, the BHP steelworks and coal mining, and interactive science.

   Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM·Free

7. See

   Nobbys Head

   Nobbys Island is connected to the mainland by a pier built using convict labour (completed in 1846). The pier is accessible to pedestrians, and is flanked by Nobbys Beach. It provides an excellent vantage point to take in views of the harbour and Stockton Beach across the water.

8. See

   The Lock Up Cultural Centre

   Incorporates a police museum and the John Paynter Gallery, which hosts resident artists all year round.

   Wed Thu 10AM-4PM, Fri-Sun 10AM-5PM·Gold coin entry

9. See

   The foreshore

   Large grassed open spaces on the old goods marshalling yards at the eastern end with playground equipment for children. Bars, cafes and restaurants overlooking the harbour starting from Queens Wharf where live music can be listened to on the outdoor area over the water (Hunter River)but very little grassed areas.

10. See Not mapped

    Heritage architecture

    In and around the city. Notable buildings in the CBD area include the courthouse (top of Bolton St), former Customs House, Newcastle Railway Station, and Post Office (cnr of Hunter St and Bolton St).

11. See

    Mount Sugarloaf lookout

    West Wallsend

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Newcastle (CC BY-SA 4.0).