Top Things to do in Greater Newcastle
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Things to do in Greater Newcastle, New South Wales: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Newcastle, Australia including ISKCON Sydney, Newcastle Memorial Walk, Fort Scratchley, Maitland Gaol, Dobell House, The Obelisk, Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve, Oakfield Ranch, Nobbys Lighthouse.
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1. ISKCON Sydney
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By nikhhilagarwal - Bengaluru, India
As usual, the Iskcon Temple everywhere is very beautiful and so is the case in Sydney. It makes you feel full of positive energy. The temple is very beautiful especially the Hare Krishna Kirtan.
2. Newcastle Memorial Walk
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5.0 based on 1,871 reviews
Reviewed By dshah2018 - Newcastle, Australia
Spectacular views of Newcastle and its beaches. Brilliant design; from just a hill it has been transformed into a regular walking trek while giving a great tribute to the Australian WW1 diggers! Not to be missed..
3. Fort Scratchley
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4.5 based on 784 reviews
Reviewed By simonc721 - Munich, Germany
You can wander around the fort for free: there are some gun emplacements facing out to sea and three rooms describe the history of the fort (including how Newcastle was attacked by a Japanese submarine in WWII) and there are volunteers in army uniform around the site to explain things further. I also saw the 1pm cannon firing and did the paid ($12.50, 1h20m long) tunnels tour to see where the gunpowder and shells were stored and how firing the guns worked.
4. Maitland Gaol
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4.5 based on 241 reviews
Unlock the gates of Maitland Gaol today, where visitors are invited to 'serve time' learning about the facility, past prisoners and daring escapes. A key anchor attraction of the Hunter, Maitland Gaol housed some of Australia's most hardened and notorious criminals and has a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years. Open 7 days, Maitland Gaol offers visitors the opportunity to indulge in a world class self guided audio tour. Additionally, themed guided day tours and torchlight tours by night are regularly available and are a great way to interpret this unique attraction. If you have any questions about Maitland Gaol, please contact our Customer Service team. We look forward to welcoming you to Maitland Gaol soon.
Reviewed By angiesJ9776CL - Newcastle, Australia
Fantastic tour with a great insight of the goal... Hearing about the history and seeing the cells was a major eye opener ... Our tour guide was fantastic had an answer for all questions group was small and totally COVID safe. Definitely going back for the ghost tour ????
5. Dobell House
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
6. The Obelisk
7. Christ Church Cathedral
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By sirbaden - Swansea, Australia
An amazing place to capture some amazing views of Newcastle and the coastline. The hills to access the cathedral are steep so walkers be aware!
8. Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve
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4.5 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By 423peterm423
Interesting visit to the inner light house to see some of Port Stephens history and view of Shoal Bay and out the headlands.
9. Oakfield Ranch
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4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By chchan - Sydney, Australia
This was an amazing experience where it felt totally safe, the camels were really calm and sturdy and the Guide wash amazing! My family and I were lucky to be at the front where we got some interesting stories. For example, Australia introduced camels from Afganistan back in the 1800's and as we left them to roam after using them to move people and goods , there are hundreds of thousands of camels roaming Australia today! Or the fact that the dessert there was once used for target practice where you can still see evidence of bits of barbed wire in the sand, yet he was leading the camel pack in bare feet! There were lots more stories as well as some really interesting facts about camels as well! We visited during a weekend in early Sept with our 2 girls who were aged 3 and 10. We thought our 3 year old might freak out but she loved it where both girls still talk about the trip 1 month later! They are also Covid safe as the wipe down the helmets after each group and also have alcohol hand sanitizers for both before and after the rides. A highly memorable experience and one that is relatively affordable for the whole family at $35 per adult and $30 per child for 20 minutes. Highly recommended!
10. Nobbys Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Nobbys Lighthouse sits high on Nobbys Headland guarding the entrance to Newcastle Harbour. It has been an active lighthouse for over 150 years and continues to safely direct ships in and out of Newcastle harbour. The site is an iconic landmark at well-loved location in Newcastle. The Nobbys Lighthouse grounds are open every Sunday from 10am to 4pm and entry to the site is free. Parking is located adjacent to Nobbys Beach at Camp Shortland. The lighthouse is an 800 metre walk from the car park, with a steep climb at the end. There is a small kiosk on site serving tea, coffee and cold drinks. Visitors are welcome to pack their own supplies and make the most of the beautiful 360 degree views. The current lease holder, Newcastle Now, cares for the site to ensure it is open to the public every Sunday of the year. A proud and dedicated team of volunteers works hard to welcome visitors, they love to share their knowledge of the city and its surrounds with tourists. Newcastle Now, is undertaking an ambitious plan to raise funds to support the development of the site, ultimately delivering a unique tourism venue to serve the local community and visitors to the region.
Reviewed By 197janee - Newcastle, Australia
Nobby’s Lighthouse is an easy walk on Saturday or Sunday. Take photos of the city, ships leaving the harbour accompanied by tugs, ships entering the harbour and Nobby’s Beach.
