Located on the south east headland at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour Fort Scratchley was built in 1882. Perched on a clifftop the location was thought perfect for defending the harbour.
The Fort has been restored and there are full tours of the site or just the underground tunnels running regularly.
If you just want to enjoy the rather stunning views you can pick up a snack from the kiosk and stare out to sea.
The Fort still houses the big guns which are fired four times a year - Australia Dar, Anzac Day, June long weekend and the October long weekend.
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Built in the 1800s as a defence fortress to guard the harbour against would-be invaders, Fort Scratchley stands to proud military attention on its clifftop perch. There’s a walking tour through the whitewashed wall maze of the underground tunnel system, where you can see original guns in their gun ports pointing out to sea, last fired in anger at a Japanese submarine that shelled Newcastle Harbour during World War II. Now you can enjoy a latte in peace at the café.
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Nobbys Rd, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
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