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Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Fort Scratchley
Built in the 1880s, this former defence post now contains a military and maritime museum. The fort offers good views of both the harbour and city centre. There is an extensive system of tunnels linking the complex.
Corner Nobbys & Wharf Roads, Newcastle East
Bus 100, 101, 103, 104, 107, 108, 111, 201, 222, 224, 225, 226, 230, 231, 235, 310, 317, 322, 334, 349, 350, 351, 363 Train Newcastle
Tel (02) 4929 2588
Website www.fortscratchley.org
Admission Maritime Museum free, Military Museum free, tours of the tunnel system $1.50
Open Maritime Museum Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun noon-4pm, Military Museum Sat-Sun noon-4pm
Hunter Wetlands Centre
More than 170 bird species have been recorded in this 45-hectare wildlife sanctuary in the suburbs. There are hiking trails and canoes can be rented.
Sandgate Road, Shortlands
Bus 103, 108 Train Sandgate
Tel (02) 4951 6466
Website www.wetlands.org.au
Admission $4.50
Open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
Newcastle Region Art Gallery
For a regional art gallery, there is a decent collection of Australian and international exhibits.
Laman Street, Newcastle
Bus 100, 101, 103, 104, 107, 111, 201, 222, 225, 226, 230, 231, 235, 317, 322, 334, 349, 350, 351, 363 Train Civic
Tel (02) 4974 5100
Website www.ncc.nsw.gov.au/discover_newcastle/region_art_gallery
Admission free
Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
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