Things to do in Pacific Coast Australia, New South Wales: The Best Historic Sites

May 15, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best top things to do in Pacific Coast Australia, Australia including Innes Ruins, Wingham Wharf, Maitland Gaol, Trial Bay Gaol, Tweed Regional Museum - Murwillumbah, Old Bottlebutt, Watt Street Wharf, Nobbys Head and Breakwall, World War One Memorial, Port Macquarie Historic Court House.
Restaurants in Pacific Coast Australia

1. Innes Ruins

Lake Innes Nature Reserve, Port Macquarie, New South Wales Australia +61 2 6581 8888 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/innes-ruins
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 8 reviews

Innes Ruins

2. Wingham Wharf

Wingham, New South Wales Australia +61 2 6592 5399
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Wingham Wharf

Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia

We had friends staying with us, so took them out to Wingham to see the Brush as well as the historic wharf. It is interesting to imagine all the ships coming and going, the bustle of the place. Today there is no transportation of goods by ship but it is a nice reminder of times gone by.

3. Maitland Gaol

6-18 John St, East Maitland, Maitland, New South Wales 2323 Australia +61 2 4936 6482 [email protected] http://www.maitlandgaol.com.au
Excellent
57%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 241 reviews

Maitland Gaol

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 ????

4. Trial Bay Gaol

Cardwell Street Arakoon National Park, South West Rocks, New South Wales Australia +61 2 6566 6168 [email protected] http://trialbaygaol.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 630 reviews

Trial Bay Gaol

Reviewed By lynnm909 - Mannering Park, Australia

Very interesting abit on the spooky side terrific view from the watch tower great to visit must see is great

5. Tweed Regional Museum - Murwillumbah

2 Queensland Rd, Murwillumbah, New South Wales 2484 Australia +61 2 6670 2493 [email protected] http://museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au/
Excellent
57%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Tweed Regional Museum - Murwillumbah

Murwillumbah Museum reopens is open with COVID Safe restrictions in place. Prior bookings will be required. Book your free tickets online for a morning or afternoon session via our website.

Reviewed By shannonsU7740SM

Really lovely little museum. Well set out. It was good for kids. A little bit of everything (geological history, recent history, fossils, aboriginal history). Well presented for kids. A highlight was showing the kids how the volcano shaped the region with a big screen video which was really well done.

6. Old Bottlebutt

Bago Road, Wauchope, New South Wales Australia +61 1300 655 687 http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-macquarie-area/wauchope/attractions/old-bottlebutt
Excellent
50%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Old Bottlebutt

Reviewed By Joshby - Melbourne, Australia

A not too long drive from Port Macquarie to Old Bottlebutt to get there........but be warned if you are using Googlemaps and it shows a quicker/shorter option off Internal Break Rd - to go along King Creek Rd: DO NOT TAKE IT like we did!! We did and only just managed to drive along it and return ????. It was very narrow and gravelly and undulating in parts! Stick to driving on Internal Break Rd and Jimmy Rd which lead to a carpark and picnic area with drop toilets. The tree was worth the drive!

7. Watt Street Wharf

Wharf Road End of Boulton Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300 Australia
Excellent
36%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Watt Street Wharf

Reviewed By DestinationsJourney - Hunter Valley, Australia

This is a historically important spot in Newcastle, although most of it is now gone. This was the place of the first wharf, where coal was exported and ships unloaded cargo. Now it's a great spot to relax, have a nice walk and take in the views of Nobby's Headland, Stockton Beach and the Harbor.

8. Nobbys Head and Breakwall

Nobbys Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300 Australia http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/accommodation/nobbys-beach/22108
Excellent
75%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 242 reviews

Nobbys Head and Breakwall

Reviewed By LawrenceDeCosta - Canberra, Australia

Lotsa good memories of the spit, beach, lighthouse and views of both beach side and harbour side, including tug boats pulling huge tankers out to sea.... And whales to top it off

9. World War One Memorial

96 Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300 Australia
Excellent
63%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

World War One Memorial

10. Port Macquarie Historic Court House

Corner Hay and Clarence Streets, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2444 Australia +61 2 6584 1818
Excellent
48%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Port Macquarie Historic Court House

Reviewed By martinp527 - Pagewood, Australia

We were amazed at the interior and it was so easy to visualise being in a session of the court in the era

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.