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What to do and see in Greater Newcastle, New South Wales: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Newcastle, Australia including Poppet Head Park, Maitland Gaol, Dobell House, Watt Street Wharf, Nobbys Head and Breakwall, World War One Memorial, The Obelisk, East Maitland Railway Station, Railway Carriage Shed, Shepherds Hill Fort.
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1. Poppet Head Park
2. Maitland Gaol
Overall Ratings
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 ????
3. Dobell House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
4. Watt Street Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
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.
5. Nobbys Head and Breakwall
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4.5 based on 242 reviews
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
6. World War One Memorial
7. The Obelisk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By W4444ZOandrewh - Windaroo, Australia
A monument to the town water supply built on the first site, views to city and ocean from the top of the hill
8. East Maitland Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Barnabas68 - Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Quiet railway station with regular services to Newcastle and Maitland. Formerly a junction for the Morpeth line, which is still partly visible. Architecture is old NSW government railways (from a long by-gone era). Station is very useful to local residents. Visitors wanting a pub or meat pie, walk a few minutes south to Melbourne or Lawes Streets.
9. Railway Carriage Shed
10. Shepherds Hill Fort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By N1648FOdavid - Newcastle, Australia
we took our grandchildren to the fort and were overwhelmed by the park area and the views back towards Newcastle and beaches. If you are a keen photographer or just love scenic views and or a picnic this is a fabulous place to visit.
