Fort Scratchley

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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.

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Address:
Corner Nobbys & Wharf Roads, Newcastle East
Bus 104, 222
Telephone (612) 4929 3066
Website www.fortscratchley.com.au
Admission $15.00 (Child:$7.50)
    Open Wed-Mon 10am–4pm
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  • Amber, 03 Jun 2025


    在Eora语言中称为 Muddawahnyuh。1788年第一舰队抵达后一名囚犯被送往岛上受罚，因此得名Pinchgut Island“饥饿之岛”。1841年开始建设防御工事；1857年完成Martello Tower马特洛塔，是澳大利亚唯一的马特洛塔（设计灵感来自科西嘉岛的Mortella Tower，1794年英国军队发现其防御能力极强，因此在英国海岸沿线建造类似的防御塔）。

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  • Robert, 11 Dec 2016


    Views of the harbour and restaurant is decent.

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  • Felicity, 02 Feb 2016


    Defiantly take a tour of the tower normally takes 45min but the tour guide did a special 30min tour so we could catch the next boat :)

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  • Leigh, 18 Mar 2015


    If you can scam an entry to an event here, just do it.

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  • Rob, 07 Dec 2014


    There is not much to see here so make sure you come close to tour times. The restaurant is pretentious and the waitress was very rude.

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  • Gorgy, 08 Sep 2014


    The last hop on hop off ferry on this pit stop is at 5.30 pm if i am not mistaken 😊

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  • Kylie, 14 Jun 2012


    Very worth a visit even for locals. The tour gives a great history, and the restaurant food was superb.

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  • Mark, 27 Nov 2010


    Gorgonzola souffle - oh la la!

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  • Crave, 27 Sep 2010


    Enjoy a gourmet lunch or dinner experience on Fort Denison throughout October as part of the Crave Sydney International Food Festival. Bookings are a must!

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  • Brett, 31 May 2010


    Great views!! Take the guided tour of the tour for even better views at the top. $10.

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  • Margaret, 10 May 2010


    Fantastic location for a 'special event' lunch or dinner - amazing view of the Harbour, good food - great for international visitors. Enjoy!

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