Tours

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Self-guided tours

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See a guide at the gates for a map to explore the Fort.

Visit the Parade and Ceremony Grounds, galleries and museum collections, learn about our historic guns – there’s also a shop with ice creams and drinks, souvenirs and gifts. This is soe more text

This tour does not include tunnel access.

 

 

King's Birthday June Long Weekend Open Day

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volunteer-Driven History Preservation at Fort Scratchley Newcastle NSW

volunteer-Driven History Preservation at Fort Scratchley

You can Volunteer at Fort Scratchley in one of our many positions.  You may like to train to become a Volunteer Guide for the Tunnel Tours, work in the Kiosk, be on The Gun Crew, work in the Fort Scratchley Office or be part of the team in our Museum section.

Guided tunnel tours

Guided tunnel tours are led by passionate Fort Scratchley Historical Society volunteers with a wealth of knowledge and provide unique insight into the history of the site.

Individuals, families and groups of LESS than 12 people can purchase tickets at the Fort Scratchley shop. Schools, clubs or other social groups of 12 or more people should email booking requests through our contact page.

Tours are offered at regular intervals each day the Fort is open: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.10pm 1.40pm, 2.30pm. We recommend you allow 90 minutes on site.

Unfortunately, due to the narrow stairs and hallways, the tour is unsuitable for wheelchairs, walkers, prams and strollers.

Tour prices

Adult $16.50
Children (4-14 Years) $9.50
Concession $11.00
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) $42.00
Infants* (under 4 years) Free
Carers* Free

Interested? Get in touch with our friendly team to book a tour below.

Aerial view of Fort Scratchley

Group Tours

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See a guide at the gates for a map to explore the Fort.

Visit the Parade and Ceremony Grounds, galleries and museum collections, learn about our historic guns – there’s also a shop with ice creams and drinks, souvenirs and gifts. This is soe more text

This tour does not include tunnel access.

 

 

Special Gun Firing