Fort Scratchley will be CLOSED on Sunday 19 April 2026 for the running of the Henderson Newcastle Marathon. The Fort will reopen on Monday 20 April as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

At the conclusion of the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Harbourside Park, Nobby's Beach, Fort Scratchley's Guns will fire 4 rounds. One each for the NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE and ANZAC.  The Fort will open at 12noon and close at 4pm. Gun Firing Times are : 1pm and 3pm. The Time Gun will fire at […]