• Fort Scratchley is situated atop Flagstaff Hill, overlooking the Tasman Sea and the Hunter River, less than 1 km (0.6 mi) from the Newcastle central business district.
  • Fort Scratchley, 1890 (photographer Ralph Snowball). Fort Scratchley, a former coastal defence installation, is now a museum.
  • The tunnel tour at Fort Scratchley is a must for gun buffs, military enthusiasts or anyone interested in the history of Newcastle.
  • Personnel at Fort Scratchley reported that some Jap rounds fell left of their battery into the harbour and others appeared to pass overhead.
  • Fort Scratchley Historical Society Newcastle NSW, Newcastle, New South Wales. 4,595 likes · 141 talking about this. The only surviving operational...
  • - Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Fort Scratchley by attending concerts, festivals, and cultural exhibitions held on the fort's expansive grounds.
  • Under the direction of Jervois and Scratchley, Colonial Architect James Barnett oversaw construction of the Fort.
  • Fort Scratchley is an historical coastal Fort built in 1882. The Fort overlooks Newcastle Harbour and Nobbys Beach and is home to the only two.
  • Today, Fort Scratchley not only preserves its rich military legacy but also offers an immersive and educational experience for visitors.
  • Fort Scratchley is a fascinating part of Newcastle's military history. Built looking out over the ocean in Newcastle East in the late 1880's...