What type of landmark is Fort Scratchley?

Fort Scratchley is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.

How highly is Fort Scratchley rated?

Fort Scratchley holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 1,671 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.

How popular is Fort Scratchley?

By visitor review volume, Fort Scratchley ranks #152 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 31%), #42 of 111 in New South Wales, and #1 of 3 in Newcastle East.

How does Fort Scratchley compare to other museums?

Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Fort Scratchley ranks #23 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.

What landmarks are near Fort Scratchley?

The closest landmarks to Fort Scratchley are The Twyst (Recap) (172 m away), Macquarie Pier (338 m away), Convict Lumber Yard (517 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.

Fort Scratchley

1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia

4.6(1,671 reviews)

Fort Scratchley, Newcastle East, New South Wales

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Fort Scratchley is a museum in Newcastle East, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,671 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 3 landmarks in Newcastle East.

Category: Museums
State: New South Wales
Rating: 4.6 / 5
Reviews: 1,671
Newcastle East rank: #1 of 3
National rank: #152 of 489

About Fort Scratchley

Fort Scratchley is one of 3 catalogued landmarks in Newcastle East, New South Wales, sitting within the museums category. Among Newcastle East's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate Fort Scratchley 4.6 out of 5 across 1,671 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #23 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Fort Scratchley ranks #152 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 31%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within New South Wales it sits at #42 of 111, and within the museums category it holds #23 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Fort Scratchley is located at 1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Newcastle East. For the wider context, the Newcastle East city page ranks all 3 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Fort Scratchley with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Scratchley worth visiting?: Fort Scratchley is a museum in Newcastle East, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,671 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 3 landmarks in Newcastle East.
Where is Fort Scratchley?: Fort Scratchley is located at 1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia.
What type of landmark is Fort Scratchley?: Fort Scratchley is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Fort Scratchley rated?: Fort Scratchley holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 1,671 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Fort Scratchley?: By visitor review volume, Fort Scratchley ranks #152 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 31%), #42 of 111 in New South Wales, and #1 of 3 in Newcastle East.
How does Fort Scratchley compare to other museums?: Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Fort Scratchley ranks #23 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near Fort Scratchley?: The closest landmarks to Fort Scratchley are The Twyst (Recap) (172 m away), Macquarie Pier (338 m away), Convict Lumber Yard (517 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.