Convict Lumber Yard

Enterprise Park, Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

4.1(37 reviews)
Convict Lumber Yard, Newcastle, New South Wales

Convict Lumber Yard is an attraction in Newcastle, New South Wales, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 37 visitor reviews. It ranks #5 of 14 landmarks in Newcastle.

Convict Lumber Yard at a glance

Category
Attractions
Rating
4.1 / 5
Reviews
37
Newcastle rank
#5 of 14
National rank
#376 of 489

About Convict Lumber Yard

Located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Convict Lumber Yard is catalogued as an attraction — one of 140 attractions tracked across Australia. Among Newcastle's landmarks it currently ranks #5 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.

Visitors rate Convict Lumber Yard 4.1 out of 5 across 37 reviews — a solid rating indicating a reliably worthwhile visit. Within the attractions category nationally it ranks #101 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, Convict Lumber Yard ranks #376 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 77%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within New South Wales it sits at #86 of 111, and within the attractions category it holds #101 of 140 Australia-wide. Its 4.1 rating runs just below the attractions average of 4.51, so expectations are best set by reading a handful of recent reviews first.

Convict Lumber Yard is located at Enterprise Park, Scott St, Newcastle 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. For the wider context, the Newcastle city page ranks all 14 local landmarks side by side, and the Attractions category page compares Convict Lumber Yard with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Convict Lumber Yard worth visiting?
Convict Lumber Yard is an attraction in Newcastle, New South Wales, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 37 visitor reviews. It ranks #5 of 14 landmarks in Newcastle.
Where is Convict Lumber Yard?
Convict Lumber Yard is located at Enterprise Park, Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia.
What type of landmark is Convict Lumber Yard?
Convict Lumber Yard is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Convict Lumber Yard rated?
Convict Lumber Yard holds a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 37 visitor reviews — a strong score that indicates a reliably worthwhile visit.
How popular is Convict Lumber Yard?
By visitor review volume, Convict Lumber Yard ranks #376 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 77%), #86 of 111 in New South Wales, and #5 of 14 in Newcastle.
How does Convict Lumber Yard compare to other attractions?
Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, Convict Lumber Yard ranks #101 by review volume, and its 4.1 rating sits just under the category average of 4.51.
What landmarks are near Convict Lumber Yard?
The closest landmarks to Convict Lumber Yard are The Lock-Up (172 m away), Newcastle Historic Post Office (189 m away), Newcastle Beach Tunnel (416 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Closest Landmarks by Distance

  1. The Lock-Up172 m
  2. Newcastle Historic Post Office189 m
  3. Newcastle Beach Tunnel416 m
  4. Fort Scratchley517 m
  5. The Twyst (Recap)604 m
  6. Macquarie Pier754 m

Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.