What type of landmark is The Lock-Up?

The Lock-Up is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.

How highly is The Lock-Up rated?

The Lock-Up holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 146 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.

How popular is The Lock-Up?

By visitor review volume, The Lock-Up ranks #316 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 65%), #74 of 111 in New South Wales, and #3 of 14 in Newcastle.

How does The Lock-Up compare to other museums?

Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, The Lock-Up ranks #44 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.

What landmarks are near The Lock-Up?

The closest landmarks to The Lock-Up are Newcastle Historic Post Office (34 m away), Convict Lumber Yard (172 m away), Newcastle Beach Tunnel (335 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.

The Lock-Up

90 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

4.6(146 reviews)

Museums Official website Directions

The Lock-Up is a museum in Newcastle, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 146 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 14 landmarks in Newcastle.

Category: Museums
State: New South Wales
Rating: 4.6 / 5
Reviews: 146
Newcastle rank: #3 of 14
National rank: #316 of 489

About The Lock-Up

Located in Newcastle, New South Wales, The Lock-Up is catalogued as a museum — one of 54 museums tracked across Australia. Among Newcastle's landmarks it currently ranks #3 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate The Lock-Up 4.6 out of 5 across 146 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #44 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, The Lock-Up ranks #316 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 65%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within New South Wales it sits at #74 of 111, and within the museums category it holds #44 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.

The Lock-Up is located at 90 Hunter 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 Museums category page compares The Lock-Up with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Lock-Up worth visiting?: The Lock-Up is a museum in Newcastle, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 146 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 14 landmarks in Newcastle.
Where is The Lock-Up?: The Lock-Up is located at 90 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia.
What type of landmark is The Lock-Up?: The Lock-Up is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is The Lock-Up rated?: The Lock-Up holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 146 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is The Lock-Up?: By visitor review volume, The Lock-Up ranks #316 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 65%), #74 of 111 in New South Wales, and #3 of 14 in Newcastle.
How does The Lock-Up compare to other museums?: Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, The Lock-Up ranks #44 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near The Lock-Up?: The closest landmarks to The Lock-Up are Newcastle Historic Post Office (34 m away), Convict Lumber Yard (172 m away), Newcastle Beach Tunnel (335 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.