Newcastle Historic Post Office
96 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

Newcastle Historic Post Office is a historic site in Newcastle, New South Wales, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 visitor reviews. It ranks #11 of 14 landmarks in Newcastle.
Newcastle Historic Post Office at a glance
- Category
- Historic Sites
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5
- Reviews
- 3
- Newcastle rank
- #11 of 14
- National rank
- #449 of 489
About Newcastle Historic Post Office
Newcastle Historic Post Office is one of 14 catalogued landmarks in Newcastle, New South Wales, sitting within the historic sites category. Among Newcastle's landmarks it currently ranks #11 by visitor review volume, making it one of the city's quieter entries — often a sign of fewer crowds rather than lesser quality.
Visitors rate Newcastle Historic Post Office 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the historic sites category nationally it ranks #50 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, Newcastle Historic Post Office ranks #449 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 92%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within New South Wales it sits at #104 of 111, and within the historic sites category it holds #50 of 67 Australia-wide. Its 5.0 rating runs above the historic sites average of 4.61, a sign that visitors leave more satisfied here than at comparable attractions.
Newcastle Historic Post Office is located at 96 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia. 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 Historic Sites category page compares Newcastle Historic Post Office with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Newcastle Historic Post Office worth visiting?
- Newcastle Historic Post Office is a historic site in Newcastle, New South Wales, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 visitor reviews. It ranks #11 of 14 landmarks in Newcastle.
- Where is Newcastle Historic Post Office?
- Newcastle Historic Post Office is located at 96 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Newcastle Historic Post Office?
- Newcastle Historic Post Office is categorised as historic site. You can explore more historic sites across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Newcastle Historic Post Office rated?
- Newcastle Historic Post Office holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Newcastle Historic Post Office?
- By visitor review volume, Newcastle Historic Post Office ranks #449 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 92%), #104 of 111 in New South Wales, and #11 of 14 in Newcastle.
- How does Newcastle Historic Post Office compare to other historic sites?
- Among 67 historic sites catalogued across Australia, Newcastle Historic Post Office ranks #50 by review volume, and its 5.0 rating beats the category average of 4.61.
- What landmarks are near Newcastle Historic Post Office?
- The closest landmarks to Newcastle Historic Post Office are The Lock-Up (34 m away), Convict Lumber Yard (189 m away), Newcastle Beach Tunnel (362 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Convict Lumber Yard
4.1Newcastle, New South Wales

Oyster Bank
4.6Newcastle, New South Wales
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.