Connect Coaches Central Coast Coach Company

Fort Scratchley Heritage Day Tour

Connect Coaches Day Tour to Fort Scratchley

Connect Coaches Public Day Tour Fort Scratchley

Connect Coaches Seniors Day Tours To Fort Scratchley

Tour Summary:

The Coach departs the Central Coast at 8:30am & travels the scenic route up to Newcastle. We will make a brief stop for morning tea at Norah Head Lighthouse before continuing north up to the historic site of Fort Scratchley. Once there, we will be taken on a 90 minute guided tour of the site & tunnels. Guided tours are led by passionate Fort Scratchley Historical Society volunteers with a wealth of knowledge about the site. Following the tour, we will have lunch at the Queens Wharf Hotel before heading back to the Central Coast, arriving back at approximately 5:00-5:30pm.

Venue: Newcastle
Starting: 8:00 AM
Ending: 4:00 PM

Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053

Tour Includes: Home pick-up & drop-off service, transport to & from venue, morning tea, lunch & guided tour fee
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