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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour starts at The Signal Box cafe. We will meet near the water fountain next to The Signal Box, across from the Queens Wharf Light Rail Stop. Look for your guide in a Newcastle Afoot t-shirt - don't worry, we will be easy to find! There is seating available in the area.
The tour finishes on Darby Street, Cooks Hill
Itinerary
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Explore the historic sites and learn about recent developments in Newcastle city centre and Queens Wharf area.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Walk the Newcastle Harbour Foreshore / Muloobinba. Learn about major Aboriginal sites, watch the shipping traffic, and learn about recent developments of the historic foreshore and train corridor,
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Learn the techniques that artists used to make the large-scale murals around Newcastle Museum.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Explore the old and new architecture and new public artworks around the Civic Theatre, City Hall, and the University of Newcastle.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Discover eclectic suburban streets in beautiful Cooks Hill
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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