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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take a Walk on the Dark Side...
Dig deep into Newcastle's hidden past as this grand old town's skeletons beg to come out of the closet.
Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of the city's most ruthless men.
Be seduced by the murky world of fraudsters, adulterers and impersonators.
Unlock the key to the broken heart of a murderer.
Journey back to the city's dangerous and sinister past.
Great photo opportunities with time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Book your ticket now for a unique investigation into a dark and crime-ridden history.
Newcastle with its natural beauty and glorious beaches can only do so much to mask the town’s darkest moments.
Revisit the scenes of the crimes of yesteryear and uncover the unimaginable deeds of Novocastrians from the dark past.
...stories the city tried to forget...
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Knowledgeable Tour Host
90 Minute Tour
Departure Point
104 Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australië
Meets at the corner of Scott St & Watt St, Newcastle; adjacent to Customs House and the Convict Lumberyard. Look for the lady with the lantern.
Return Details
104 Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australië
Meets at the corner of Scott St & Watt St, Newcastle; adjacent to Customs House and the Convict Lumberyard. Look for the lady with the lantern.
Dark Stories, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Our guide will take you to revisit the scenes of the crime, secret locations in addition to enjoying some breathtaking views. 90 minutes
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
Distance: - Approximately 1.5 to 2km (leisurely paced) on mostly flat terrain initially, with a couple of hills toward the ends and a set of stairs to navigate. Note:- we may alter the tour route to avoid stairs to support all guest needs.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Maverick1993
21 Dec 2024
Loved it , Julia was awesome. A few hills to climb and a few dodgy stairs to contend with if you’re elderly. Beautiful buildings with so much history.
Curious53103912328
13 Dec 2024
Julia was a welcoming and informative tour host. It was great to see a different, darker side of Newcastle. The walking was easy and the history and stories very interesting.
miacI438YT
28 Oct 2024
The tour was awesome, some really interesting stories in a nice slow paced tour. Our tour guide Cooper did a great job in making the tour enjoyable
This tour in
New South Wales
is organized by
Dark Stories Pty Ltd
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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