Mon 5 Oct · 10am
Fort Scratchley · Newcastle East
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Fort Scratchley will conduct the final big gun firing event.
Guns will be fired throughout the day.
Tunnel Tours will be modified and children will be free.
All Museum exhibition rooms will be open.
Australian Armed Forces Re-enactment Heritage Unit.
Military vehicles will be on display.
Coffee cart and hot food will be available.
Quick answers
When is Fort Scratchley special Gun Firing event?
Mon 5 Oct 2026, 10am.
Where is it?
Fort Scratchley, Newcastle East, NSW.
Where do I get tickets?
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