Engineers Australia: Inner Newcastle Heritage Walk
Join Engineering Heritage Newcastle for a guided walking tour around Newcastle CBD, starting at Newcastle Museum.
What is the common factor of these names – Stevenson, Telford, Watt, Bolton, Newcomen, Wolfe, Perkins, Brown, and Parnell? They are all names of very significant engineers AND they are all street names in Newcastle’s CBD.
Why is this so? Please join Engineering Heritage Newcastle for a guided audio tour around Newcastle CBD and find out why – you will also hear many other interesting facts about our Engineering past. Newcastle as we know it was shaped by mining, transporting and loading of coal, commencing with the first convict settlement in 1804. Engineers Australia, through Engineering Heritage Newcastle, has been active in recording, researching and conserving the engineering heritage of Newcastle to allow engineers and the community to appreciate the built environment in which we work and live.
Cost: $10
Registration essential. Please note: All bookings are handled by Engineers Australia.
Remember to bring:
- your water bottle
- hat
- sunscreen
- comfortable walking shoes
- You will also receive an information guide when registering. Please either bring along a printed copy or save the pdf file to your phone or tablet for reference during the tour. There will be limited printed copies available on the day.
Wet weather plan: In the event of cancellation due to wet weather you will be contacted on the day via email to advise.
Program:
- 10am: Meet at Newcastle Museum foyer commencement of site tour
- 1pm Site tour finishes
Metered Parking: If applicable please ensure you have arranged sufficient metered parking for at least 3-4 hours.
Numbers are strictly limited for this event and online registration is essential to secure your position including audio tour kit and headphones. We recommend registering early to avoid disappointment.
