Newcastle is the second oldest settlement established on the mainland of Australia - it was called 'Sydney's Siberia' for a reason.

Convicts came here to serve out their time in what was a brutal open air gaol with nowhere to escape to.

This tour takes you around those first establishing streets of our city.

Behind the modern facades lies the dark history of those for decades filled with misery and hopelessness. No wonder there are so many ghost stories about the East end of town.

Join Renata Daniel, owner of Newcastle Ghost Tours, in a walk that introduces you to the convict era and ghost stories of the 'top end of town'.

There is not entry into any buildings and this is not a paranormal investigation night - this is a night of story-telling which encompasses the early history and true ghost stories of this amazing city blending both old and new ghostly interactions.

Tours will go ahead with a minimum of two bookings.

Tours are available on Saturday 4th January 2025. (Friday night has been cancelled)

Start time 8pm to 10pm. ( please be on time)

Must be over 16 years of age (adult content and language included in the tour)

Please book your preferred date on Humanitix link.

Our meet up point is at the FOUNTAIN at the front of Customs House which is located at the harbour end of Watt street Newcastle.