Reviews: Newcastle: Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch
Guest User2025-12-01
The staff was amazing and very friendly from the beginning to the end of the cruise! You have a great staff.
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Reviews: Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Guest User2025-09-07
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. We were seated comfortably. The staff were lovely & lunch was really good.
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Reviews: Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Guest User2025-07-31
Lace up those walking shoes and prepare your calves for the ultimate stairmaster challenge—Newcastle Castle doesn’t just have history, it has elevation. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to do leg day in a centuries-old fortress, this is the spot for you.
From the moment you spot the entrance—perched suspiciously high—you know you’re in for it. But like a true adventurer (or someone who refuses to turn back once committed), you begin the ascent. And just when you think you’ve earned a break, you’re greeted by the hilariously cruel sign: “99 steps to the best views in Newcastle.” At that point, your legs are too invested to quit, and your pride says, “We’re doing this.”
Each staircase leads to a new room full of fascinating tidbits about medieval life, assuming you can focus on reading while catching your breath. It’s easy to lose track of time as you explore—and possibly lose your sense of direction, thanks to the twisty layout and a slight case of stair-induced dizziness.
But the payoff? Sweeping views of the Tyne Bridge, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, and the charming sprawl of Newcastle. Totally worth the quad burn.
Just a heads-up: being around 850 years old, the castle isn’t exactly a model of accessibility. So if stairs aren’t your thing, this may not be your ideal destination. But for the rest of us? It's history with a side of cardio. Bring water. And maybe a sherpa.