Newcastle's Famous Tram
All Aboard! Newcastle's Famous Tram is a novel and nostalgic way to visit the historical city of Newcastle during weekdays and most weekends (subject to availability).
Tours depart from Queens Wharf. Please confirm tour times.
The 1.25 hour introductory tour includes a stop at the ANZAC Memorial Walk Lookout, which compliments an already enjoyable tour of the historic city. Drive round the beaches, through King Edward Park, taking you through the Hill suburb, showing some of the grand mansions and historical sites. A full commentary is provided.
Also available for weddings, wine tours, formals, birthdays, corporate or convention shuttle.
Facilities at Newcastle's Famous Tram
Tour Options
City Tour
A unique ride which takes you around the great beaches of Newcastle meanders through King Edward Park and on to Strezlecki Lookout. Enjoy the journey through Newcastle’s major tourist attractions. Visit the sites of our convict past, fort, jail, and Australia’s oldest school and pass places of interest along the way. This tour includes expert commentary on the history and culture of Newcastle, and details of current and planned developments along Honeysuckle Foreshore. Sit back and enjoy this 11\4 hour journey of beautiful Newcastle. Departs from Queens Wharf Tower, Wharf Road, weekdays at 11am. Only.. Weekends subject to availability. Please confirm tour times and availability.
Facilities
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Pet Friendly - Enquire
- Public Toilet
- Customised
- Land - Motorised
- Large Group Tour
- Sightseeing Tours
- Basic
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Accessibility Information
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
- 150 Wharf Road, Newcastle, 2300
- 0418 307 166
- famoustram1@bigpond.com