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A Journey Into Newcastle’s Dark Past
Dig deep into Newcastle’s hidden history as this grand old city’s skeletons are finally brought to light. Beyond the gorgeous beaches and natural beauty lies a sinister past filled with mystery, intrigue, and drama. 🕵️♂️
Tour Highlights
- Step Back in Time: Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of the city’s most ruthless historical figures.
- Intriguing Tales: Be captivated by the murky world of fraudsters, adulterers, and master impersonators. 🎭
- Uncover Secrets: Unlock the key to the broken heart of a notorious murderer.
- Stunning Views: Capture great photo opportunities with time to enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery along the way. 📸
What to Expect
Revisit the actual scenes of the crimes of yesteryear and uncover the unimaginable deeds of Novocastrians from a dark, forgotten era. This unique investigation offers a fascinating glimpse into a crime-ridden history that the city tried to forget.
The tour meets at the corner of Scott Street and Watt Street, Newcastle (adjacent to Customs House and the Convict Lumberyard). Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Find us for your Tour
The official street address is 104 Scott St, Newcastle
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time of your tour at the corner of Scott St & Watt St, Newcastle.
Look for the small strip of green parkland nestled right between the Great Northern Hotel & Customs House Hotel, which is directly across the road from the old Railway Station.
Click here for directions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Gift Card Purchases
Gift Card Purchases are subject to the following terms and conditions:-
- Gift cards can be redeemed for any product in any location.
- Gift cards are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
- Gift cards are non-refundable, but remain fully transferable.
Rain and Weather
- Dark Stories will contact you via SMS or Email on the day your tour runs if there are weather issues that are likely to impact the tour.
- Please be patient; inclement weather during the day often(but not always) leads to clear skies in the evenings.
- Tours will usually operate under most conditions including sporadic light rain.
- Dark Stories will be in touch as early as possible(at the latest 90 minutes prior to tour start times) if the tour is impacted in any way.
- Dark Stories reserves the right to make the final decision to proceed or cancel an event for rain impacted days/nights.
Minimum Attendance Clause
- Dark Stories requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If this number is not met, the tour may be cancelled, and attendees will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
General
- Please respect all other participants, and tour hosts. No rudeness or aggressive behaviour will be tolerated. Dark Stories reserves the right to remove any person/s from the tour who pose a danger to others or are disruptive to the tour.
- Dark Stories reserves the right to refuse entry and evict persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol who are disorderly or engage in inappropriate behaviour or vandalism.
- Rules are strictly enforced for the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
