Last updated 9 July 2021
In line with the recent Public Health Order, City of Newcastle’s facilities remain open while abiding by the one person per four square metre rule. The wearing of face masks indoors is mandatory. For more information visit NSW Health.
All visitors to City of Newcastle facilities must use the Service NSW QR code for COVID safe check in.
Find out about changes to our services:
Blackbutt Reserve
Wildlife exhibits, kiosk, playgrounds, walking trails, open spaces, shelters and barbecues at Blackbutt Reserve are open. Find out more about Blackbutt Reserve.
City Administration - Customer Service
In-person services at 12 Stewart Avenue have resumed with COVID-19 restrictions in place. The Customer Service Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. Cashless transactions are preferred.
We encourage you to continue to connect with us by phone between 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday on (02) 4974 2000, on web chat or via our Customer Request Form.
City Hall
Function rooms located within City Hall and the Fort Scratchley Function Centre are available for hire, with COVIDSafe plans in place to ensure the safety of attendees. Find out more about venues to hire.
Civic Theatre
Civic Theatre is open and currently operating in line with Government guidelines. Find out more about the Civic Theatre.
Fort Scratchley
Fort Scratchley is open to the public six days a week, between 10am and 4pm. Admission is free. Tunnel Tour bookings from 1 November. Find out more about Fort Scratchley.
Newcastle Art Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday with two daily sessions at 10am and 2pm. Each session is for 3 hours duration. Bookings are essential to reserve a spot in one of the daily sessions. Find out more about the Art Gallery.
Newcastle Libraries
Newcastle Libraries is operating a COVID Safe service model, and our library branches are open and ready to welcome you. Find out more about the Newcastle libraries.
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Museum is open however you’ll need to bring your phone with you on your next visit! Visitors will need to scan in at entry points using a QR code. Find out more about the museum.
Visitor Information Centre
The Visitor Information Centre is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. Find out more about the Visitor Information Centre.
For the latest information, see the NSW Health COVID-19 website.
