Queens Wharf
Queens Wharf is a multi-purpose venue in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia with a cafe, pub, restaurant, observation tower and ferry wharf built as part of the redevelopment of the Hunter River foreshore. Opened in May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, it was completed as a Bicentennial project.[1] The Queens Wharf project was the vision of Joy Cummings, who became Lord Mayor of Newcastle in 1974, the first woman ever to hold such a position in Australia.[1]
| Queens Wharf | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Wharf Road, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
| Opened | May 1988 |
| Demolished | September 2018 (tower only) |
| Cost | $13 million |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Kevin Snell |
The observation tower was demolished in September 2018.[2][3][4]
The ferry wharf is served by Newcastle Transport's Stockton ferry service.[5][6]
The wharf also has a station on the Newcastle Light Rail.
| Preceding wharf | Ferries in NSW | Following wharf | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Terminus |
Stockton Ferry | Terminus | ||
| Preceding station | Light Rail in NSW | Following station | ||
| Crown Street towards Newcastle Interchange |
Newcastle Light Rail | Newcastle Beach Terminus | ||
References
- Queens Wharf Newcastle Now
- Newcastle's iconic, phallic shaped Queens Wharf Tower set for demolition, 30 years after it was erected ABC News 29 November 2017
- Newcastle's Queen Street Wharf tower off to the scrap heap after demolition Newcastle Herald 3 July 2018
- Closing time for Queens Wharf Tower as entry is boarded up ahead of September 17 demolition Newcastle Herald 3 September 2018
- Ferry services Newcastle Transport
- "Stockton Ferry Services". Transport for NSW.
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