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.Queens Wharf Newcastle Now 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.
The Queens Wharf Tower was demolished in September 2018.Newcastle's iconic, phallic shaped Queens Wharf Tower set for demolition, 30 years after it was erected ABC News 29 November 2017Newcastle's Queen Street Wharf tower off to the scrap heap after demolition Newcastle Herald 3 July 2018Closing time for Queens Wharf Tower as entry is boarded up ahead of September 17 demolition Newcastle Herald 3 September 2018 The decision to keep the observation tower would cost ratepayers $1.6 million in the next four years in maintenance costs. The total cost of demolition was estimated to cost $30,000.
The ferry wharf is served by Newcastle Transport's Stockton ferry service.Ferry services Newcastle Transport
The wharf also has a stop on the Newcastle Light Rail.
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External links Queens Wharf details Transport for NSW