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Read the sign “The Wallsend Brickworks Story”.

Brickworks began in Newcastle in 1891 and operated for how many years? 2

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Read the sign about orienteering at the entrance of the park.

How many orienteering controls are there around Brickworks Park?1

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Nearby, you’ll see the remains of the Brickmaking Machine. Look for the plaque placed

here during the official opening. What month in 2006 did Brickworks Park open?3

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What is the names of the sculpture by Tim Spellman that

is made entirely out of recycled bricks?4

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Visit the new playground at Brickworks Park.

What marsupial can you spot on the play equipment?

How many swings are at this playground?

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Walk down to the birdwatching structure. Here you’ll spot the

Nature’s Neighbours sign about the animal life at Brickworks Park.

There are drawings of various creatures including this reptile

which is drawn sitting on a rock. What is this creature?

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As you approach the birdwatching structure, look for the orienteering sign

marked 108. It is white and what other colour? 7

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Examine the birdwatching structure that overlooks the pond in the old brick pit.

What shape is the roof? Hint: It can be found on a tree.8

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As you walk back from the birdwatching structure, you’ll notice

another sign on the left which explains the layers of the brick pit.

What type of layers are in the brick pit face?9

We acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples who are

the descendants of the traditional custodians of the land and

waters within the Newcastle Local Government Area which

are featured in this guide. We recognise their cultural heritage,

beliefs and continuing connection to the land and waters and

pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

The Newy with Kids Scavenger Hunt series has been supported by the City of Newcastle’s Boost Your Place placemaking grant.

The bricks from Wallsend Brickworks

were used in the construction of an iconic

landmark in Newcastle.

This building is:

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