Smiths Hill Fort, Military fortification in North Wollongong, Australia
The fort contains concrete gun emplacements, observation posts, and underground rooms positioned on elevated ground above Wollongong Harbour for coastal defense purposes.
Built between 1891 and 1893, the fort provided defense against potential Russian attacks and remained operational through World War II until 1945.
The fort stands as a tangible reminder of Australian colonial military architecture and serves as an educational resource for understanding coastal defense strategies.
Visitors can access the restored site, which features two reinstalled cannons and informative signs explaining the military structures and their functions.
The fort remained hidden for decades after 1946 when it was filled with rubble and dirt, until its excavation and restoration in 1988.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -34.41630,150.90200
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:10
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