Old Beechworth Gaol Tours
Highlights
- Explore the Old Beechworth Gaol's rich history, revealing tales of resilience and rebellion since 1864.
- Join expert guides on the Essentials Tour, uncovering the lives of notorious inmates like Ned Kelly and his gang.
- Engage the family with interactive experiences, including trying on replicas of the Kelly Gang's famous armour.
- Discover the significance of the Gaol, now a National Heritage site, highlighting its cultural importance in Victoria.
Opening its gates in 1864, the Old Beechworth Gaol stands as one of Australia’s most significant post-European cultural landmarks. While many visitors come for the legendary Ned Kelly connection, the Gaol’s history is far richer. Its walls have witnessed countless tales of resilience, rebellion, and justice. Not only did notorious outlaws pass through its cells, but so too did the wardens, governors, and townsfolk who shaped Victoria’s colonial past.
Recognising its extraordinary cultural and historical importance, the Old Beechworth Gaol was officially added to the National Heritage List in late 2024 as part of the Beechworth Historic Precinct. This prestigious listing honours places of outstanding significance to the nation – natural, historic, and Indigenous.
The Old Beechworth Gaol place is an unmissable destination for history lovers and curious travellers alike.
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Old Beechworth Gaol
The Old Beechworth Gaol is one of Australia’s most significant post European cultural sites. Its role in the chain of events that led to the execution of Ned Kelly is significant. It housed Ned’s mother, Ellen Kelly, many of the Kelly sympathisers and Ned himself, alongside his brother Dan and the rest of the Kelly gang.
The Gaol was constructed in the 1860’s with granite quarried onsite and remains a stunning example of gold rush architecture.
Guided tours of the Old Beechworth Gaol run seven days a week at 11:00am and 12:00pm with more scheduled on busy holiday periods. Tour duration is approximately 45 minutes. Ticket sales can be found on the website.
All up-to-date information is available on the website.
Old Beechworth Gaol Essentials Tour
Join their expert guides as they share the essential history and characters who lived, worked and served their times at the Old Beechworth Gaol. This tour is a fascinating glimpse into colonial prison conditions, notorious inmates including Ned Kelly and the Gang, the gallows and more recent times before the Gaol was decommissioned in 2004.
Old Beechworth Gaol Family Tour
Bring the family for an interactive journey through the Old Beechworth Gaol’s past – engaging, educational and great for kids 6 to 12 years of age. See up-close replicas of the Kelly Gang’s famous armour, take part in the prison muster and try on manacles to feel what is was like to be a prisoner.
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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