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Old Beechworth Gaol Essentials Tour
Highlights
- Join expert guides to uncover the gripping history of Old Beechworth Gaol and its notorious inmates.
- Explore colonial prison conditions and experience the chilling atmosphere of the gallows firsthand.
- Stroll through the historic site, immersing yourself in stories that shaped local heritage and culture.
- Enjoy a family-friendly outing with facilities that cater to all, including pet-friendly options by enquiry.
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.
Itinerary highlights
Ned Kelly and Ellen Kelly's Cell.
Come and see the cell Ned Kelly and his mother Ellen Kelly called home during their incarceration at the Old Beechworth Gaol. See up close replicas of the Kelly Gang’s famous armour, see the hard labour yard, solitary confinement and the 100 year-old swimming pool inside the prison walls.
Tour details
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Available from 7 September 2023 to 1 December 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Old Beechworth Gaol Tours
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.
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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