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Ballarat Old Gaol Tours
Free
17 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
Description
Step beyond the iron gates and into the shadows of history at the Ballarat Old Gaol. This year, they invite you to experience a chilling new chapter—the difficult history of solitary confinement in the Goldrush.
Join their knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the remnants of this once formidable prison, sharing stories and events that paint a vivid picture of its colourful history.
Through authentic artifacts, historical records, and haunting personal accounts, discover how the strict regimes of the 19th-century penal system shaped the fate of those imprisoned here. From notorious criminals to the unjustly condemned, their struggles, fears, and fates are brought to life in this immersive experience.
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Location details
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Doors at 9:00 AM
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
- ABN: 47 554 215 202
Address
107 Lydiard Street South, Goldfields, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia, 3350
Phone
0437 104 366
Website
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