Ballarat Old Gaol Tours

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.