Old Dubbo Gaol, Dubbo

Name: Old Dubbo Gaol
Address: 90 Macquarie St, Dubbo, 2830, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6801 4460

#1 among attractions in Dubbo

Historical place, Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Old Dubbo Gaol is a heritage-listed former gaol and now museum and tourist attraction at 90 Macquarie Street, Dubbo in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The gaol was designed by the NSW Colonial Architect's Office and was built from 1847 to 1945 by James Atkinson Jnr and William Bonython Moffatt. The gaol is also known as the Dubbo Jail and the Dubbo Gaol. The building was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 26 March 2004. The building was the second gaol in Dubbo, replacing lockups built in 1847 and 1862. ()

Coordinates: 32°14'45"S, 148°36'7"E

Address

90 Macquarie StDubbo 2830 Australia

Contact

+61 2 6801 4460

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Old Dubbo Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: L.H. Ford Bridge, Macquarie River railway bridge, Milestone Hotel, Talbragar Shire Council Chambers.

0.5 miS
Bridge
L.H. Ford Bridge, Dubbo
12 min walk • The L.H. Ford Bridge is a concrete balanced cantilever bridge that carries the Mitchell Highway over the Macquarie River in Dubbo, New South Wales.
0.7 miN
Bridge
Macquarie River railway bridge, Dubbo
18 min walk • The Dubbo rail bridge over Macquarie River - Wambuul is a heritage-listed railway bridge on the Main Western line across the Macquarie River, located west of the Dubbo central business district in New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John Whitton as the Engineer-in-Chief for the New South Wales Government Railways.
0.4 miS
Nightlife
Milestone Hotel, Dubbo
10 min walk • Milestone Hotel is a heritage-listed Australian pub at 195-197 Macquarie Street, Dubbo, Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1882. It is also known as the Imperial Hotel; The Bushman's Home; and Kemwah Court. The property is owned by a private entity.
~1860 ftS
Italianate architecture
Talbragar Shire Council Chambers, Dubbo
9 min walk • The Talbragar Shire Council Chambers is a heritage-listed former council chambers and former bank building located in Macquarie Street, Dubbo, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1320 ftNW
Bridge
Emile Serisier Bridge, Dubbo
7 min walk • The Emile Seriser Bridge is a low-level, four-lane road bridge which crosses the Macquarie River in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.
1.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Apex Oval, Dubbo
33 min walk • Apex Oval, also known as Caltex Park is a sports ground located in the city of Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. The ground is managed by the Dubbo City Council and is located within the East Dubbo Sporting Complex.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Dubbo Gaol open?

Old Dubbo Gaol is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Dubbo Gaol?

Nearby attractions include Emile Serisier Bridge, Dubbo (7 min walk), Talbragar Shire Council Chambers, Dubbo (9 min walk), L.H. Ford Bridge, Dubbo (12 min walk), Macquarie River railway bridge, Dubbo (18 min walk).

How to get to Old Dubbo Gaol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Dubbo Gaol:

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Dubbo (10 min walk)

Old Dubbo Gaol, Dubbo

Facts and practical information

Old Dubbo Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

L.H. Ford Bridge, Dubbo

Macquarie River railway bridge, Dubbo

Milestone Hotel, Dubbo

Talbragar Shire Council Chambers, Dubbo

Emile Serisier Bridge, Dubbo

Apex Oval, Dubbo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Dubbo Gaol open?

Which popular attractions are close to Old Dubbo Gaol?

How to get to Old Dubbo Gaol by public transport?