Ballarat Gaol, Ballarat

Name: Ballarat Gaol
Address: Ballarat, Australia

#43 among attractions in Ballarat

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The Ballarat Gaol, a former maximum security prison for males, females and children, is located in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Replacing temporary structures including prison hulks in the Bay of Port Phillip and holding yards in Ballarat, the gaol operated between 1862 and 1965. ()

Opened: 1862 (162 years ago)Closed: 1965Coordinates: 37°33'57"S, 143°51'25"E

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Ballarat Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sovereign Hill, Art Gallery of Ballarat, National Centre for Photography, Post Office Gallery.

1 miSE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
25 min walk • Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, Australia, is a living museum that offers a unique window into the country's vibrant gold rush history. This open-air museum recreates a 19th-century gold mining town, bringing to life the hustle and bustle of the 1850s.
~1920 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat
10 min walk • The Art Gallery of Ballarat stands as a cultural cornerstone in the historic city of Ballarat, Australia. As the oldest and largest regional art gallery in the country, it is a beacon for art lovers and history aficionados alike.
~1210 ftN
Museum, Art museum
National Centre for Photography, Ballarat
6 min walk • The National Centre for Photography, sited in the regional city of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia exhibits, promotes, archives, and provides education, in photography.
~1560 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Post Office Gallery, Ballarat
8 min walk • The Post Office Gallery is an art gallery in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The former Ballarat Post Office is located on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets.
0.4 miN
Hiking trail, Hiking
Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail, Ballarat
11 min walk • The Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail in western Victoria, Australia, runs 53 kilometres along the old Skipton railway line from western Ballarat, southwest through Haddon, Smythesdale and Pittong to Skipton.
1.3 miNW
37°33'19"S • 143°50'17"E
Ballarat Yacht Club, Ballarat
33 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.5 miNW
Park
Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat
14 min walk • The Sturt Street Gardens is a central reservation running along Sturt Street, one of the main thoroughfares of Ballarat. The formal gardens span 13 city blocks from Grenville Street in the east to Pleasant Street in the west, are 20 metres wide and cover an area of 2.87 hectares running east–west.
0.7 miE
Tower
Ballarat East Fire Station, Ballarat
17 min walk • The Ballarat East Fire Station, in Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia is the oldest continually operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere. The tower was designed by local architect Henry Caselli and was built in 1864 by William Cowland, a builder and fire brigade volunteer.
~1690 ftNW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat
9 min walk • St Patrick's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The cathedral was built between 1857 and 1871 designed by local architects Shaw and Dowden but was based on a design of English architect Charles Hansom.
1.3 miN
Cemetery
Ballaarat Old Cemetery, Ballarat
34 min walk • Ballaarat Old Cemetery is a cemetery located in the rural city of Ballarat, Victoria in Australia. The cemetery dates back to 1856, although records show burials took place in the area from the late 1840s.
1 miS
37°34'49"S • 143°51'40"E
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum, Ballarat
27 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballarat Gaol?

Nearby attractions include National Centre for Photography, Ballarat (6 min walk), Post Office Gallery, Ballarat (8 min walk), St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat (9 min walk), Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat (10 min walk).

How to get to Ballarat Gaol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballarat Gaol:

Bus

Ballarat City • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2, 3, 5, 7 (9 min walk)
Ballarat Station (13 min walk)

Train

Ballarat (13 min walk)