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Old Castlemaine Gaol, Castlemaine

#3 among attractions in Castlemaine

Top attraction, Historical place, View point, Prison
Old Castlemaine Gaol
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Facts and practical information

Opened: 1861 (163 years ago)Closed: 1990Coordinates: 37°3'43"S, 144°12'40"E
Address

36-48 Bowden StCastlemaine 3450 Australia

Contact
+61 3 5470 6222
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Opening hours
  1. Monday9 am - 4 pm
  2. Tuesday9 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday9 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday9 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday9 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday9 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday9 am - 4 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Old Castlemaine Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buda Historic Home and Garden, Central Highlands, Castlemaine's West End Hall, Castlemaine Post Office.

  • buda historic home and garden castlemaine0.8 miE
    Garden, Art museum, Historical place

    Buda Historic Home and Garden, Castlemaine

    20 min walk • Buda is a heritage-listed historic house and garden located in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. It was added to the Victorian Heritage Database on 15 October 1970, when it was purchased by the Castlemaine Art Museum which oversees its management.

  • central highlands1.1 miS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

    Central Highlands

    29 min walk • The Central Highlands is a large region in central Victoria, Australia. The term is mainly used in a geological context to describe that part of the Great Dividing Range that is west of the range's alpine areas but does not extend to the western end of the range in the state's west.

  • castlemaines west end hall~1180 ftW
    37°3'41"S • 144°12'25"E

    Castlemaine's West End Hall, Castlemaine

    6 min walk • Park

  • castlemaine post office0.4 miE
    Neighbourhood

    Castlemaine Post Office, Castlemaine

    11 min walk • Castlemaine Post Office is a heritage-listed post office at 202 Barker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 8 November 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Castlemaine Gaol open?

Old Castlemaine 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 Castlemaine Gaol?

Nearby attractions include Castlemaine's West End Hall, Castlemaine (6 min walk), Castlemaine Post Office, Castlemaine (11 min walk), Buda Historic Home and Garden, Castlemaine (20 min walk).

Where to next? Visit victoria Victoria region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Australia.

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