Old Castlemaine Gaol, Castlemaine

Name: Old Castlemaine Gaol
Address: 36-48 Bowden St, Castlemaine, 3450, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 5470 6222

#3 among attractions in Castlemaine

Top attraction, Historical place, View point, Prison

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The Old Castlemaine Gaol is a prison located in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. The prison was modelled on Pentonville; the present building replaced the original, designed by Inspector General John Price which was never occupied. Built in 1861 to house offenders from the goldfields and nearby towns, it served various functions in the penal system before it was closed down and its prisoners transferred to HM Prison Loddon in 1990. ()

Opened: 1861 (164 years ago)Closed: 1990Coordinates: 37°3'43"S, 144°12'40"E

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36-48 Bowden StCastlemaine 3450 Australia

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+61 3 5470 6222

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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.

0.8 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.
1.1 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.
~1180 ftW
37°3'41"S • 144°12'25"E
Castlemaine's West End Hall, Castlemaine
6 min walk • Park
0.4 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).