What this attraction has to offer:

The Old Dubbo Gaol was a courthouse lockup in 1847, was proclaimed an official Gaol in 1859 and closed operations as a penal institution in 1966.

Officially re-opened as a tourist attraction in 1974, the Old Dubbo Gaol is now fully restored and is home to a large display of animatronic models and holographic displays which provide a realistic and fascinating insight into a bygone era of barbaric prison life.

How to find us:

Located on Macquarie Street in Dubbo.

Opening hours/days:

9am – 4pm every day except Christmas Day.

How to contact us:

Phone: (02) 6801 4460
Fax: (02) 6801 4469
Email: [email protected]

How to make a booking:

No bookings required for individual visitors.

Website link:

http://www.olddubbogaol.com.au/

How far are you from the Macquarie River?:

About 500 metres.

The closest other River Trail attractions are:

Tracker Riley Cycleway, Powter Park BMX track, Botanic Gardens, Biodiversity Gardens, Shoyoen Japanese gardens, and the rest of Dubbo’s attractions including its several river parks.

Why we love the river:

It’s scenic and it’s a focal point for outdoor activities and for the City of Dubbo.