Where history comes to life, this 19th century prison explores the brutality of prison life, the daring escapes and heritage of the site delivered in a mix of theatrical performances and modern immersive displays.
Visiting Hours
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Explore the gaol in your own time or catch (literally!) our characters in costume as they dare to outsmart the Gaol Warder. For some tall tales and performances by our animated wardens and prisoners check out our tours and performance schedule for entertaining stories on prison life and their attempts to breakout. Good behaviour is rewarded so purchase your tickets in advance online and receive a 10% discount.
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Open 7 days
9am – 5pm
Closed Christmas Day
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Entry Fee & Costs $22.50 Adult | $8 Child see more on our visit page.
Keep A Look Out
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Look out for our imposing gates on the main street of Dubbo. For the best parking, options are at the Visitor Information Centre & Macquarie Library both offer all day parking. Street parking in Macquarie and Talbragar Streets is restricted, please adhere to the street signage or you may encounter our CBD parking wardens and experience your own brush with the establishment.
A Bus Area is zoned less than 100mtrs from the entrance, on Macquarie Street. Bus parking is available at the Visitor Information Centre only a block away.
2023 NSW Tourism Awards: Tourist Attractions
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The awards managed by NSW Tourism Industry Council powered by Business NSW and supported by NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW recognised the Old Dubbo Gaol for its excellence in Tourist Attractions and its contribution to the Visitor Economy. Full list of Awards & Winners.
2022 National Trust Heritage Awards: Education and Interpretation, WINNER
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The Old Dubbo Goal was recognised at their National Trust Heritage Awards for its recent upgrades, the category recognises projects that serve to educate or interpret our heritage in an engaging way. Our Stage 1 upgrade in a huge transformation, it is one of Dubbo's most significant and highly visited cultural tourism attractions. Judges were particularly impressed by the impactful showcases, installations, interpretive artworks and mulit-media presentations that will enhance visitor interpretations and make for a compelling visitor experience. Find out more here.
We hope you enjoy our changes!
Acknowledgement of Country
The Old Dubbo Gaol would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we sit. We ask that you pay respects to Elders both past and present and extend that respect to other Indigenous Australians on country. We would also like to acknowledge the Old Dubbo Gaols history which included the incarceration of Indigenous Australians. Exhibitions on display are presented within a historical context and may contain descriptions and language which is now seen as inappropriate. Exhibitions may include images of deceased Indigenous Australians.