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The White Hat Guide to the Old Melbourne Gaol (Jail)
Old Melbourne Gaol (Jail)
Russell St (near Victoria Street)
Melbourne
Tel: (03) 9663 7228
Daily 9.30am—5pm
(except Christmas Day & Good Friday)Admission prices: - Adult $18
- Child $9.50 (between 5 & 16yrs)
- Concession $14 (ID required)
- Family $44 (admits 2 adults & up to 4 children)
For more information email omg@nattrust.com.au |
Built in 1864 this Gaol was the setting for over 130 hangings, the most infamous being that of bushranger Ned Kelly in 1880. Others include Francis Knorr the baby murderer. Exhibiting a collection of death masks, replica of the Kelly armour, the Hangman's Box & an eclectic array of artefacts. On Saturdays at 12.30pm and 2pm the Kelly legend comes to life in the live performance Such A Life. This performance is free and included in the entry charge. Please allow at least one hour for your visit and bring a camera along. Night tours generally operate on selected night Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays (7.30pm April-Oct and 8.30pm Nov-March). This tour involves theatrical entertainment and admission prices are Adult: $33 (+ transaction fees); Child: $22.50 (+ transaction fees). The night tour is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. (Please note that a 20% discount applies for National Trust members.) For bookings please telephone 13 28 49. A private night tour can be arranged for corporate, social and school groups. All enquiries about private night tours should be made directly to the Gaol. Purchase a Smartvisit Card to obtain free entry to this attraction.
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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