Adelaide Gaol — Attraction in Adelaide

Visited Adelaide Goal as a couple July 2017. My husband had always wanted to go but I was surprised at how interesting I found it. The lady that greeted us was very warm and welcoming. She gave us a map, a brief history of the goal, some interesting facts and pointed out points of interest. The map was easy to follow with information boards posted regularly outlining everything from building facts, prisoner conditions, artifacts from different eras and reports of prison guards. Kids were catered for with interactive displays and character prisoner posters hidden throughout the goal they had to find and cross off their map. The original 1841 cell block showed the mortifyingly depressing conditions prisoners were held in. The hanging of Elizabeth Woolcock and her possible innocence is truly fascinating. Anyone interested in Australian history will find this tour an intriguing look into Australia's early criminal history. Allow 1.5 - 2 hours if you'd like to read all the information on display. We did and were fascinated by the gaols history and the conditions prisoners were kept in. Next time we'd like to do the guided night tour. But rug up... It gets very...

The Old Adelaide Gaol stands as a hauntingly fascinating relic of South Australia's penal history. Stepping through its imposing gates, visitors are immediately transported to a grim past where the echoes of incarcerated lives seem to linger in every brick. The self-guided tour allows for a deeply personal exploration, winding through narrow cell blocks, the exercise yards, and even the chilling execution room. While the atmosphere is undeniably somber, the gaol offers a remarkably insightful look into 19th and 20th-century prison life, highlighting the harsh realities faced by both inmates and staff. Information panels provide context, detailing notorious prisoners and significant events. It's a place that provokes thought about justice, punishment, and the evolution of human rights. Despite its dark history, the Old Adelaide Gaol is an essential visit for anyone interested in Australian social history or seeking a genuinely unique and somewhat unsettling experience. Allow ample time to absorb the weighty ambiance of this incredibly...

I went to Adelaide for the first time for a holiday with my father. We booked the night tour and it did not disappoint. We looked into this tour for awhile and when we got there let’s say it was an amazing experience. The tour guide was lovely, forgot his name but it was an incredible experience in face a night i would never forget. I went into a cell with my dad and use instruments/equipment used to communicate to spirits and we definitely got some communication out of it. Me and my dad took turns of the rod’s (the rods that cross over). We were communicating with a spirit which was crazy, asking it different questions ect. I passed the rods to my dad he asked the spirit if it could show us to where it was standing and as I look over at my dad I saw a woman wearing a bonnet standing right behind him. I honestly couldn’t believe it, I had never seen anything in my life like what I had seen that night. Definitely haunted especially when doors were slamming shut. Overall amazing experience thank you so much for...