I had heard this was the best old gaol in Australia and now I've been here, I agree. The guy at the front desk was really friendly and knew loads of stuff and certainly answered all our questions. Could have stood and chatted with him all day. We happened to be here while there was a Ned Kelly display on so that was a nice little bonus. The part of the gaol I saw - keep reading for why I had to leave🙄- was excellent. There is loads and loads of little displays of different things from shivs found in the gaol, uniforms for prisoners and guards, escape attempts , old cell doors, a height chart with various criminals heights marked. There are many familiar names throughout the prison because of Victoria's colorful history and the many tv shows. I came with my son's who are 8 and 13. Both of them got spooked early on and wouldn't let me go upstairs or beyond the main cell block because it was too dark and creepy🙈. So, definitely come and check it out, but choose your traveling party wisely😬🤣🙈.