Mount Gambier Gaol

The stone building features traditional nineteenth-century prison architecture with thick walls, iron-barred windows, and a central courtyard enclosed by high perimeter walls.

Constructed in 1866 after several delays, the facility operated as a correctional institution until 1995, when operations moved to a new Mount Gambier Prison location.

The prison cells and common areas now display photographs and artifacts that document the daily routines of inmates and guards during its 129 years of operation.

Visitors can stay overnight in converted prison cells, which maintain original features while providing modern amenities such as comfortable beds and electrical outlets.

The facility includes a special section added in 1873 specifically for female prisoners, marking an early recognition of gender-separated incarceration in South Australian prisons.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1866

Official opening: 1866

Website: http://theoldmountgambiergaol.com.au

GPS coordinates: -37.83300,140.77300

Latest update: June 1, 2025 01:34