The Old Geelong Gaol
	Operated and maintained by the Rotary Club of Geelong Inc
	Open to the public each Saturday and Sunday, school holidays and public holidays 1pm to 4pm
	Closed Christmas Day, Boxing day, New Year's day and Good Friday
	Admission: Adults:$10   Children:$5   Family:$22   Concession:$8
	Special arrangements can be made for large tourist groups

About the Old Geelong Gaol The gaol is a sad reflection of the Victorian era. It was closed because the facilities are nothing short of appaling. Today's enlightened society would not tolerate the continuance of such inhumane housing of human beings, regardless of their crimes against society. The preservation of the building will please visitors and serve as a reminder that these facilities were in use only a few years ago. The Old Geelong Gaol, formerly a high security prison, remains much the same as when it ceased operation in July 1991. The gaol was designed in the style of Pentonville prison in the UK. (Prisoners in Pentonville Prison were referred to as "Pentonvillians", the origin of the word "villains".) The basalt (locally known as bluestone) walls and masonary together with the finely laid brickwork are among the best examples of the artisans' craft in the region. It was built to replace prison hulks moored in Stingray Bay (between Eastern Beach and Point Henry) and an old log-walled prison in South Geelong. Here prisoners lived in absolute squalor.

Ghostly experiences Geelong Gaol Ghost Tour Geelong Ghost Tour takes you through one of Australia's largest 1800's convict prisons after dark. Explore the prison for 90 minutes and be haunted by stories of murderers, lunatics, brutal prison realities, amazing personal stories, and of course lots of ghost stories. The tour travels through the most intact 3 story cell blocks in Australia, shower block, punishment cells, exercise yard, chapel, kitchen, infirmaries, surgery theatres. Tours are limited to 30 people, and are led by a team of professional theatrical historians. Tours start at 8pm and depart every 30 minutes depending on demand. Geelong Gaol Ghost Adventure The ultimate paranormal investigation experience... Led by Australia’s premier investigation team, Geelong Gaol Ghost Adventure, provides every customer with state of the art equipment and one of the best locations in Australia. Every group gets Night vision cameras infrared goggles laser grids emf detectors laser thermometers parabolic microphones spirit boxes motion sensors and a wide range of other equipment