Welcome!
We are a passionate social enterprise bringing new life to the Old Beechworth Gaol. Our mission is to preserve the Old Gaol's rich history while transforming it into a vibrant community precinct that delivers social, cultural, and economic benefits to the region.
Be part of our journey and help shape the future of the Old Beechworth Gaol.
Tours
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Join our expert guides as they share the essential history and characters who lived, worked, and served their time at the Old Beechworth Gaol. We have two tours available:
PLEASE NOTE - THE OLD BEECHWORTH GAOL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY MAY 9 DUE TO AN AUSNET POWER OUTAGE. WE APOLOGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
Essentials Tour
Join our expert guide as they share the essential history and characters who lived, worked, and served their time at the Old Beechworth Gaol. The tour runs for approximately 60 minutes and is a fascinating glimpse into colonial prison conditions, notorious inmates including Ned Kelly and the Gang, the gallows and more recent times before the Gaol was decommissioned in 2004.
Family Tour
Bring the whole family for an interactive journey through the Old Gaol's past - engaging, educational and great for kids 6 to 12 years old. The tour runs for approximately 60 minutes.
TOUR TIMES
Tours depart every day from the OBG Cafe.
History Essentials Tour
- 10am (midweek & outside VIC & NSW school holidays)
- 11am, 12pm and 1.30pm.
Family Tour
- 10am (weekends & school holidays only)
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Old Gaol Cafe.
Cafe opening hours are 9am - 2pm.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE
PRICES
- Adult $28
- Seniors $24
- Concession $22 (students & Health Care Card holders)
- Child $22 (6 years to 18 years)
- Family $77 (2 adults + 2 children) - extra children $10
- Infant Free (under 6 years)
*Public Holidays attract a 15% surcharge
PRIVATE TOURS
For groups of 20 people or more, please email our booking team at info@theobg.com.au.
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Cafe
The OBG Cafe serves quick, delicious, great value light lunches and sweet treats as well as specialty roasted coffee from our friends at Coffee Chakra.
Our menu includes hot & cold drinks, toasted sandwiches, home made sausage rolls, biscuits, cakes, silky smooth coffee, hand brewed chai, soft drinks and cold pressed juices.
Open daily 9am - 2:00pm.
What's on
We host a number of live events throughout the year. Click through to see what's coming up.
You can also book spaces at OBG for private functions and events. Event spaces include:
-Old Gaol Courtyard
-Cell Blocks
-Indoor Function Rooms
Please email OBG to find out more.
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