Trial Bay Gaol twilight tour

When

Tour time: 5.30pm to 7pm

Friday 1 November 2024.

Friday 6 December and Friday 20 December 2024.

Every Friday from Friday 3 January to Friday 7 February 2025.

Where

Trial Bay Gaol, Arakoon National Park

Accessibility

Hard

Grade

Easy. Suitable for adults and children 4 years and over. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You'll be walking over uneven surfaces, grass areas and paved stonework.

Price

Adult $20 per person. Child (5 to 16 years) $10 per person. Children under 5 free. Family $50 for 2 adults and 2 children.

Meeting point

Entrance gates to Trial Bay Gaol

What to
bring

Sturdy shoes, suitable clothing, torch

Bookings

Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.

Join this fascinating guided walk around the gaol as the sun sets.

You’ll meet your guide at the gates of the gaol and go on a journey of discovery. Find out what life was like for prisoners in solitary confinement and those who built the breakwall at Trial Bay Gaol. Your guide will share some great stories about the villains and heroes who lived here, and the fate that met gaol escapees. As you explore the gaol, you'll also learn about how German internees were treated during World War I.

Climb the steep steps to the lookout tower and gaze over the bay and its wildlife at dusk. Delight in the gaol's architecture set against its stunning natural backdrop at this golden hour. You may even see the resident kangaroos that return to graze on grass as dusk descends.

You'll leave with an understanding of the resilience and creativity of past inmates, and an appreciation for this relic of colonial architecture.

Don’t forget to wear enclosed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Bring along a small hand torch if the tour continues after sunset.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info