HM Prison Geelong

The Old Geelong Gaol, formerly a high security prison, remains much the same as when it ceased operation in July 1991. 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. The Old Geelong Gaol is operated and maintained by the Rotary Club of Geelong Inc Stop Press Geelong Council is preparing to sell the Old Geelong Gaol. Write to the Council and give your reasons why one of the last historic icons in Geelong should be retained. Download our proposal (2.4Mb). Click here HM Prison Geelong is located on the corner of Myers Street and Swanston Street in Geelong.

Location

Corner Myers Street and Swanston Street  Geelong Victoria 3220 Australia | View Map
 Telephone: (03) 5221 8292

What's Happening

• HM Prison Geelong | Open

  The Old Geelong Gaol formerly a high security prison remains much the same as when it ceased operation in July 1991. Open to the public each Saturday and Sunday school holidays and public holidays Closed Christmas Day Boxing ... Click to view more details..

  HM Prison Geelong | Open

• Geelong Gaol Tours

  Geelong Gaol opened in 1853 and is one of Australia's most intact 19th century convict prisons. Explore this prison after dark and be haunted by stories of convicts, murderers and lunatics who once called this three story blue ... Click to view more details..

  Geelong Gaol Tours

Web Links

HM Prison Geelong 

www.oldgeelonggaol.org.au

www.geelongrotary.org.au

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