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With a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years, this former maximum security prison is now open for you to explore.
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MAITLAND GAOL
Maitland Gaol offers a genuine glimpse into the history of one of the state’s most prominent prisons.
Unlock the past with a variety of tours and events ready for you to discover.
What's on
Junior Sleuth: Prisoner Descriptions
Create your own prisoners description, following a one hour guided mini tour of the site.
Workhouse Woes: Butter Making
Come along and enjoy a one hour mini tour of Maitland Gaol and learn about the old fashioned way of making real butter.
Escapes Guided Night Tour
A 90 minute tour of Maitland Gaol with stories of amazing escapes from the unbelievable to the outright ludicrous.
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