Arakoon National Park: Trial Bay Gaol Twilight Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Trial Bay Gaol by twilight with an NPWS guide by your side. Discover what life was like for prisoners and hear their stories as you watch the sun set in beautiful Arakoon National Park, South West Rocks.

What's Included

Access to Trial Bay Gaol
Guided tour with a National Parks Guide
Parking Fees

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Entrance gates to Trial Bay Gaol

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Treat the family to 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 the 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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Grading: 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.
Supplied by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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