THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR GROUP ONLY

Please meet outside the front gates of Gladstone Gaol, Ward Street Gladstone 5473 

Step inside Gladstone Gaol and discover a remarkable chapter of South Australia’s history. Opened in 1881, this imposing stone prison holds stories of confinement, community and change. From its years as a regional gaol to its wartime role and later focus on rehabilitation, its buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into lives shaped by the prison walls.

Explore the people and places behind that history, from the Warden’s House, where home and duty stood side by side, to A Block, which housed female prisoners. Discover B Block’s stories of men awaiting trial, the stark Experimental Cells and the chapel’s place in daily prison life. Above it all, the watchtower once helped warders supervise the grounds and later served the community as a wartime air raid lookout.

Choose a private tour to suit your group. Bring the past to life on a guided history tour, explore reported encounters and local legends on an atmospheric ghost tour, or arrange a special interest visit focused on the subjects that intrigue you most — from architecture and prison life to wartime history and heritage conservation.

For those drawn to the unexplained, the gaol has its share of stories: footsteps in quiet corridors, sudden cold spots, whispers and the feeling of being watched. These reported experiences add another layer to a place already rich in human history.

Perfect for Probus, Rotary, schools, car clubs and social groups, private tours can be arranged on demand at a day and time that suits your group. Get in touch to create a visit filled with discovery, conversation and stories to take home.

Approximate Duration: 90 minutes

No refunds. Change of date permitted with a minimum of 7 days' notice BEFORE your scheduled experience for a fee of $20 per order. This will give you a credit to use within 12 months. Non-attendance and late cancellation voids your order.