Sandhurst Gaol Tour

Sandhurst Gaol Tour

Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre rises majestically from within what was once the Sandhurst Gaol. Discover the fusion between 1860s penitentiary architecture and clever contemporary design. Our knowledgeable guides will share the stories of inhabitants old and new, while exploring this world class facility.

Ulumbarra, meaning ‘gather together’ in the language of the Dja Dja Wurrung people, is representative of the role the site has played over time; from an indigenous meeting place, to the original Government Camp, later the Sandhurst Gaol and now a magnificent theatre.

Constructed in the early 1860s, the gaol was based on the Pentonville prison model where the wings radiate from a central tower, now the symbiotic link between the heritage and contemporary architecture. Your guide will explore spaces throughout this extraordinary arts and community facility, telling the tales that once remained behind the walls.

A unique opportunity to see an architectural masterpiece.

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Stop At: Sandhurst Gaol, 10 Gaol Rd, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria 3550 Australia

Only open to the public during events, visitors on this tour will be able to explore beneith the transformed performing arts space into what was previously the Sanhurst Gaol. You knowledgeable tour guide will share stories of inhabitants old and new, while exploring this world class performance facility.

Duration: 1 hour