Maitland Gaol

Museum Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

What to expect

Maitland Gaol, also known as Maitland Correctional Centre, is a former maximum security prison located in East Maitland, New South Wales. The prison has a vibrant history spanning over 150 years and has housed some of Australia's most notorious criminals, including Darcy Dugan, the Anita Cobby killers, and serial backpacker murderer Ivan Milat. Visitors can explore the prison's cell blocks, which feature heavy doors, graffiti, and bullet holes, each with its own story to tell. The prison offers self-guided audio tours, guided tours, and ghost hunting tours, providing a unique and immersive experience for visitors

Plan your family visit to the Maitland Gaol with these blog insights 👇

The best things to do in Maitland with kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We took the kid-friendly tour with Snitch the Rat, which was full of secrets and history

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the stories of the infamous inmates, and we all found the gaol's history really interesting ✨

Maitland Gaol : Unlocking History with the Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We took the 150 years under lock and key tour, which ran for around 90 minutes, with our guide leading us through each cell block and some of the amenity blocks

Highlights: We found it an interesting place to explore, it is eerie, fascinating and full of historic marvels ✨