Boggo Road Gaol History Tour the "must do" experience to take the kids on these Spring School Holidays.
Ranked within the top 5 in Things to Do in Brisbane on TripAdvisor, Boggo Road Gaol has been awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence the fourth year in a row since 2014 resulting in Boggo Road Gaol Pty Ltd entering TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame right before the spring school holidays.
Steeped in over 119 years of history, Boggo Road Gaol is Australia’s most notorious prison. Tens of thousands of men and women served time behind its red-brick walls.
Boggo Road Gaol Pty Ltd’s daily public 11:00am History Tour talks about the 119 year history of Boggo Road Gaol, the crimes and daily life of prisoners, officer’s duties, riots, and roof-top protests. Featuring the cell of the legendary "Slim" Halliday – "The Houdini of Boggo Road". Suitable for all ages so the fun doesn’t stop for everyone!
Something to entertain the big kids as well these School Holidays – The Gallows Exhibition: The story of Punishment and Capital Punishment at Boggo Road Gaol. Run daily at 1:00pm after the public History Tour. Features artefacts and stories about punishment and capital punishment at Boggo Road Gaol and capital punishments eventual abolishment by the Labour Government. RECOMM
