Fannie Bay Gaol

Darwin

Darwin's former prison, in use for almost a century and now a heritage site where the cell blocks and the gallows can still be seen.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

Dick Ward Dve after Allen St #23260 m Philip St before Hinkler Cres #301210 m 6 George Crescent #304290 m Ross Smith Ave before Christie St #244350 m 84 Ross Smith Ave #305390 m opp 6 Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay #080440 m

Lines stopping nearby

4 6 19

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What it is

Fannie Bay Gaol opened in 1883 and served as the Territory's main prison until 1979, when inmates were moved to a new facility. The buildings tell the story of crime and punishment in the Top End, from the early settlement through the Second World War to the damage caused by Cyclone Tracy in 1974.

Visitors can walk through the cell blocks, the infirmary and the exercise yards, and see the gallows used for the last executions in the Northern Territory in 1952.

Getting there by bus

Route 4 stops at Dick Ward Dve after Allen St, only about 60 metres from the gaol. Route 6 also runs nearby, with the stop Philip St before Hinkler Cres around 200 metres away.

Both routes connect with the Darwin city centre and pass the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, so the two sights are easy to combine.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Fannie Bay Gaol by public transport?

The nearest stops are Dick Ward Dve after Allen St, Philip St before Hinkler Cres, 6 George Crescent. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to Fannie Bay Gaol.

What is the nearest stop to Fannie Bay Gaol?

Dick Ward Dve after Allen St (stop code 232), about 60 m from Fannie Bay Gaol. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is Fannie Bay Gaol located?

Fannie Bay Gaol is in Darwin. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

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