Old Derby Gaol

Depressing but informative

You need to visit this gaol to understand how horrific it would have been to be locked up here. The gaol was intended to hold 30 Aboriginal people on a temporary basis waiting to be moved on to perman...

Very interesting

Free to enter and wander about. Gives a real insight into the hardships of life in the early days. Were directed there by the friendly staff at the Visitors Information Centre.

Visit.

I could not believe this place, it's a must see and read up on the history. Take time to reflect and let it soak in. Prayers were said before I left.

sad but part of our horrible history

I cried after reading and trying to imagine the atrocities to our first people.interesting but so very very sad

Part of local and aboriginal history

The open area is located next to the police station and is one of the UNESCO heritage sites of Derby. Several panels explain something of the history. This place is linked with the Prison Baobab Tree ...