Step in to Ned Kelly’s shoes at the Old Melbourne Gaol

The Melbourne Gaol is an iconic landmark and is the site for 135 hangings including the infamous Ned Kelly the bushranger and Squizzy Taylor the famously notorious gangster. Here you will get the chance to walk the green mile in this 19th century prison, historic Magistrates’ Court and the former Police City Watch House. Situated on Russell Street, between Victoria and La Trobe Street and open daily between 9:30am to 5:00pm you can reach here either by tram, train or car but don’t forget to first book your cheap flights to Melbourne.




Many bushrangers, baby farmers, murderers and gangsters spent the last days of their lives here alongside petty offenders such as vagrants, bankrupts and lunatics. On your visit you will be able to experience what life was like behind bars for some of Australia’s most notorious villains. You will get to learn about their life of crimes and their famous trials and their final treatment. History comes to life here and many ghost sightings have scared the visitors into having an outer worldly experience.

The museum section displays the famous revolver, the iron mask, and bones of Ned Kelly the most legendary outlaw in all of Australia who was put to death right here on 11th November, 1880. His remains have been tampered with and many mysteries and controversies still circle his case.

Come and discover them all during the special extravaganza held on his death anniversary every year. This year in commemoration on his 131st death anniversary a dinner is being offered on Thursday evening, 10th November on the gallows ground as the exact spot where he took his last breath. Ned Kelly’s last words were ‘Such is life’ and his last meal was known to be ‘roast lamb, peas and a bottle of claret’. A short reenactment called ‘Such is life’ will be conducted for the attendees and a similar 3 course dinner will be served. Special lucky draws will be conducted and the winner will get the chance to take some of the history home. Special guest speaker will be Associate Professor, David Ransom who was the scientific project leader who oversaw the Ned Kelly case. Dinner timings are between 6:30pm and 9:00pm and ticket costs are $130AUD.



If you are a fan on Ned Kelly and inspired by his story then join in on the Ned Kelly tour and travel across Victoria and find out the Kelly origins and see where all Ned Kelly the son of an Irish convict brushed with the law. Learn about how he became a fugitive in 1878 and how the relentless police pursuit finally culminated in the famous shootout at Glenrowan – this is where he was captured and the rest of his gang killed. The touring rout will take you back to his Irish beginnings and you will get to see the kind of situation he grew up in.

Follow in the footsteps of Australia’s most iconic characters, hero to some and an outlaw to others but his impact on history is huge. Don’t miss a chance to become a part of this legendary tale and experience it like it happened.

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