Bogo Road Jail Tour

Notorious for poor conditions and rioting

After closing in 1992, the larger 1960s section was demolished

Cooee Tours conduct guided tours of Boggo Road Jail

Brisbane Gaol" but was commonly known as "Boggo Road"

About Bogo Road Jail Tour

Southport, Queensland

Boggo Road Gaol (Jail) – Once the largest and most notorious prison in Queensland and today – one of Brisbane’s most unique heritage sites and tourism experiences. Boggo Road Gaol is one of Brisbane's most intriguing cultural-heritage tourist attractions. Originally built in 1883, more than 500,000 people passed through the gates as prisoners, guards, or visitors, before it was closed in 1992. Number Two Division, the only remaining section of Boggo Road Gaol, was opened in 1903 to house female inmates. In 1921, the women were moved to make way for male prisoners being relocated from St Helena Island. The Prison for Women became the Prison for Men, with WO being covered above the entrance. Division 2 was home to some of Queensland's most infamous inmates, including James Finch and John Stuart (Whiskey Au Go Go fire bombers) and Arthur 'Slim' Halliday (the Houdini of Boggo Road). Boggo Road Gaol Historical Tours take you behind the brick walls. Enthusiastic tour guides, dressed as guards, reveal the inside stories of Boggo Road Gaol, from its early beginnings as a place of execution to the riots and famous roof-top protests in the 1980s. Hear about hunger strikes, daring escapes, and notorious inmates.

From $99.00

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Great value for money for the experience.

What's included

Actively Welcomes People With Access Needs.

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Service Facility

Carpark
Family Friendly
Non Smoking
Public Toilet

Service Types

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Cultural and Theme Tours
Sightseeing Tours

Tour Format

Small Group Tour

Transport

Land - Motorised

Vertical Classifications

Full Day

Fitness

Basic

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Service details

Capacity

Min 10 · Max 24

Pricing notes

Great value for money for the experience.

Departs from

Roma Street, Brisbane City, Queensland

Ends at

Roma Street, Brisbane City, Queensland

Last updated

01 Feb 2022

Gallery

Queensland’s main jail from the 1880s to the 1980s

Where it starts

Roma Street, Brisbane City, Queensland

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