This former jail sits right on the main street and remains surprisingly intact. There are characters in costume and guided tours on weekends (daily in school holidays); twilight tours are possible, too. Creepy but authentic.
Old Dubbo Gaol
New South Wales
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0.51 MILES
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2. Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden
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2.55 MILES
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2.89 MILES
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