Dunedin Prison

This was the second Dunedin gaol to be built and was completed in 1898 with cells for 52 men and 20 women. It operated as both a men’s and women’s prison until 2007 when all prison services were shifted to the new Otago Corrections Facility near Milton. The structure was designed by government architect John Campbell. The prison was constructed with superb detail and the contrasting red and pale exterior colours are an example of Edwardian neo-Baroque. The property was sold to the Dunedin Prison Charitable Trust with the intention of transforming it into a tourist attraction. And it also hosts an escape room for escape game.

Address

2 Castle St

Hours

Open Oct-Apr Sat and Sun 10:30AM for a one-hour guided tour which start at 10:30AM

Price

Adult $15, school age child $5. Cash only

Website

dunedinprisontrust.co.nz (opens in a new tab)