Venue is suitable for

Wedding ceremonies and wedding reception

Capacity

Maximum people: 500

Facilities

Amenities block, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, boat ramp, drinking water, toilets

Fees

$500 for a wedding ceremony held between 9–5pm. For wedding reception fees, please contact the Trial Bay Gaol Visitor Centre.

Availability

Available for non-exclusive hire daily from 9am to 5pm (6pm during daylight savings). Available for exclusive hire daily from 4.30pm – 10pm. Venue not available for hire during school holidays.
Venue available for exclusive hire

Bookings

Please submit a completed application form at least 6 months prior to your the event. Initial assessment of the event application, site plan and supporting documentation may take 2-3 weeks.

To make a booking or for more information contact the Trial Bay Gaol Visitor Centre.

Other Information

• Filming and photography shoots on application
• This venue is suitable for movie screenings and theatrical performances. Please contact the NPWS Events Team on 02 9585 6570 to discuss your requirements.

You and your guests can step back in time while enjoying your event at Trial Bay Gaol, soaking up the history and the amazing coastal views that surround the gaol.

Opened in 1886, after 13 years of construction, it must have been a strange feeling building a prison in such a beautiful setting. The prison labourers were there to construct a breakwater to make Trial Bay a safe harbour between Sydney and Brisbane. Unfortunately the scheme failed, but you and your guests still be able to see the remains of the breakwater from the guard tower lookout. During World War I, the gaol became an internment camp for people of German descent who were feared to be enemy sympathisers.

Today, this picturesque historic ruin stands as a testament to those who lived and died here, with a museum and memorial for visitors to get a better idea of life in those days. The historic, scenic surroundings make Trial Bay Gaol an ideal venue.

For directions, safety and practical information, see venue info

Also see

Learn

Trial Bay Gaol

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Eat

Trial Bay Kiosk Restaurant

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Swim

Front Beach

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Walk

Monument Hill walking track

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Stay

Trial Bay Gaol campground

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Park info

• in Arakoon National Park in the North Coast region

• Arakoon National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.