Though unique in its establishment as a free colony in Australia, South Australia is not without its colourful criminal past. The sites included in this tour represent the establishment of the state’s law and order, some dating back to the early days of the colony itself.
Highlights include the Magistrates Court, built in 1847-1850 and noted for its own rather controversial start, and the Supreme Court, one of the most impressive buildings in Victoria Square built from Tea Tree Gully sandstone.
Most of these building are closed for public viewing, but visitors can enter the Adelaide Gaol, erected in 1840-1841 just shortly after the establishment of the colony. The Adelaide Gaol now houses a museum presenting the history of the site and visitors take in self-guided, guided and even ghost tours at the precinct.
Source: National Trust South Australia
About the Creator
Romina EliseAI Translation
Romina Elise is on the Cya On The Road PRO —now supercharged with automatic AI translation! That means you can now explore this tour in your language of choice, including:
Quick tip: Change the system language on your phone to view this tour in your chosen language in the app.
Get the app
To unlock the full experience—including 8 hidden gems, each with immersive audio stories, plus handy features to guide your journey—download the Cya On The Road app.
Once you're in the app, simply search for the tour name Adelaide - Crime and Mayhem to get started.
