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Old Wentworth Gaol - NSW 

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PlaceID78683
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Latitude34.1025º S 34º 06' 9" S
Longitude141.9139º E 141º 54' 50.02" E
Altitude40m
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 Location of Old Wentworth Gaol

From Wentworth, 0.31kms NW (0.7kms, 1 min driving) Driving Directions
From Pooncarie, 99.98kms SW (118kms, 1hr 32mins driving) Driving Directions
From Paringa, 104.3kms E (145kms, 1hr 51mins driving) Driving Directions
From Ouyen, 113.85kms N (129kms, 1hr 44mins driving) Driving Directions
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 Description of Old Wentworth Gaol

Built between 1879 – 1881, this single story brick gaol with bluestone trim was designed by colonial architect James Barnett. The bricks were made from local clay and the bluestone was from Wales, was transported from Malmsbury in Victoria. The gaol was used until its closure in 1927 and today is used is a major tourist attraction.

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 Places within 5km

Wentworth - NSW [0.31km]  
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park River Crossing Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Originally named Hawdon's Ford, it was surveyed in 1858 and named Wentworth in 1859 after the Australian explorer, journalist and politician William Charles Wentworth.
Fotherby Park - NSW [0.95km]  
Point of Interest 
In Fotherby Park is a life size statue of the last true Riverland identity, Possum.
Murray River & Darling River - NSW [1.02km]  
Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Point of Interest
It is at this junction that the town of Wentworth began. The first white person to visit this spot was Captain Charles Sturt on the 23rd January 1830.
Silver City Hwy & Main Wentworth Road - NSW [1.44km]  
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off 
2 kilometres north of Wentworth on the Silver City Highway, is the turn off on your left that you must take.
Wentworth Airstrip - NSW [2.58km]  
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Upper Kulnine - VIC [3.15km]  
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Perry Sandhills - NSW [4.21km]  
Point of Interest 
Geologists believe that these Sandhills originated after the last Ice Age, 40,000 years ago. Wind erosion over thousands of years has created this large dune system north west of Wentworth.
Main Wentworth Road & Perry Sandhills Access - NSW [4.28km]  
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off 
4 kilometres after the Renmark turnoff, you will come to the Perry Sandhills turnoff.

 Weather & Climate for Old Wentworth Gaol

Closest Weather Station

Mildura at 04:00 09 Nov EDT
Distance from Old Wentworth Gaol 21.72km SE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
21.7°C 20.9°C 51% 11.2°C 1021.1hPa 0.0mm ESE 6km/h
3knots		 7km/h
4knots

Closest Climatic Station

Mildura Airport
Distance from Old Wentworth Gaol 21.72km SE
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 32.131.628.323.5 19.016.015.317.2 20.323.727.330.1
Mean Min. °C 16.616.413.810.1 7.45.24.35.2 7.49.712.414.8
Mean Rain mm 21.120.318.018.5 25.622.926.527.1 27.830.624.023.4

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 Treks passing Old Wentworth Gaol

Wentworth to Renmark via Old Coach Road Wentworth to Renmark via Old Coach Road
Follow the old stock route that was once used by the ‘Overlanders’ who brought the very first stock to Adelaide overland from New South Wales. Rich with Aboriginal and European history, this trek will take you back in time to some rather turbulent years. [Feature Story]

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The ultimate 4WD, bushwalking, hunting & outdoor companion. NSW Topo includes a comprehensive selection of full color 3D maps and map data. Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC or WM Smartphone. Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Australia again.
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Australia Aus Tour DVD Australia Aus Tour DVD
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