What type of landmark is Adelaide Gaol?

Adelaide Gaol is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.

How highly is Adelaide Gaol rated?

Adelaide Gaol holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 185 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.

How popular is Adelaide Gaol?

By visitor review volume, Adelaide Gaol ranks #302 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 62%), #18 of 31 in South Australia, and #8 of 14 in Adelaide.

How does Adelaide Gaol compare to other museums?

Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Adelaide Gaol ranks #43 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.

What landmarks are near Adelaide Gaol?

The closest landmarks to Adelaide Gaol are Light's Vision (996 m away), Pride Walk (1.0 km away), Colonel Light Memorial Monument (1.1 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.

Adelaide Gaol

18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

4.6(185 reviews)

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Adelaide Gaol is a museum in Adelaide, South Australia, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 185 visitor reviews. It ranks #8 of 14 landmarks in Adelaide.

Category: Museums
State: South Australia
Rating: 4.6 / 5
Reviews: 185
Adelaide rank: #8 of 14
National rank: #302 of 489

About Adelaide Gaol

Adelaide Gaol is one of 14 catalogued landmarks in Adelaide, South Australia, sitting within the museums category. Among Adelaide's landmarks it currently ranks #8 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.

Visitors rate Adelaide Gaol 4.6 out of 5 across 185 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #43 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Adelaide Gaol ranks #302 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 62%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within South Australia it sits at #18 of 31, and within the museums category it holds #43 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Adelaide Gaol is located at 18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Adelaide. For the wider context, the Adelaide city page ranks all 14 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Adelaide Gaol with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelaide Gaol worth visiting?: Adelaide Gaol is a museum in Adelaide, South Australia, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 185 visitor reviews. It ranks #8 of 14 landmarks in Adelaide.
Where is Adelaide Gaol?: Adelaide Gaol is located at 18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia.
What type of landmark is Adelaide Gaol?: Adelaide Gaol is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Adelaide Gaol rated?: Adelaide Gaol holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 185 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Adelaide Gaol?: By visitor review volume, Adelaide Gaol ranks #302 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 62%), #18 of 31 in South Australia, and #8 of 14 in Adelaide.
How does Adelaide Gaol compare to other museums?: Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Adelaide Gaol ranks #43 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near Adelaide Gaol?: The closest landmarks to Adelaide Gaol are Light's Vision (996 m away), Pride Walk (1.0 km away), Colonel Light Memorial Monument (1.1 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.