The Old Jail, Ongaonga. New Zealand.
S 39° 54.730 E 176° 24.885
60H E 449979 N 5581827
An old jail from the Southern Hawkes Bay is now displayed at the Ongaonga Historic Village.
Waymark Code: WMAQ6F
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 02/10/2011
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The old jail at Ongaonga has been preserved as a slice of local history. It is part of a collection of old buildings from the area, now placed in the Historic Village.
Another old jail at the historic village has been converted into the toilet block. Going to the toilet is like going to jail, the doors still have the heavy metal peep holes.
The historic village is open to the public on Sundays from 2pm - 4pm, or by request for group bookings, phone: (06) 856 6735. Visitors can pick up a map and brochure on any day of the week from the Ongaonga General Store and take a walk through historic Ongaonga village.
Address:
Ongaonga Historic Village.
Bridge Street
Ongaonga., Southern Hawkes Bay New Zealand.
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
Open at all times for walking around.
Access inside the buildings is available Sundays from 2pm - 4pm, or by request for group bookings, phone: (06) 856 6735.
Fees?:
Free. Donations welcome.
Web link: Not listed
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