The Borroloola Police Station Museum offers a fascinating insight into the local history.
The police station was constructed in 1886 when Borroloola was a significant river port and drovers' camp.
The buildings were used for 50 years by the police before becoming a patrol officer's residence. It is the oldest surviving example of an outpost station in the Northern Territory. The town was a depot for resupply of cattle drives along the Gulf Stock Route and Barkly Tableland properties. The Police station closed in 1946.
The building now houses a small district museum, which tells many stories of occupation, administration and mining in the Gulf region. The museum is open to the public all year round.
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Information
Opening times
Daily from 8am - 5pm
Entry cost
- Indicative Prices tickets from $0.00 to $5.00
Entry is free to National Trust Members. - Child tickets from $
Facilities
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Public Toilet
Accreditation
- National Trust
- Indicative Prices tickets from $0.00 to $5.00
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