The heavens let up from the constant downpours one evening earlier this month to present a striking sight for visitors to a night tour at the Old Dubbo Gaol.

Rather than purple rain, the tourists were treated to the sight of an intensely purple sky, which provided an amazing backdrop to the experience at the heritage site.

Thanks to the staff at the Old Dubbo Gaol, especially Milla, who captured this image and sent it in to Dubbo Photo News.