A Grave History of Dutton Park
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Every suburb has a story…
Join us on this immersive walking tour through South Brisbane Cemetery – the resting ground of Dutton Park’s past – as we explore the lives of those who built, served, and transformed this vibrant corner of Brisbane. From bakers and bureaucrats to prison inmates and students, their legacies still echo through the headstones – these are stories of the ordinary made extraordinary.
Among the tales we’ll unearth:
🏫 The schoolyard nestled within a stone’s throw of headstones and high walls, and the kids who called it normal
📜 A quietly clever clerk who pocketed land and gave birth to an entire estate
🔗 Boggo Road Gaol, with no graves of its own — and the silent bond it shares with South Brisbane Cemetery
🧏 Queensland’s School for the Deaf that taught generations in the heart of the neighbourhood
🍰 A baker with big dreams and hot ovens — and the sweet legacy that became the Shingle Inn
This tour reveals the heart of a suburb built on quiet resilience, whispered memories, and the lives of those who might otherwise have been lost to time.
Because around here, even the quietest streets have stories worth hearing.
All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.
Prices
- Single bookings: $10 per person.
Walking difficulty
- Moderate (Grade 3) – Please be aware, given the ageing nature of the cemetery, this tour involves walking [slowly] up hills predominantly over generally modified terrain [hardened earth, less than 1200mm wide], mostly clear of intrusions & obstacles. Please advise us of any relevant medical concerns prior to attending the tour.
Duration
- 1½ hours [tour times can vary, depending on levels of customer interaction during the tour].
Age level
- This tour is suitable for ages 6 years and up.
Private and Easy Access Tours
We can organise a Private Access tour just for your own group of friends. We also run Easy Access tours for groups with mobility issues. You can select any available tour type you want. Minimum cost is $225 for up to 15 people (extra people $15 per person).
All of our tours are run by the Friends of South Brisbane Cemetery (Inc.), under license from the Brisbane City Council.
Please contact tours@fosbc.au with your queries.
The A Grave History of Dutton Park tour is a not-for-profit event, that respects historical accuracy and cemetery values.