The Women of South Brisbane Cemetery
Next tour available for bookings
This special after-dark tour shines a light on the lives and legacies of women whose histories echo through Queensland’s past.
Carefully drawn from original sources and historical records, these true stories reveal moments of resilience, heartbreak, and triumph. As you walk by lamplight through one of Brisbane’s most iconic cemeteries, you’ll uncover the fascinating experiences of women who defied expectations, faced extraordinary challenges, and left a mark on the world around them.
Expect to meet:
📰 A Brisbane journalist, with an extraordinary global journey
⚰️ A woman buried with not one, not two, but three husbands
💉 Brave nurses that made the ultimate sacrifice
👩👧 A 19th century single mother & her success story
🎖️ Wartime warriors and voices of the suffrage movement
This thoughtful and eye-opening tour is a unique way to explore the cemetery at night, while gaining deeper insight into the untold stories of Queensland’s women.
Step into their world. Hear their stories. And walk the paths where history lives on.
All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.
Prices
- Single bookings: $20 per person/$15 per concession.
- FOSBC & Coffin Club members: $10 per member.
- Group bookings (four or more people): $15 per person.
- Tour gift vouchers make great gifts – purchase one (by value) here.
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
- 2 – 2½ hours [tour times can vary, depending on levels of customer interaction during the tour].
Age level
- This tour is suitable for ages 12 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).
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 Women of South Brisbane Cemetery tour is a not-for-profit event, that respects historical accuracy and cemetery values.