Deathly Tales of South Brisbane Cemetery
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Join us for an after-dark experience as we step into the Deathly Tales of South Brisbane Cemetery’s most tragic and chilling true incidents. On this special night-time tour, we unravel the shocking and sorrowful histories of those who met gruesome, untimely, and sometimes downright bizarre ends.
Drawn straight from historical records, these real-life accounts will take you deep into the past, where fate, folly, and misfortune played their cruel hand. Expect to hear about:
The gunshot that claimed a life…more than a year later
A family’s devastating inferno
The ‘Lionheart’ cursed with unlucky legs
West End’s shocking powder keg disaster
A lethal dose of carbolic acid
Guided by passionate storytellers including award-winning cemetery historian Tracey Olivieri, this immersive experience offers a safe yet spine-tingling way to explore the cemetery under the cover of darkness.
Step into the past. Hear the stories. And see South Brisbane Cemetery like never before.
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 – it contains supernatural, murder & suicide themes.
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 Deathly Tales of South Brisbane Cemetery tour is a not-for-profit event, that respects historical accuracy and cemetery values.