Discover the Stories Beneath Your Feet

Explore South Brisbane Cemetery at your own pace with our free Discovery Trails.

These self-guided walking tours offer a fascinating window into Queensland’s past – one headstone at a time.  Whether you’re interested in pioneers, unsolved mysteries, or remarkable women, each trail is packed with true stories, surprising details, and plenty of moments that will make you stop, read, and reflect.

Perfect for solo wanderers, curious families, or history buffs looking for something a little different.  Just download, print, and bring along on your next cemetery stroll.

Available Trails:

🪦Cemetery Highlights Trail – Explore South Brisbane Cemetery’s quirky, curious and captivating graves on this historic stroll.
📜 Download the Cemetery Highlights Trail

☘️The Irish of SBC Trail – Trace Irish migration, hardship, faith, and legacy through South Brisbane Cemetery’s colonial connections.
📜Download the Irish of SBC Trail

🕊️South Brisbane Cemetery Angel Search – South Brisbane Cemetery’s angel statues and symbols reveal history, spirituality, and stories.
📜Download the South Brisbane Cemetery Angel Search Trail

🖨️ Tip: Print on A4 with the “both sides of paper” setting for best results.
🧭 More trails coming soon — so check back regularly as we unearth new stories to share!

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, our Discovery Trails are a great way to connect with the past, enjoy some fresh air, and experience the cemetery as a place of memory, mystery, and meaning.

Let the headstones do the talking.