The Haunts of Brisbane Presents: Ghosts of the City
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The Haunts of Brisbane: Ghosts of the City is a captivating after-dark tour that begins well within the historic grounds of Toowong Cemetery — Brisbane’s grand necropolis — and reaches into the very heart of the city’s supernatural folklore.
Guided by renowned paranormal historian and The Haunts of Brisbane founder Liam Baker, this torchlit journey takes you through real historical accounts that have inspired some of Brisbane’s most persistent ghost tales. As you make your way among the graves and stories, you’ll uncover the chilling facts behind the fictions that have lingered in Brisbane’s psyche for generations.
Among the stories explored:
Brisbane’s manorial sandstone homestead, & a century-long convict haunting
The Spectre of York’s Hollow — when a 1965 Brisbane ghostly encounter turned viral
A sorrowful drowning, an even sadder backstory, and an urban legend to boot
Patrick Mayne, Brisbane Arcade, & what’s really behind the Ghost of Burnett Lane
Brisbane City Hall’s first fatality, and the ghost story aftermath that followed
Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, this immersive tour offers a thoughtful and spine-tingling look at the places, people, and legends that continue to stir Brisbane’s haunted imagination.
Follow the flicker of your torchlight. Trace the city’s ghost stories to their graves. And experience Toowong 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 Haunts of Brisbane Presents: Ghosts of the City tour is a not-for-profit event, that respects historical accuracy and cemetery values.