The Haunts of Brisbane Presents: Sorry Sagas of South Brisbane Cemetery



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Step into the stillness of night and join The Haunts of Brisbane for one of its rarest events: Sorry Sagas of South Brisbane Cemetery — a twilight wander through tales that are tragic, curious, and occasionally just plain strange.
Held only twice a year, this torchlit experience winds through the grand headstones and crumbling monuments of one of Brisbane’s most atmospheric cemeteries. As the curlews cry in the dark and watchful possums peer down from the fig trees, you’ll uncover real-life stories that lie somewhere between misadventure and misfortune — all carefully unearthed and retold by Liam Baker, founder of The Haunts of Brisbane and one of Queensland’s most dedicated paranormal historians.
Expect a selection of Brisbane’s lesser-known, head-scratching, and sometimes head-shaking tales, including:
🧍♂️ The vanished body scandal from Wolston Park
⚡ A 19th-century ‘electro-bath’ with very 21st-century consequences
🚂 The devastating 1947 Camp Mountain train crash
⚰️ A funeral hijacked — complete with last-minute family drama
🏚️ South Brisbane Cemetery’s notorious morgue, and the flood legends that won’t stay buried
Whether you’re a history buff, a curious mind, or just here for the frogs and folklore, this is an unforgettable way to explore the cemetery’s darker corners and forgotten chapters. All stories are sourced from historical records — no tall tales, just Brisbane’s strange-but-true past.
Join us after dark. Hear the stories that still echo. And see South Brisbane Cemetery like few ever do.
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: Sorry Sagas of South Brisbane Cemetery tour is a not-for-profit event, that respects historical accuracy and cemetery values.
