Step into the shadows of Ararat’s most notorious site with Eerie Tours’ Aradale Ghost Tour. Two hours of after-dark storytelling through one of Australia's best-preserved asylums awaits those drawn to history’s darker side.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking and standing for two hours over uneven ground.
Wildlife
History
Ararat Lunatic Asylum was once Australia's largest psychiatric hospital, operating from the 1860s to the 1990s, and remains one of the most intact asylum complexes in the country.
Conservation
Tours promote awareness of heritage preservation while minimizing impact by limiting group sizes and restricting access on extreme weather days.
Eerie Tours
Step into the shadows of Ararat’s most notorious site with Eerie Tours’ Aradale Ghost Tour. Two hours of after-dark storytelling through one of Australia's best-preserved asylums awaits those drawn to history’s darker side.
Eerie Tours is a specialty tour operator based in Ararat, Victoria, offering immersive ghost tours, cemetery walks, dinner-and-tour evenings, and hands-on paranormal investigations. The company runs a range of experiences in Ballarat and Ararat, including Ballarat Old Cemetery Night Tours, multiple Ballarat Ghost Tours (including dinner-and-tour options), the Aradale Ghost Tour and Aradale Extended Ghost Tour at the historic Ararat Lunatic Asylum, and structured paranormal investigation sessions.
Aradale tours explore Australia's largest abandoned lunatic asylum, with theatrical historians guiding intimate groups (just 30) through facilities such as the chapel and morgue during the two-hour Aradale Ghost Tour, while the Aradale Extended Ghost Tour offers a four-hour option into areas not accessible on other tours. Paranormal Investigations and the Ultimate Paranormal Investigation use cutting-edge equipment and expert investigators for two-, three- or six-hour sessions, with the ultimate investigation accessing restricted asylum areas.
Ballarat experiences include a 90-minute Ballarat Old Cemetery Night Tour that visits the Chinese and Jewish cemetery sections and stories of the Gold Rush era, plus Ballarat Ghost Tours on Friday and Saturday nights, rain or shine. Select Ballarat experiences pair a spine-tingling tour with a two-course meal at Squires Loft Steak Restaurant. Durations range from 90 minutes to six hours, depending on the chosen experience. Booking secures access to specific sites and time-limited tours at Ballarat and Aradale locations in Victoria.
Base Location
Ararat, Victoria
Launching point for Ballarat and Aradale tours
Tours Offered
9 experiences
Ghost tours, cemetery nights, and investigations
Duration Range
90 min–6 hrs
From 90 minutes up to six hours
Max Group Size
30
Intimate groups for Aradale Ghost Tour
Reserve limited spots for Aradale asylum tours, Ballarat cemetery nights, or a hands-on paranormal investigation — select dates fill fast.
Arrive Early and On Time
Tours start promptly at the scheduled time; late arrivals cannot be accommodated or refunded.
Wear Layers for Cool Evenings
Even in warmer months, the after-dark temperatures inside the stone buildings can be chilly.
Prepare for Walking on Uneven Surfaces
The asylum’s historic grounds feature uneven flooring and some stairs—sturdy footwear is recommended.
Bring a Torch for Extra Caution
Though the tour guides provide lighting, a small personal flashlight may help navigate darker corners safely.
Sturdy walking shoes
To navigate uneven floors, stairs, and outdoor paths comfortably and safely.
Warm layers
Necessary for nighttime chill inside thick stone buildings and outdoor surroundings.
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Flashlight or headlamp
Helpful for added visibility during dark passages not fully lit by tour lights.
Bug repellent
Recommended for summer tours to guard against mosquitoes around the grounds.
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