Haunted History Awaits on Aradale Ghost Tour by Eerie Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking and standing for two hours over uneven ground.
Overview
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.
Aradale Ghost Tour
Every Friday & Saturday nights • Ages 12+ • 2 hours
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About This Adventure
Experience the chilling Aradale Ghost Tour, one of Australia's spookiest adventures. For two hours after dark, delve into a haunting history filled with eerie tales, brutal treatments, and ghostly encounters. Explore the eerie facilities, including the chapel and morgue, guided by theatrical historians in an intimate group of just 30.
Aradale Ghost Tour is one of the creepiest ghost tours in Australia.
Duration
2 Hours
About
Explore the facilities for 2 hours after dark. Be haunted by stories of bizarre history, brutal treatments, amazing personal stories, and of course lots of ghost stories. The tour travels through the administration building, chapel, kitchen, infirmaries, surgery theatres, morgue and the most intact cell blocks in Australia. Tours are limited to 30 people, and are lead by a team of professional theatrical historians.
Location
Meet at Ararat Lunatic Asylum 15 minutes prior to departure (For people who are late, Eerie Tours starts all tours on time and will not refund or rebook those who are late). Ararat Lunatic Asylum Heath St (directly off the Western Highway) Ararat, Victoria 3377 Australia
Starts Friday - start times depend upon daylight savings Starts Saturday - start time depends upon daylight savings
Tours can not run in the instance of an Extreme or Catastrophic weather rating, or Total Fire Ban days.
Adventure Tips
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.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Kangaroos in surrounding bushland
- Australian magpies frequently heard in the area
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.
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Recommended Gear
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.
fall|winter|spring specific
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.
summer specific