Friday & Saturday nights • Ages 12 + • 90 Minutes
Uncover Ballarat’s dark past on a 90-minute guided ghost tour through its Gothic streets and alleys. Experience eerie stories and the history behind Victoria's most haunted spots every weekend night.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on city streets and alleys for 90 minutes.
Wildlife
History
Ballarat is known for its pivotal role in the Victorian gold rush and has a history marked by the highest number of executions in Victoria outside Melbourne.
Conservation
The tour supports local heritage preservation by highlighting cultural landmarks and educating visitors on respectful conduct in heritage sites.
Eerie Tours
Friday & Saturday nights • Ages 12 + • 90 Minutes
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.
Dress for the Weather
Ballarat nights can be chilly; wear warm layers and comfortable walking shoes for an enjoyable experience.
Arrive Early
Meet 15 minutes before the start time at Ballarat Railway Station under the clock tower to ensure a prompt departure.
Use Flashlights Sparingly
Preserve the eerie atmosphere by minimizing flashlight use during the tour, making the experience more authentic.
Prepare for Uneven Pavements
Wear sturdy shoes as walking routes include old streets and cobblestones with uneven surfaces.
Warm Jacket
Keeps you comfortable during chilly evening walks.
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Comfortable Walking Shoes
Necessary for navigating historic cobblestone and uneven pavements.
Portable Flashlight
Helpful but use sparingly to maintain the atmosphere.
Camera
Capture Victorian Gothic architecture in the low light.