1.5 Hour Tour! ADULT CONTENT - not advised for young kids
Discover the shadowed past of Rockhampton City on an adults-only night tour that reveals gruesome murders, tragic suicides, and chilling accidents. This 1.5-hour experience goes beyond ghost stories, offering a gripping dive into the city’s darkest history.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Basic walking fitness is required to comfortably complete city street walking during the tour.
Wildlife
History
Rockhampton was established as a municipality in 1860 and rapidly grew as a port and commercial hub surrounded by cattle grazing land.
Conservation
Local guides operate tours with consideration for minimizing noise and environmental impact to preserve both community and wildlife well-being.
Time Safaris
1.5 Hour Tour! ADULT CONTENT - not advised for young kids
Time Safaris is a Rockhampton-based tour operator located in The Range, Queensland, offering guided historical, paranormal and paleontological experiences. The company presents five distinct tours: Cemetery Night Walk, Prehistoric Zoo Walking Tours Rockhampton, RockHampton Historic Day Tour, Ghost, Murder and Jack the Ripper Night Walk, and DARK ROCKHAMPTON — the adults-only night tour. Each tour focuses on factual local history and curated stories drawn from Rockhampton’s past.
The Cemetery Night Walk guides participants through Rockhampton’s Southside Cemetery, visiting graves featured in prior ghost and murder walks and sharing documented accounts of soldiers, troubled souls and notable events. The Prehistoric Zoo Walking Tours at Rockhampton Zoo are led by paleo-author Phil Hore and include handling real fossils from dinosaurs, giant crocs and terror birds, combining education with close encounters at the zoo. The RockHampton Historic Day Tour is a one-hour walk across the Riverside Precinct, highlighting the city’s largest collection of heritage buildings and narratives about bushrangers, bank heists and wartime efforts. The Ghost, Murder and Jack the Ripper Night Walk is a one-hour evening tour beginning at the Criterion Hotel that explores Rockhampton’s earliest murder and links to wider historical crime narratives. DARK ROCKHAMPTON is a 1.5-hour adults-only tour focusing on gruesome murders, suicides and accidents.
Time Safaris presents guided, themed walks that rely on local sources, a named expert for the prehistoric tour, and fixed starting locations, providing clear, bookable experiences for visitors to Rockhampton. Tours are suitable for visitors interested in history, fossils, and after-dark storytelling and culture.
Tours Offered
5
Five guided experiences in Rockhampton
Expert Guide
Phil Hore
Paleo-author leads zoo fossil tours
Location
The Range, QLD
Based in The Range, Queensland
Adult Tour
1.5 hours
1.5-hour adults-only night tour
Book a spot on the Cemetery Night Walk, Prehistoric Zoo Walking Tours with Phil Hore, RockHampton Historic Day Tour, Ghost, Murder and Jack the Ripper Night Walk, or DARK ROCKHAMPTON adults-only night tour.
Bring a flashlight
Nighttime walking tour involves dimly lit streets—carry a flashlight to navigate safely.
Dress for the weather
Queensland nights can vary—layers help you stay comfortable during the tour.
Suitable for adults only
This tour contains mature content; it is not suitable for children or teenagers.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect to walk for 1.5 hours on uneven city pavements; sturdy footwear is a must.
Flashlight
Helps illuminate dark areas along the night tour route.
Light jacket or sweater
Keeps you warm if temperatures drop after sunset.
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Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking on varied urban surfaces.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warm Queensland evenings.
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