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Historical Walking Tour of Toowong Cemetery - Brisbane

Historical Walking Tour of Toowong Cemetery

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels, moderate walking involved.

Overview

Discover Brisbane's haunted history on the Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour. Uncover stories of notorious figures and supernatural mysteries in this eerie and engaging walk through the city’s oldest burial ground.

Ghost Tour
Toowong, Queensland

Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Original

From $55 • 2 Hours • Ages 10+ • Visit Brisbane's largest cemetery and walk among the amazing history

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About This Adventure

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour ghost tour of Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane's largest burial ground. Guided by an experienced storyteller, uncover chilling tales of a living statue, a buried boxer, and notorious figures from history. This unique experience promises an unforgettable journey into the eerie past of the City of the Dead.

Visit the necropolis of Toowong Cemetery – Brisbane’s City of the Dead, Queensland’s largest burial ground on this 2hr guided historic ghost tour. Hear real ghost stories of a statue that comes to life, a deceased governor, black widow, murderers, a buried boxer and more…

Tour Includes

✔ 2 hour historic ghost tour with experienced guide through this haunted site ✔ Book The Ghosts of Toowong CEMETERY - Volume 1 by Jack Sim / Ghost Tours Australia souvenir magnet (included book title may vary - valued at $30) ✔ Restricted tour size ✔ Donation to Ghost Tours’ Haunted Heritage Fund

Important Information

BRING YOUR OWN TORCH - A torch is required for the tour. Each guest must bring 1 torch per person (Phone apps are suitable)

NO TOILET FACILITIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE, please use facilities elsewhere before joining us at this site

WEAR FLAT ENCLOSED SHOES - All guests must wear flat enclosed shoes. Other shoes will not be accepted.

BRING A WATER BOTTLE -To keep you hydrated during the tour

TOURS WILL STILL RUN IN THE RAIN - We believe the weather really adds to the atmosphere of a tour. If there is rain, please bring an umbrella and or raincoat, and enjoy the tour. Tours will only be cancelled if conditions become dangerous - we will notify you in these circumstances close to the tour time.


ALCOHOL/ ILLICIT SUBSTANCE USE The consumption of alcohol and use of illegal substances are not permitted BEFORE or DURING a tour, any client believed to be intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be admitted at time of check-in.

SMOKING Smoking/ vaping is not permitted at any time during our tours. If anyone forgets this, and starts smoking, they will be asked to immediately cease. If they do not, they will be asked to leave the tour.

MOBILE / TABLET DEVICE USE Mobile and tablet devices are only to be used on tour whilst taking photographs or in an emergency. If you use your phone/ tablet for any other purpose during any of our tours, you will be asked to stop. Refusal to do so may result in you being asked to leave the tour.

Paranormal investigation / ghost hunting is strictly not permitted This includes but is not limited to: apps on mobile devices, Ouija boards, pendulums, video and still photography, psychic, medium and clairvoyant channelling of spirits.

Please always: • Respect the role/authority of the tour guides. • Respect other client’s experience. • Respect the historic sites visited.


Accessibility

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Suitability

Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years. Parents and guardians are advised that this tour features strong content in the form of true historic information and tales delivered through storytelling. The stories may include gruesome and macabre material including murders, crimes, violence, deaths, executions, and suicide. The stories can be frightening, scary and distressing especially for young children.

Under 10's not permitted on tour. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult.


PLEASE NOTE: Ticket price changes for tours from (& including) 1st March 2025

Adventure Tips

Attend at dusk

Join the tour in the early evening to experience the eerie atmosphere at its best.

Bring a flashlight

A flashlight can help illuminate the path through the darkened cemetery.

Wear comfortable shoes

The tour involves walking over uneven terrain and historic pathways.

Stay with the group

For safety and the best experience, stick close to your guide and fellow visitors.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Owls
  • Bats

History

The cemetery served as Brisbane’s main burial ground until 1914 and reflects Victorian-era mourning practices.

Conservation

The site is actively maintained by local preservation groups to protect its historic significance and natural surroundings.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Provides support on uneven and historic pathways.

Small flashlight or headlamp

Essential

Ensures visibility in darker areas of the cemetery.

Water bottle

Stay hydrated during the walk.

Warm jacket

Keep comfortable if the weather is cool.

winter specific