Step beyond the usual on Aradale Extended Ghost Tour, a rare chance to walk through Australia’s largest abandoned asylum. Discover chilling history and forgotten stories in Ararat, Victoria.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on uneven ground and stairs.
Wildlife
History
Aradale was once the largest asylum in Australia, reflecting changing attitudes toward mental health care since the 19th century.
Conservation
Tours emphasize respectful visitation practices to protect sensitive structures and prevent damage to this heritage-listed site.
Eerie Tours
Step beyond the usual on Aradale Extended Ghost Tour, a rare chance to walk through Australia’s largest abandoned asylum. Discover chilling history and forgotten stories in Ararat, Victoria.
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.
Bring a flashlight
Some areas are poorly lit, so a reliable flashlight helps you navigate safely.
Wear sturdy shoes
The grounds and interiors have uneven surfaces and debris; solid footwear is crucial.
Dress warmly
Indoor temperatures can be chilly due to poor insulation and time of day.
Respect the site
This is a historic, sensitive location—please follow guides’ instructions and avoid touching fragile surfaces.
Flashlight
Essential for navigating dimly lit wards and hallways.
Sturdy closed shoes
Protects feet from debris and uneven floors inside the asylum.
Warm jacket
Keeps you comfortable in cold indoor conditions.
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Camera
Capture the eerie architecture and historic elements, but no flash photography inside.