Discover the chilling history of Ballarat’s Old Cemetery on a guided night tour. After exploring haunted grounds, enjoy a delicious dinner at Squires Loft Steak Restaurant for an unforgettable evening combining history and gourmet dining.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Average fitness required for walking and standing during the tour
Wildlife
History
Ballarat's cemetery dates back to the 1850s and is a vital part of the city's gold rush legacy, serving as the final resting place for notable figures and settlers.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to preserve the historic headstones and maintain the cemetery as a cultural heritage site, emphasizing respect and environmental sustainability.
Eerie Tours
Discover the chilling history of Ballarat’s Old Cemetery on a guided night tour. After exploring haunted grounds, enjoy a delicious dinner at Squires Loft Steak Restaurant for an unforgettable evening combining history and gourmet dining.
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.
Wear comfortable footwear
Sturdy shoes are recommended as the tour involves walking on uneven graveyard paths.
Bring a flashlight
A flashlight can help illuminate dark corners and enhance the spooky experience.
Dress warmly at night
Evenings can be cool, so layers will keep you comfortable during the tour.
Arrive early for reservations
Secure your spot by arriving ahead of time, especially during peak season.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports safe, enjoyable walking on uneven surfaces.
Warm clothing layers
Keeps you comfortable during potentially chilly nights.
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Flashlight or headlamp
Helps illuminate dark spots during the tour.
Notebook and pen
Great for jotting down stories and historical notes.