Discover the haunted history of Rockhampton’s Southside Cemetery on this immersive night walk. Join guides for chilling stories and memorable moments beneath the night sky.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most visitors with moderate mobility
Wildlife
History
The cemetery was established in the late 1800s and has witnessed numerous significant local events, including military burials and community leaders.
Conservation
Efforts are made to preserve the historical gravesites and maintain the natural environment, ensuring respectful tourism and heritage conservation.
Time Safaris
Discover the haunted history of Rockhampton’s Southside Cemetery on this immersive night walk. Join guides for chilling stories and memorable moments beneath the night sky.
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
Carry a flashlight to safely navigate uneven paths and enhance the spooky atmosphere.
Dress warmly
Evenings can be cool, so wear layers to stay comfortable during the walk.
Stay quiet and attentive
Listen closely to the guides’ stories and keep noise to a minimum for a better experience.
Arrive early
Get there a bit before the start time to settle in and prepare for the immersive experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Stable footwear needed for walking on uneven cemetery paths.
Warm layers
Evening tours can be chilly, so dress warmly.
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Flashlight or headlamp
Provides better visibility during the walk and adds to the spooky vibe.
Notebook and pen
Optional for jotting down interesting stories or details.