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Step into one of Australia’s most haunted locations with Eerie Tours’ paranormal investigations in Ararat, VIC. Use advanced ghost-hunting gear on a chilling 2-3 hour night adventure.
Step into one of Australia’s most haunted locations with Eerie Tours’ paranormal investigations in Ararat, VIC. Use advanced ghost-hunting gear on a chilling 2-3 hour night adventure.
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Ararat, Victoria, may seem an unlikely hotspot for adventure travel, but for thrill-seekers drawn to the paranormal, it’s a destination unlike any other. At 13 Heath St, Eerie Tours operates out of the infamous Ararat Lunatic Asylum, a site steeped in history and dark tales that make it one of Australia’s most haunted locations. This is where reality bends and the unknown beckons.
Eerie Tours offers a two- or three-hour paranormal investigation experience led by Australia’s premier ghost-hunting team. Using cutting-edge tools—including night vision cameras, infrared goggles, laser grids, EMF detectors, and spirit boxes—participants immerse themselves in a hands-on quest for supernatural evidence. The asylum’s imposing stone walls and shadowed corridors create an eerie backdrop that challenges guests to keep their wits sharp.
What sets this experience apart in the landscape of Australian outdoor adventures is its blend of historic intrigue and high-tech investigation. The asylum, active in the early and mid-20th century, carries a weighty past involving mental health care and forgotten stories, adding layers to the atmosphere. Participants don’t simply walk through the grounds; they use scientific devices to actively record and interpret unexplained phenomena, lending a unique edge to this nighttime adventure.
Beyond the adrenaline rush, Eerie Tours connects visitors to Ararat’s cultural fabric, introducing a rarely seen facet of the region’s heritage. The site’s unusual geology—solid volcanic rock foundations of the Western District—also affects the electromagnetic environment, a fact that some believe enhances paranormal activity.
If you’re in Melbourne or elsewhere in Victoria, a short trip to Ararat offers an adventure that defies conventional outdoor pursuits. Eerie Tours provides a rare blend of history, storytelling, and hands-on exploration for those ready to face the spectral unknown.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly standing and slow walking indoors and outdoors.
No, Eerie Tours provides full equipment training and expert guidance regardless of experience.
Dress warmly, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a sense of curiosity. All investigation equipment is supplied.
No, tours are restricted to guests aged 18 and over due to the content and nighttime environment.
Tours do not run during extreme weather or fire ban days; tickets are non-refundable under these circumstances.
Flash photography is discouraged to avoid interference with equipment and to maintain atmosphere.
All tours meet at Ararat Lunatic Asylum, 13 Heath St, Ararat VIC 3377, Australia, 15 minutes before scheduled time.
Ararat Lunatic Asylum operated from the 1860s until the 1990s and influences local ghost lore deeply tied to the town’s heritage.
Eerie Tours emphasizes minimal impact practices, respecting the heritage building and surrounding environment during investigations.
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.
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