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Step into Dunedin’s shadows with Hair Raiser Tours’ Shiver Street Tour, a haunting 2-hour walk unveiling true crime, ghost stories, and the chilling Old Gaol. Join New Zealand’s original ghost guide for a uniquely dark encounter with this historic city.
Step into Dunedin’s shadows with Hair Raiser Tours’ Shiver Street Tour, a haunting 2-hour walk unveiling true crime, ghost stories, and the chilling Old Gaol. Join New Zealand’s original ghost guide for a uniquely dark encounter with this historic city.
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Operated by Hair Raiser Tours · Dunedin, Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand’s southern city famed for its Scottish heritage and striking Victorian architecture, holds layered stories beyond its historic facades. At 110 Moray Place, Hair Raiser Tours offers an arresting way to engage with the city’s darker chapters through THE SHIVER STREET TOUR. This guided ghost and true crime walk invites adventurers and history buffs alike to uncover a side of Dunedin rarely seen in daylight.
Led by Andrew Smith, New Zealand’s original ghost guide, the Shiver Street Tour blends genuine historical insight with chilling anecdotes, diving deep into local lore surrounding infamous crime scenes and restless spirits. The route weaves through haunting highlights including the eerie Northern and Southern Cemeteries—grounds that hold more than just stones, but stories soaked in mystery and loss.
The tour's centerpiece, Dunedin’s Old Gaol, amplifies the atmosphere of this two-hour journey with its grim cells and whispered tales of confinement and justice. Visitors also encounter the city’s Ghost Gallery, a curated haunt that captures Dunedin’s supernatural vibe with striking displays and storytelling.
What distinguishes Hair Raiser Tours here is the expert narration from Andrew Smith, whose immersion in the paranormal community provides an authentic, spine-tingling experience. The inclusion of a signed copy of “Dunedin is a Ghost Town” gives guests a tangible keepsake tying their adventure back to the city’s shadowed history.
Situated in the heart of Otago, Dunedin’s evolving outdoor scene draws not only natural adventurers but also those curious about urban legends and eerie history. THE SHIVER STREET TOUR offers a unique complement to traditional outdoor recreation, providing a cultural and historical depth that enriches the visitor’s overall experience in this compelling corner of New Zealand.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect steady walking on city streets and some uneven surfaces.
The tour features mature themes and dark stories, so it’s best suited for teenagers and adults.
Tours begin at 110 Moray Place, Central Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Each tour runs approximately 2 hours.
The tour includes some uneven city walkways; contact Hair Raiser Tours directly to discuss specific accessibility needs.
Yes, but be mindful of low-light conditions and the sensitive nature of some sites.
All bookings are final with no cancellations or refunds, though you may transfer your ticket to another person with advance notice.
Dunedin’s Old Gaol was operational from 1863 to 1989 and remains a stark reminder of the city’s Victorian justice system.
Hair Raiser Tours focuses on low-impact urban tourism, raising awareness of Dunedin’s heritage while preserving historic sites through respectful visitation.
Hair Raiser Tours is a Dunedin-based tour operator specialising in guided ghost, crime and cemetery walks across Otago. The company offers a suite of 90-minute experiences that explore Dunedin's supernatural history, true crime stories and botanical heritage, with routes that include the Gothic Northern Cemetery, Southern Cemetery, the Old Gaol and the port town of Port Chalmers. Each tour focuses on factual history and storytelling: The Dunedin Crime Tour examines the city's criminal past and culminates with an after-dark visit to the Old Gaol; the Ghost Garden and Northern Cemetery tours combine cemetery botany and folklore with ghostly accounts; the Dunedin Ghost Tour features twilight visits and an exclusive Ghost Gallery; the Southern Cemetery Tour explores early settler tragedies; the Shiver Street Tour highlights true crime locations guided by Andrew Smith; and the Port Chalmers Ghost Tour investigates maritime hauntings and local legends. Guides present research-based narratives, cemetery history, architectural context and recorded local anecdotes. Tours run approximately 90 minutes and are presented in public walking formats suitable for adults and older teens. Hair Raiser Tours operates in central Dunedin and surrounding historic sites in Otago, making it a focused option for visitors seeking immersive historical and supernatural walking experiences. The business emphasises respectful engagement with cemetery sites and community histories while delivering guided after-dark storytelling and site visits for those interested in Dunedin's darker heritage. Tours accommodate small groups and visitors can book public departures or enquire about private arrangements for special dates and events year-round by prior arrangement.
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