Venture into Australia’s largest abandoned asylum with Eerie Tours in Ararat. Using state-of-the-art equipment, uncover the secrets and shadows of a classic haunted site on this six-hour immersive paranormal investigation.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable walking and standing for several hours, including stairs and uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
The Ararat Lunatic Asylum opened in 1867 and housed thousands until its closure in the 1990s, reflecting evolving mental health care.
Conservation
Eerie Tours operates with respect to the asylum’s heritage status, ensuring minimal impact on this significant historical site.
Eerie Tours
Venture into Australia’s largest abandoned asylum with Eerie Tours in Ararat. Using state-of-the-art equipment, uncover the secrets and shadows of a classic haunted site on this six-hour immersive paranormal investigation.
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.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure to avoid missing your start time.
Bring a Water Bottle
No drinks are available on site, so carry a full water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the six-hour tour.
Dress Warmly
Evenings in Ararat can get chilly, so wear layered clothing to remain comfortable during the night investigation.
Prepare for Darkness
The investigation occurs in very low-light conditions; helmets or handheld lights are typically not allowed, so be ready to rely on provided equipment.
Sturdy Footwear
Supports safe navigation of uneven and potentially slippery surfaces inside the asylum.
Layered Clothing
Helps regulate body temperature during cool nights and fluctuations in weather.
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Water Bottle
Necessary to stay hydrated throughout the six-hour tour with no onsite refreshment options.
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Notebook and Pen
Useful for documenting any personal observations or experiences during the investigation.