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Ipswich Cemetery Ghost Tour

4.7 (14 reviews) 2 hours
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Ipswich Cemetery Ghost Tour

About this activity

Discover the haunted history of Ipswich Cemetery including The Boy, Ghost of the Walloon Saloon, Dan Kelly, The Haunted Castle and more…

On the edge of the city, opposite a former mental asylum, is a morbid museum. Explore eerie Ipswich General Cemetery on this 2 hour guided historic ghost tour. Hear stories of a boy made of stone, forgotten graves, a haunted castle, convicts and bushrangers.

Ipswich’s original historic ghost tours (est.1998) operated by haunted-historian Jack Sim, author of Ghost Trails Series HAUNTED IPSWICH.

Private and Luxury Historical Tours Walking Tours Ghost Tours Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 26 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Historic Australia

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Donation to Ghost Tours’ Heritage Fund
  • Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Included: 2hr Historic ghost tour with experienced tour guide through this haunted site

Not included

  • Not included: Torch

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours

    On the edge of the city, opposite a former mental asylum, is a morbid museum. Explore eerie Ipswich General Cemetery on this 2 hour guided historic ghost tour. Hear stories of a boy made of stone, forgotten graves, a haunted castle, convicts and bushrangers.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour for check-in.

    Meet outside the main cemetery gates of Ipswich Cemetery. Please note, the gates overlook the shelter shed on Cemetery Rd. - Look for our Ghost Tours Australia staff member.

End point

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour for check-in.

    Meet outside the main cemetery gates of Ipswich Cemetery. Please note, the gates overlook the shelter shed on Cemetery Rd. - Look for our Ghost Tours Australia staff member.

Using your ticket

Please ensure that this booking confirmation is circulated to all those that you have booked for.

  • Guests must be wearing flat-soled enclosed shoes. Thongs, sandals and high heels are not be permitted on tour.
  • We believe the weather really adds to the atmosphere of a tour. If there is rain, please bring an umbrella and or raincoat, and enjoy the tour. Tours will only be cancelled if conditions become dangerous - we will notify you in this circumstances.
  • Please bring a water bottle with you to keep hydrated during tour.
  • Each guest is required to bring their own torch. Torches on smart phones are suitable.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour is due to start.
  • Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years
  • There are no toilet facilities available at site. Please use facilities elsewhere before joining us at this site.
  • The consumption of alcohol and use of illegal substances are not permitted BEFORE or DURING a tour, any guest believed to be intoxicated, or otherwise under the influence will be asked to leave.
  • Smoking/Vaping is not permitted during our tours.
  • Once tours have commenced, guests will be unable to leave the tour group.
  • Historic Australia reserves the right to change a tour itinerary without notice.
  • Mobile & tablet devices are only to be used on tour whilst taking photographs or in an emergency.
  • Video cameras & recording devices of any sort are NOT permitted.
  • All tours, stories, tales etc are the intellectual property of Jack Sim & Historic Australia and may not be recorded or reproduced in any form without written permission prior to the commencement of a tour.
  • Horror costumes/makeup/masks are not permitted to be worn.
  • Paranormal investigation/ghost hunting is strictly NOT permitted.
  • Guests engaging in inappropriate behaviour will be asked to leave & not be entitled to a refund.
  • Historic Australia accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen property.
  • Undertaking a Historic Australia Tour is at your own risk.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Ghost Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years

  • All children under and including the age of 15 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

  • All travellers must have be fully vaccinated to attend the tour (unless you have a valid exemption or under the age of 16) - Proof of vaccination or exemption must be shown at check-in or you will be refused entry. No refund granted.

  • Clients must be wearing flat-soled enclosed shoes. If you are wearing thongs, sandals or high heels you will be declined entry. No refund granted.

  • Each guest is required to bring their own torch. Torch apps on smart phones are suitable.

Traveller ratings

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