Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour for check-in.Meet at the entrance gates, South Brisbane Cemetery, Annerley Road, Dutton Park.
Description
Gravediggers say this is the creepiest cemetery in Brisbane…
Be led by lantern on this 2 hour guided ghost tour through the graveyard to the “Devil’s Plot”; hear the stories of the ghosts of Boggo Road Jail and the mysterious Woman in Black – maybe she appear on the tour?; gravediggers tales and sextons stories. Tour includes book The Ghosts of SOUTH BRISBANE CEMETERY by Jack Sim.
Brisbane’s original historic ghost tours (est.1998) operated by haunted-historian Jack Sim, author of the Ghost Trails Series HAUNTED BRISBANE Volume 1.
Tour Options
South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour
Itinerary
Admission included120 min
Visit haunted South Brisbane Cemetery (Dutton Park Cemetery) on this 1.5 hour guided historic ghost tour. See the Devil’s Plot where those executed at Boggo Road Jail - vicious killers and a hungry ghost, lie; the grave of a ghost girl, a sad sea captain, will o’ whisps, and a man buried alive.
What's included
Included
Lantern use during tour (one per booking)
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tours are proudly operated under licence with Brisbane City Council Cemeteries.
Guided historic ghost tour / storytelling experience
A copy of book: Ghosts of South Brisbane Cemetery by Jack Sim RRP $30.00
Donation to Heritage Fund
Not included
Torch
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
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
All children under and including the age of 15 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Ghost Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years, and will not be permitted on any tour.
A moderate amount of walking up steep hills is involved.
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.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour take?
South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour cost?
Prices start at $43 per person for this Brisbane experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour for check-in. Meet at the entrance gates, South Brisbane Cemetery, Annerley Road, Dutton Park. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 26 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
All children under and including the age of 15 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Ghost Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years, and will not be permitted on any tour.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(44)
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sajerin3
July 26, 2026
Friendly tour
A lot of history explained throughout the tour. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable.
The fee is quite high but we are told that half goes to the historic club to help finance refurbishment of sites.
The length of visit was ok, enough in the cold night air.
The guides do their best to create an eerie atmosphere. The group size was good.
Operator response
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback! we're so glad you enjoyed our South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour. We do indeed donate a portion from each ticket sale to the heritage fund which maintains the cemetery. The ticket price also includes the book of GHOSTS OF SOUTH BRISBANE CEMETERY by JACK SIM or a Ghost Tours Australia magnet (valued at $30 - $35).
Team at Ghost Tours Australia / Historic Australia
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Belle1992B
May 30, 2026
Birthday present gone wrong
I wouldn't go here if your interested in looking at graves and people who died. You will be walked around made to feel like your a child who can't look at anything other than what the guide wants you to. Your walked to 4 points of the cemetery and told a story that's too long and drawn out about maybe 5 graves max ... u cannot have a look at the sites around you or on any other track than where the guides want u to go. Very boring and a few i would say unsure things such as the devils plot having no names due to being criminals when I looked a bit further I found one and was quickly told to step away by the guide.
Operator response
Are you sure you have undertaken our tour? We could not find your booking in our system. We are not the only operators, however we are the original Ghost Tours at South Brisbane Cemetery.
It could not be ours as we visit 10 different graves in two hours throughout the cemetery. If you wanted to look at any graves on our tour you merely need to ask our guides. As to the Devil's Plot the prisoners buried there had a wooden marker when they were initally buried but no gravestones - they were unmarked; this is absolutely true. There is one exception to this and that is Patrick Kenniff the bushranger whose brother was allowed to erect a gravestone on his grave. That grave is one of those we visit on the tour and talk about this detail which makes us think you did not undertake our award winning tours or you would surely recall this tale. There is a plaque erected by the Brisbane City Council with the names of those buried there listed, however this is modern and does not date to the days when those executed were being buried. The guides explain all these details as part of the content. It is hardly boring information. We have no idea if this is a legitimate complaint. Our guides encourage our customers at the end of the tour to contact us directly if you have feedback. If customers are unsatisfied we are happy to try to make things right. Leaving a 1 star review is really not justified.
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Natani F
March 9, 2026
Would definitely recommend this tour.
My partner and I recently visited the South Brisbane Cemetery and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The tour guides were engaging, well-spoken, and professional, sharing a wealth of information and fascinating stories throughout the tour. Their storytelling really brought the history of the cemetery to life and kept us interested from start to finish.
I would also really like to applaud both of your guides. They did a fantastic job creating such an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere for the group. Their knowledge, confidence, and ability to tell stories in such an interesting way made the whole experience memorable. It was clear they are passionate about what they do.
We had such a positive experience and really appreciated doing something a little different, as we haven’t done anything like this before. We’re already looking forward to booking another tour with Ghost Tours Australia in the future.
Operator response
Hello Natani,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour. We'll pass on your kind words to your guides.
Be sure to check out our Lutwyche Cemetery Haunted History Tour next! BOOK ONLINE HERE:
https://ghosttoursaustralia.com.au/brisbane-ghost-tours/lutwyche-cemetery-haunted-history-tour/
Team at Ghost Tours Australia/ Historic Australia
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jojo211173
November 1, 2025
Great guides - history in abundance
We did the Goodna tour - enjoyed it very much - such a varied & interesting history ! Kinda sad to see such a lot of unmarked graves from the asylum - we had a lovely time .
Operator response
Hi Jo,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the fascinating , and sometimes very moving ,history of Goodna Cemetery. The stories of the asylum and the unmarked graves are indeed powerful, and it means a lot to us to share them with guests like you.
It looks like your lovely review may have been posted on a different tour listing, but we truly appreciate your kind words about the Goodna Cemetery Haunted History Tour. We’re thrilled you had such a great time and hope to see you again soon on another of our ghost tours!
Warm regards,
Historic Australia
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erfanehh2025
October 31, 2025
Boring
The tour was extremely disappointing and a complete waste of time and money. There was nothing exciting or engaging about it — everything felt dull, unorganized, and poorly presented. The guide lacked enthusiasm and knowledge, making the entire experience feel even more tedious. I kept waiting for something interesting to happen, but it never did. I wouldn’t recommend this tour to anyone — there are far better ways to spend your day.
Operator response
Hi Erfaneh,
Thank you for sharing your feedback, we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience on the South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour didn’t meet your expectations. We always aim to provide an engaging, well-researched, and atmospheric experience, so it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short during your visit.
We take your comments about the guide’s enthusiasm and presentation seriously and will review this with our team to ensure we maintain the high standards our guests expect. While most guests on that evening shared positive feedback, we understand that everyone’s experience is personal, and we regret that yours wasn’t what you hoped for.
We’d appreciate the chance to learn more about your experience and see how we can make it right. Please reach out to us directly at admin@historicaustralia.com.au or 0401 666 441.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Your feedback helps us continue to improve.
Kind Regards,
Historic Australia
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586carlis
May 5, 2025
Amazing hosts, perfect evening!
The two gentlemen hosting were absolutely exceptional. The stories were brilliantly told and the atmosphere was haunting yet enjoyable. The rain and lamps provided created the perfect spooky evening. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Hello!
Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. Harlly and Jeaun are truely amazing. We are grategul to have them on the team!
We are gald to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again very soon on other tours!
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Samantha_D
April 6, 2025
Story Tellers
What great story tellers the guides are who are twin brothers. Very interesting to learn about the cemetery. Throughly enjoyed our time and would love to go to the Cemetery through the day to see where we walked.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. Harlly and Jeaun are wonderful and we're pleased you had an enjoyable evening
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Freddie_H
December 16, 2024
Ghost night at the cemetery
We got public transport to the cemetery, we were met at the gate and given a lantern prior to the start of the event which was run by brothers, which were extremely knowledgeable very sociable and made the evening very enjoyable and worth going. So much so we are venturing to the cemetery again in daylight .
Operator response
Hello Freddie!
Thank you for leaving such a nice review, it means a lot to us! We are glad to hear that you had great time with Jeaun and Harley, they are our great assets on the tour guide team.
We also offer other tours in Toowong Cemetery, our guides there are also amazing. We are looking forward to seeing you again on our tours soon!
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stbryanw
August 12, 2024
Creepy and very well done
Very creepy tour with lots of very interesting stories. Also, the twins who were guiding it did a great job building atmosphere.
Operator response
Hi there, thank you for leaving this wonderful review. We strive to meet a balance between ghost stories with an element of history, and are glad that you appreciated it. Hope to see you soon!
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Shendelle H
March 31, 2024
Definitely recommended
We thoroughly enjoyed our night. We have done many ghost tours around Australia and overseas, and your tours always rate highly with us. We love the true life stories, the highly researched backgrounds of the ppl who are buried there.
It's been a long time between drinks worth your tours. The last one we did was the last sleepover at boggo road. We would love to go back there!
Last night was amazing. There was so much activity. We captured many things in photos that are very clear. Thank you for offering these tours. It's highly educational and very enjoyable.
Operator response
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the detailed stories and research. It’s wonderful that you captured such clear photos and found the experience educational and fun. We can’t wait to have you back for another adventure. Thanks again for your support!
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