Altona Homestead Ghost Tour Melbourne: Paranormal Investigation

Walk through a haunted homestead where the Langhorne family's history still echoes

A 90-minute ghost tour of Altona Homestead, one of Australia's original homesteads near Melbourne, led by a professional guide in English. The homestead has a documented history of paranormal activity linked to the Langhorne family's births, deaths and personal tragedies. Tours run the first Saturday of each month. The route mixes indoors and outdoors over moderate, flat terrain with a couple of steps at the entrance. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Altona Homestead and explore hauntings

• Drive 20 minutes from Melbourne
• Tour original Altona Homestead
• Explore indoors and outdoors areas
• Learn about Langhorne family history
• Experience paranormal investigation highlights

The experience

What draws people to Altona Homestead is not the architecture alone. It's the weight of the stories embedded in it. The Langhorne family lived and died here, and their colourful history, marked by births, deaths and heartaches, has left the building alive with activity. The homestead sits only 20 minutes drive from Melbourne in a leafy park, and it has been the subject of paranormal investigations for years. A professional guide leads you through both the interior and the grounds, walking flat paths with just a couple of steps at the entrance, piecing together the documented hauntings and the family history that explains them.

The tour runs 90 minutes and happens the first Saturday of each month. You'll need flat, comfortable shoes for walking, and the tour goes ahead in wet weather: dress accordingly if rain is forecast. Service animals are welcome. Public transport options are available nearby if you're coming from the city without a car.

What’s included

• Entry to Altona Homestead.
• professional guide leading the 90-minute tour.
• access to both indoor and outdoor areas of the homestead.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 20:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Lantern Ghost Tours

Is this one for you?The tour leaves from the homestead itself near Melbourne, so you don't need a car to reach it: public transport gets you there. If you're staying in the city without your own transport, this settles the logistics of getting to a paranormal site outside town.

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Top questions

What is Altona Homestead and why is it considered haunted?

Altona Homestead is one of Australia's original homesteads, located 20 minutes from Melbourne. The Langhorne family lived there for generations, and the building has a documented history of paranormal activity linked to the births, deaths and personal tragedies that occurred within it. The site has been the subject of paranormal investigations.

How long is the ghost tour and what does it cover?

The tour lasts 90 minutes and takes you through both the interior of the homestead and the surrounding grounds. The route is mostly flat with a couple of steps at the entrance, and a professional guide explains the hauntings and the family history behind them.

When do the tours run and how do I get there from Melbourne?

Tours run the first Saturday of each month. The homestead is 20 minutes drive from Melbourne, and public transport options are available nearby if you don't have a car.

What should I wear and are there any age restrictions?

Wear flat, comfortable shoes for walking. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult ticket holder. The tour goes ahead in wet weather, so dress accordingly if rain is forecast.