Ipswich Cemetery Ghost Tour: 2 hours of haunted history

Walk the graves of Ipswich's haunted past with a historian who knows them

A two-hour guided ghost tour of Ipswich General Cemetery led by a historian, covering the cemetery's haunted stories including The Boy, the Ghost of the Walloon Saloon, Dan Kelly and a haunted castle. Children from age 10 are welcome. You'll need a torch and flat-soled enclosed shoes, and must show proof of full vaccination at check-in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ipswich Cemetery guided ghost tour

• Arrive at Ipswich General Cemetery
• Join 2-hour guided historic ghost tour
• Hear stories of haunted castle and convicts
• Learn about the boy made of stone
• Explore forgotten graves and bushrangers

The experience

Two hours on foot through Ipswich General Cemetery, on the edge of the city opposite a former mental asylum, with a guide who has run these tours since 1998. The cemetery itself is a morbid museum of forgotten graves, and the stories attached to them reach back through convicts, bushrangers and the city's darker corners. You hear about The Boy (a figure made of stone) the Ghost of the Walloon Saloon, Dan Kelly and a haunted castle that sits within the grounds.

The tour moves at a walking pace through the cemetery's paths and among its graves. You'll need a torch (a smartphone torch app works) and flat-soled enclosed shoes. Thongs, sandals and high heels mean entry is refused. The guide is experienced and speaks English, and a donation to Ghost Tours' Heritage Fund is included in the price.

Children from age 10 can join, though anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. You'll need to show proof of full vaccination (or a valid exemption, or be under 16) at check-in. Without it, entry is refused and no refund is given. Service animals are allowed, and public transport options run nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Two-hour guided tour with an experienced historian.
• donation to Ghost Tours' Heritage Fund.
• GST.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 26

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Historic Australia

Is this one for you?The walking pace and two-hour duration suit travelers with moderate fitness who can manage cemetery paths on foot. The early evening timing and torch requirement mean you'll need to plan ahead and bring a light source.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What stories does the guide tell on the Ipswich Cemetery ghost tour?

The tour covers haunted figures and events tied to the cemetery's graves, including The Boy (a figure made of stone), the Ghost of the Walloon Saloon, the bushranger Dan Kelly, and a haunted castle on the grounds. The guide draws on local history and the cemetery's role in Ipswich's past.

How long does the Ipswich Cemetery ghost tour take?

The tour runs for two hours and covers the cemetery on foot, moving at a walking pace through the grounds and among the graves.

What do I need to bring to the ghost tour?

You must bring your own torch. A smartphone torch app is acceptable. You'll also need to wear flat-soled enclosed shoes: thongs, sandals and high heels are not permitted and will result in refusal of entry with no refund.

What proof do I need to show before the tour starts?

You must show proof of full vaccination at check-in. If you have a valid exemption or are under 16, you may attend without proof. Without one of these, entry will be refused and no refund will be given.