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The 15 Australia Ghost Tours That Earn Their Price

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The 15 best australia ghost tours you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much walking it involves. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney - What the convict history adds to the ghost stories
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The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

1.The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 482 reviews · from $39Our pick

Join The Rocks Ghost Tours at 7:45 pm for a small-group walk through Sydney’s oldest quarter. Guides such as Craig, Lola, Phil, and Dave bring tales of murder, hangings, suicide, and hauntings to life while you explore locked gates, narrow lanes, historic buildings, and lesser-seen corners of The Rocks.

“It was a very informative tour. The walking felt easy and was not strenuous. Minimal uphills and only a handful of staircases. Lola was a fantastic guide and was very respectful of the history and she was well informed as well. Made for an excellent host.”

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Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise - Meeting at the lighthouse in Port Adelaide
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Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

2.Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

Cruise Port Adelaide with a skipper-guide such as Jim, Jason, Chris, or Alex, entering the Ships Graveyard and passing through the dolphin sanctuary and bird sanctuary. Expect maritime stories, possible dolphin sightings, wild birds, onboard toilets, and drinks for purchase.

“Chris and John were very knowledgeable and made the whole experience very enjoyable!”

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90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise - Leaving from 1 McLaren Parade in Port Adelaide
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90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

3.90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 321 reviews · from $63

Join Port River Cruises at Port Adelaide for a 90-minute cruise through the Ships’ Graveyard, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, and nearby bird sanctuary. Guides such as Alex, Jim, Naomi, and Jacob provide live commentary while you look for wild bottlenose dolphins from a small boat with a bathroom on board.

“The different viewing areas on the boat were great to see the sights along the river, and the crew members were very knowledgeable about the area. Seeing the pod of dolphins was a highlight.”

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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour - Starting at Adventure Kayaking SA
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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

4.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $55Top rated

Launch with Adventure Kayaking SA and paddle through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Garden Island Ships’ Graveyard. Guides such as Luke, Phil, Pippa, Tim, and Oli teach beginners the basics, lead you through mangrove creeks, and help you look for Port River dolphins, birds, and historic ship hulks.

“Phil and Luke (our instructors) were very knowledgeable not just in kayaking but about the area. We had a lot of fun and the mangroves forest is beautiful. Not to mention the dolphins! You can drive to the place (plenty of parking spaces) or you can catch Uber (up to 15 minutes wait) from Port Adelaide :)”

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Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour - Chinatown, spices, and the smoke of opium
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Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour

5.Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27

Join Lantern Ghost Tours at 8.30pm for a 2-kilometre walk through Melbourne’s darker past. Your English-speaking ghost host may be Linda, Chloe, Charlotte, or another guide, sharing tales of opium dens, poorhouses, Jack the Ripper, and Frederick Federici’s fatal fall.

“our guide Chloe was awesome. very knowledgeable and charismatic and made the tour extremely fun. would definitely recommend to others.”

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Port Arthur Ghost Tour - Storytelling matters more than paranormal proof
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Port Arthur Ghost Tour

6.Port Arthur Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 214 reviews · from $25

Follow guides such as Glen, Dave, Tara, Jim, and Nat through Port Arthur’s ruins, church, penitentiary, dwellings, and cells after dark. This 2km, 90-minute walk blends grim convict history, ghost stories, theatrical storytelling, and exclusive evening access. Expect steps, hills, changing weather, and a group of up to 25.

“More of a night tour of Port Arthur, with some stories of ghosts. Didn’t go into the dissection room, which was a major disappointment. Was also advertised that we would get a “bravery certificate”. Never got one of these. Quite disappointing really.”

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Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour - What the 90-minute walk is like
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Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour

7.Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 173 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Follow an English-speaking guide by lantern through Port Arthur’s buildings and ruins after dark. Hear stories linked to more than 1,000 deaths, documented paranormal reports since 1870, and guides such as David and Guy, whose lively storytelling adds plenty of suspense.

“Our first experience with Port Arthur was at night. Let’s just say the lead lantern bearer gets a more intense experience. All our guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and enjoyable to be around.”

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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour - Chinatown reveals crime, opium, and a local bar
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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

8.Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $46

Join guides such as Bridgette, Tess, Lenny, or Daniel for a three-hour walk through Melbourne’s darker past. Visit Queen Victoria Market, Old Melbourne Gaol, Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and three atmospheric bars. Drinks cost extra, and uneven streets make sensible shoes essential.

“The history told of Melbourne. Our guide Mercedes’ was great and made the trip very enjoyable. Visited Hidden bars you never knew where there. Also had a great group of people with us.”

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Sydney Ghost Walking Tour - Following the dark side of Sydney’s past
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Sydney Ghost Walking Tour

9.Sydney Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 156 reviews · from $27

Meet your guide at 8pm outside The Observer Hotel in The Rocks for a 90-minute walk through haunted streets, tunnels, alleys, and historic sites. Guides such as Georgia, Olivia, Thor, Doc, and Phil have led lively versions of the tour, which stays outdoors and returns to the starting point.

“Olivia was fantastic I saw a different side to The Rocks which I loved. I would recommend it for a night out”

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Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour - Getting started at Garden Island Boat Ramp
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Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

10.Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

You’ll paddle sheltered creeks and the Port River with an English-speaking guide, looking for dolphins, birds, mangroves, and 20 historic shipwrecks. Guides such as Tom, Oliver, and Aaron have helped beginners find their rhythm. Bring water, sun protection, insect repellent, and shoes that can get wet.

“It was a great adventure & the guides have plenty of experience & knowledge of the area. I would highly recommend this to people travelling sole or in a group. Head to Port Adelaide after for a cold beverage and the Museums/ history of the area.”

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Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Original - The stories behind the graves
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Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour – The Original

11.Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour – The Original

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $39

Walk Toowong Cemetery after dark with guides such as Andrew, Andy, or Tru, hearing researched ghost tales and Brisbane history among 120,000 graves. The two-hour tour includes steep hills, night views, and a copy of *Ghosts of Toowong Cemetery*. Bring a torch and wear enclosed, flat-soled shoes.

“Tru was an amazing storyteller gave me chills, can't wait for the next tour.It was spooky & the atmosphere was creepy love the stories and the storyteller”

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Adelaide: Ghosts, Dark Secrets and Paranormal Hunt Gaol Tour - The gaol’s hardest stories
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Adelaide: Ghosts, Dark Secrets and Paranormal Hunt Gaol Tour

12.Ghosts, Dark Secrets and Paranormal Hunt Gaol Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours at Adelaide Gaol with an English-speaking guide, hearing stories of Governor Ashton, Murderer’s Row, Sister Mary MacKillop, and the Patton family. The tour mixes prison history with hands-on paranormal investigation using real ghost-hunting tools.

“The guides were great, but didn’t live up to the promises of ghosts and high level of Paranormal activity.”

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Adelaides Dark Secrets True Crime Tours - Stop one: the National Crime Authority bombing
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Adelaides Dark Secrets True Crime Tours

13.Adelaides Dark Secrets True Crime Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $35

Walk central Adelaide with Nikki, a guide who works in criminal justice, and connect major landmarks with researched stories about bombings, killers, victims, psychology, and policing. The two to two-and-a-half-hour tour suits curious adults and older teenagers, but its subject matter is not for young children.

“Our guide was informative, knowledgeable and likeable. We highly recommend it even for locals. You’ll learn more than you think you will about Adelaide’s grittier crimes.”

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Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation - The history comes before the ghost hunting
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Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation

14.Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · from $32

Join Lantern Ghost Tours for a two-hour night walk through Adelaide Gaol, hearing stories of executions, prisoners, Governor Ashton, and Sister Mary MacKillop. You’ll use paranormal tools, including dowsing rods, and may choose to take part in a brief cell lockdown. Minimum age is 12.

“The guide and her assistant were both great! They were super friendly and knowledgeable about the jail. I had the best time. I took the dowsing rods for the ghost hunting part and it was crazy. The spirit was actually responding and I am skeRead more”

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Melbourne Ghost Tour - Williamstown’s uneasy medical stories
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Melbourne Ghost Tour

15.Melbourne Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · from $27

Walk Melbourne after dark with Lantern Ghost Tours and hear grim tales tied to the Old City, Williamstown, or Pentridge Prison. Guides such as Julie, Charlotte, Linda, and Timea use drama, photos, and local history to set the mood. Old Melbourne and Williamstown options can include dinner at a haunted historic pub.

“Loved the tour! Most of all loved that we got to see the pics of others who have gone on the tour! I also enjoyed the stories of the prisoner's who were once celled there. I would highly recommend doing it.”

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