Ghost Stories of South Brisbane Cemetery
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Dare to walk where shadows linger on our Ghost Stories of South Brisbane Cemetery tour — a torchlit journey into Brisbane’s haunted folklore and eerie legends that refuse to rest.
For generations, strange tales have stirred among these weathered stones. Now, we bring them to life with chilling accounts passed down by locals, grave-diggers, and curious night-time visitors. Along the way, you’ll hear about:
👧 The ghostly Spectral Flower Girl
🪖 A silent soldier who never left
💃 Strange lights and phantom figures dancing in the dark
🕯️ The infamous Lady in Black, mourning still
👻 The real stories behind the cemetery’s most persistent myths
…plus a few surprises that just might raise the hairs on your neck!
Led by award-winning cemetery historian Tracey Olivieri and historical archaeologist-come-paranormal researcher Liam Baker, this tour offers a respectful, spine-tingling walk through the cemetery’s ghostly lore — blending fact, folklore, and a touch of the unexplained.
No theatrics. No tricks. Just real stories that haunt the South Brisbane night.
All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.
(PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a theatrical tour).
Prices
- Single bookings: $20 per person/$15 per concession.
- FOSBC & Coffin Club members: $10 per member.
- Group bookings (four or more people): $15 per person.
- Tour gift vouchers make great gifts – purchase one (by value) here.
Walking difficulty
- Moderate (Grade 3) – Please be aware, given the ageing nature of the cemetery, this tour involves walking [slowly] up hills predominantly over generally modified terrain [hardened earth, less than 1200mm wide], mostly clear of intrusions & obstacles. Please advise us of any relevant medical concerns prior to attending the tour.
Duration
- 2 – 2½ hours [tour times can vary, depending on levels of customer interaction during the tour].
Age level
- This tour is suitable for ages 12 years and up – it contains supernatural, murder & suicide themes.
Private and Easy Access Tours
We can organise a Private Access tour just for your own group of friends. We also run Easy Access tours for groups with mobility issues. You can select any available tour type you want. Minimum cost is $225 for up to 15 people (extra people $15 per person).
All of our tours are run by the Friends of South Brisbane Cemetery (Inc.), under license from the Brisbane City Council.
Please contact tours@fosbc.au with your queries.
The Ghost Stories of South Brisbane Cemetery tour is a not-for-profit event, that respects historical accuracy and cemetery values.