LAW & ORDER: South Brisbane Cemetery
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Step into the shadows of history on our Law & Order: South Brisbane Cemetery tour—where the past comes alive under torchlight! This gripping experience unveils the untold stories of Queensland’s most notorious lawbreakers, rebels, and rogues.
By graveside, we’ll delve into the real-life tales of those who defied authority, dominated headlines, and did time behind bars. Expect scandal, intrigue, and jaw-dropping moments as we explore cases like:
⚖️ A ‘Red Flag’ rioting politician
🎩 The light-fingered phrenologist
🔗 300+ convictions (and counting!)
⚰️ A most unconventional exhumation
🕵️ The lawless lawyer with too many aliases
…and many more!
Join us as we dig deep into Queensland’s criminal past, where some gambled with the law—and lost. But be warned: these stories are as thrilling as they are true.
All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.
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 LAW & ORDER: South Brisbane Cemetery tour is a not-for-profit event, that respects historical accuracy and cemetery values.