Uncover Brisbane’s dark secrets with a self-guided walking tour. Explore haunted sites, solve puzzles, and discover untold stories at your own pace.
Uncover Brisbane’s dark secrets with a self-guided walking tour. Explore haunted sites, solve puzzles, and discover untold stories at your own pace.
- Central - Travel back to April 2, 1936, at Brisbane Central Station, where a shocking crime shook the city’s core. Discover the chilling story of a deadly encounter on the northern mail train, revealing a dark chapter in the station’s rich history. Experience this haunting narrative as you navigate the modern hustle and bustle of Brisbane’s busy…
- Central - Travel back to April 2, 1936, at Brisbane Central Station, where a shocking crime shook the city’s core. Discover the chilling story of a deadly encounter on the northern mail train, revealing a dark chapter in the station’s rich history. Experience this haunting narrative as you navigate the modern hustle and bustle of Brisbane’s busy transport hub, unaware of the sinister secrets hidden within its walls.
- Wickham House - Explore the chilling history of Wickham Terrace in Brisbane, where a shocking act of terrorism occurred in 1955. Visit the historic Wickham House and Ballow Chambers to learn about the events that shook the city.
- Boundary Street - Discover the chilling history of Brisbane’s Spring Hill on this tour. Dive into the intense events of September 22, 1976, when chaos erupted as an armed shooter terrorized the streets. Learn about the deadly standoff, hostage situation, and heroic actions that unfolded during this harrowing incident. Join the tour to capture the essence of this gripping tale and gather intriguing clues along the way!
- The Old Windmill - Explore the haunting history of Brisbane’s Old Windmill, a witness to suffering and injustice. Built by convicts in 1828, it served as a place of punishment and later, a gallows. Uncover the dark past of this historic site, now standing as a silent reminder of Brisbane’s brutal history.
- Supreme Court Library Queensland - Discover the haunting history of Brisbane’s Supreme Court where a vengeful act of arson by David Bertram Brooks in 1968 left the courthouse in ruins. Witness the resilience of the legal community as they salvaged important texts post-fire, continuing proceedings amidst the wreckage. The reconstructed Supreme Court now stands as a striking symbol of justice.
- Brisbane Arcade - Uncover the dark history beneath the gilded facade at Brisbane Arcade, the city’s oldest shopping arcade. Built in 1923 by the Mayne siblings, its origins are intertwined with a gruesome murder mystery involving their father. Delve into the hidden past as you stroll through the charming boutiques, where whispers of a bloodstained fortune linger beneath the ornate tiles. A must-visit for history enthusiasts seeking a captivating tale of wealth, scandal, and intrigue.
- Queen Street Mall - Discover Brisbane’s dark past at the site of the former Prisoners’ Barracks. Built in 1824 as a harsh penal colony, this location held convicts in severe conditions. While the barracks are gone, Queen Street’s buildings hold remnants of this history. Uncover this convict legacy on your visit.
- Queensland Parliament House - Step back in time to the dramatic events of the Pineapple Rebellion at Queensland Parliament House. Witness the clash between farmers and authority in a daring standoff that shaped history. Capture the moment with a photo/selfie in front of this historic landmark.
- Frog’s Hollow - Explore the dark history of Brisbane’s infamous Frog’s Hollow, once a notorious slum and red light district in the late 1800s. Discover the squalor, crime, and vice that plagued this area, where criminals ruled the streets and debauchery ran rampant. Visit Frog’s Hollow to delve into Brisbane’s shadowy past and uncover a chapter of the city’s history filled with violence and scandal.
- Post Office Square - Post Office Square in Brisbane, formerly the site of Brisbane Gaol, commemorates the tragic execution of Dundalli, an Aboriginal Turrwan leader resisting colonization. This solemn location serves as a vital reminder of Queensland’s history and the ongoing quest for justice.

- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
- Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
- Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
- Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
- Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
- A physical tour guide (not included)
- A physical tour guide (not included)
Discover the mysterious side of Brisbane with an intriguing self-guided walking tour that delves into the city’s secretive past. Uncover haunted locations, hear spine-tingling tales, and learn the hidden stories of convicts, politicians, and outcasts who influenced Brisbane’s history. From the Battle of Brisbane to whispered ghost stories, explore the…
Discover the mysterious side of Brisbane with an intriguing self-guided walking tour that delves into the city’s secretive past. Uncover haunted locations, hear spine-tingling tales, and learn the hidden stories of convicts, politicians, and outcasts who influenced Brisbane’s history. From the Battle of Brisbane to whispered ghost stories, explore the shadows of this lively city. Solve puzzles, wander through the city, and uncover hidden treasures at your own pace. Experience a unique adventure with your smartphone, blending a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
- Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
- Not recommended for visually impaired people
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
- Not recommended for seniors over 80
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.