Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history

J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour

Ballarat, Australia

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Visit Australia's former home of the criminally insane, the J Ward Lunatic Asylum, about two hours outside of Melbourne. During this evening experience, check out the museum that now sits here before the 2-hour guided ghost tour begins. The tour introduces you to some of the notorious criminals who resided in the ward, including Chopper Read, as you explore the grounds in search of the souls who still linger here.

Tours run every Friday & Saturday evening.

What to remember

Important info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Minimum age is 12 years. Children 12 and over must be accompanied by a supervising adult ticket holder. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended. The 2-hour tour is mostly indoors with moderate walking and some steps. Tours take place in wet weather; in the case of extreme weather, the local tour operator will contact you directly to offer alternative options