Melbourne in Australia is a bustling city with a myriad of places to see and various activities to do. Right from sports to culture to food to history, the city has it all to satisfy a traveler’s quest for the perfect place to have a memorable time. One interesting aspect of the city which is not known to many tourists is that there are many haunted places in Melbourne to give you a hair-raising experience. The city is known for some very scary sights and places which includes abandoned asylums, theaters, prisons and laneways.
10 Haunted Places In Melbourne
Melbourne can give a bone-chilling and thrilling time to the horror genre fans. Read on to know in detail about some of these places and get ready for a spine-chilling experience during your trip to the city.
1. Larundel Mental Asylum
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Started as a psychiatric treatment facility in the year 1953, Larundel Mental Asylum is most fabled for it the treatment of Australia’s most famous serial killer named Peter Dupas. The place was permanently closed down in 1999. Since then, it has become a favorite hub of ghost hunters, vandals, and antisocial. People who are brave enough to enter the premises are known to have heard sounds of doors banging, crying, an eerie sound coming from a music box and children’s laughter. The broken glass panes and doors, which are supposedly the work of the vandals, give this place a spooky feel. The place is now on the verge of getting completely demolished to build a residential development.
Location: Bundoora
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2. Princess Theatre
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Located in the East End district of the city, this is known as one of the haunted places in Melbourne. The interesting thing is that this place is still in operation with a capacity of 1452 seats. The legend goes like this that a famous theatre actor named Frederick Baker passed away while performing on stage inside this theatre in the year 1888. Since then, many actors and viewers have admitted to seeing a ghost-like an appearance in evening dress in the place. There is a tradition of keeping a vacant seat for this friendly person from the other world on the opening night of every show.
Location: Spring Street
3. Old Melbourne Gaol
This is at present a historical museum which was earlier operational as a jail. There were as many as 135 people who were hanged to death here including some of Australia’s most notorious criminals like Ned Kelly and Frederick Bailey Deeming. If you want to know more about the eerie details of this place, then you should go for Melbourne Gaol Ghost Tour. There are many different night tours conducted in the building. Some of the most well-known tours go by names like Ghosts? What Ghosts! A night in the Watch House and then there is this Hangman’s Night Tour which is anchored by a real hangman to give you the true feel of the place. Overall, this Old Melbourne Ghost Tour is something not to be missed for people who are fascinated by our spirited friends from the other world.
Location: Russell Street
Entry Fees: Starts from INR 2660; different tours have different charges
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4. Williamstown Ghost Tour
Melbourne has an ongoing connection with the spirits of the people who were involved in dubious activities and lost their lives in the dark alleys and lanes of the city which was then called Victoria. The past was full of lawless and crime full days and some of these stalkers from the era gone by can still be seen wandering around in the exact locations they passed away; of course in an ethereal form. For a complete experience of this lurid history, you need to go to the lanes of the Williamstown back alleys and lanes which is known for its haunted Melbourne ghost tour. The guide will tell you all about the gory details of the past and you can also see from your own eyes the shadows of the characters from these stories and feel their eerie presence.
Location: Corner of Nelson Place and Syme Street, Williamstown
Entry Fees: Starts from INR 1850
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5. Altona Homestead Ghost Tour
The erstwhile residence of the Langhorne family, this place is now converted into the Altona Laverton Historical Society. It is very well known for it’s Devonshire Tea. The other thing which makes it famous is the numerous paranormal activities which are sighted inside and outside the house. The visitors can take a 1.5 hours night tour of the place and experience the supernatural presence at it’s best. Located at a mere 20 minutes drive from the city, this is one of the haunted places in Melbourne which is worth a visit for all ghost hunters.
Location: Logan Reserve, Altona
Entry Fees: Starts from INR 1800
6. Pentridge Prison
This place is known for its harsh treatments of the inmates during its operational 147 years of service finally closing down in 1997 on the orders of the government of Australia. The prison is famous for imprisoning some of the most infamous names of the crime world such as Ned Kelly and his gang members, and Ronald Ryan, who was the last prisoner to be hanged in this facility. You can still hear the voices of the inmates crying, shouting, banging the doors of the cells while you take a Pentridge prison Ghost Tour which is for about 2 hours. The spooky walls and corridors of the inside of this building along with the vivid stories of the prisoners narrated by the guide will leave you with an experience which cannot be described in words.
Location: Coburg
Entry Fees: INR 2500
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7. The entrance of Young & Jackson Hotel
The hotel is located at the corner of two streets named Swanston Street and Flinders Street and is a well-known place in the City of Melbourne. As per legend, in the past, this place was a popular hub for prostitutes and many of them were murdered in the dark alleys near this hotel. Many male patrons have admitted to seeing a young girl who looks pretty from far but as you get close to her, she transforms into an old lady and shows her slit throat. This is her way of telling the world about the brutal way she was killed. Maybe, she is still in search of justice and punishment for her killer.
Location: Swanston Street
8. Queen Victoria Market
This is one of the oldest open-air markets in the city which is about 135 years old now. A known place for fresh produce and other specialty items, there have been many times some supernatural activities reported by the visitors and the stall owners here. Some of them are creepy noises from the car park, unseen objects colliding with the people and the ghost of a kid. Well, if you look at the long history of this market, then these are just small instances but here is an interesting fact related to the place. There was once a cemetery here with 9000 bodies buried under the grounds where this ancient market stands today. With the continuous hustle and bustle in this crowded place, the people who were supposed to ‘rest in peace’ are getting disturbed, probably triggering supernatural phenomena.
Location: Queen Street
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9. Flinders Street Station
Melbourne’s most popular and busiest station is Flinders Street Station. If you happen to be at the station at the wee hours of the night, then you might get a chance to see the ghost of a fisherman. It is usually seen hanging out at Platform No. 10 of the station. It is said that this platform was built at a place where there was once a fishing spot on Yarra River. Some also say that a man was found drowned in this place after a boat accident in the year 1902 near this area. Whatever it is, just keep an eye on Platform No. 10, if you are at this station late in the night.
Location: Flinders Street
10. Mitre Tavern
The oldest building in the city, this is a famous pub and a place frequented by the well-known people from society. The history of this place has many tales to tell with the stories about its past owners and other related events. It is said that one of the patrons of the pub named Sir Rupert Clarke hanged himself to death here inside the tavern. His mistress Connie Waugh can still be seen wandering around the place in her ethereal incarnation.
Location: Bank Place
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There are many more haunted places in Melbourne and this city offers a lot to explore for the Bravehearts who are willing to take a risk and venture out in the darkness of the night. For a complete experience, contact Travel Triangle, so we can help you plan a tour of Australia to some of the best places to have an unforgettable encounter with the ghouls.
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