J Ward Ghost Tour: Australia's Scariest Asylum!
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Overview
Venture into the chilling depths of the J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour, located a short drive from Melbourne. This walking tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Australia's most notorious former asylums, now a museum, after dark.
Participants can expect to be guided through the eerie corridors and grounds of J Ward, once home to some of the country's most criminally insane, including the infamous Chopper Read. The tour delves into the asylum's dark history, sharing tales of former residents and the lingering spirits believed to still roam its halls. This experience is led by a local guide who provides live commentary, enhancing the spooky atmosphere.
Please note that food and drinks are not included, and there is no hotel pick-up or drop-off service provided. This tour explores key stops of the J Ward Lunatic Asylum. This experience promises an unforgettable night for those brave enough to confront the past.




Highlights
Explore a Real Asylum: Walk through the halls of the J Ward Lunatic Asylum.
Hear Chilling Stories: Listen to real stories about the criminals who lived here.
Guided by a Local Expert: A local guide shares spooky tales about the asylum.
Nighttime Adventure: Experience the asylum at its spookiest - after dark.
Sentiment Analysis
Most customers really enjoyed the ghost tour because of the scary stories and spooky atmosphere. Some thought it was too long or did not like the gift shop.

Visitors loved hearing scary stories about the people who used to live there.
The guides are very good at telling the stories and making it spooky.
Many people felt like they really experienced something and would recommend it to others.
People thought it was fun to explore the old building at night.
Some visitors thought that the tour was a bit too long.
A few people did not like the gift shop at the start of the tour.
The Journey
J Ward Lunatic Asylum
Dare to explore J Ward Lunatic Asylum, a former prison for the criminally insane in Ararat, Australia. Originally built in 1859 as a goldfields prison, it was repurposed as a lunatic asylum, housing some of Australia's most notorious criminals including Chopper Read. Take a guided ghost tour through its chilling corridors, visiting the governor's bathroom, hangman's gallows, shower block, and grave sites. Uncover the stories of the governors whose spirits are said to remain, the prisoners buried on the grounds, and the countless souls trapped within these walls, making this a uniquely haunting historical experience.
Know Before You Go
This spooky ghost tour includes live commentary from a local guide who knows all the scary stories of J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Please remember that food and drinks are not included, and there is no hotel pick-up or drop-off service. Participants will need to meet at the designated meeting point to begin their chilling adventure into the past.
Hot Tip
Many visitors suggest wearing comfortable shoes since you'll be doing a lot of walking. Some people also felt real paranormal activity so be prepared to potentially feel something. Also if you don't like scary things this tour may not be for you!