2-Hour J Ward Ghost Tour in Ararat with Criminal Asylum Stories

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Australia's home to the criminally insane at J Ward Lunatic Asylum
• 02 Hear stories of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace
• 03 Visit the governor's bathroom, hangman's gallows, original kitchen and shower block
• 04 Search the gravesites, West Wing, exercise yards and grounds for lingering souls

Enter J Ward Lunatic Asylum, Australia's home to the criminally insane, on a 2-hour ghost tour in Ararat. Explore the museum and hear tales of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace. Visit eerie spaces such as the governor's bathroom, hangman's gallows, original kitchen, shower block and gravesites as you search for the souls said to still linger within these walls.

Visit eerie spaces such as the governor's bathroom, hangman's gallows, original kitchen, shower block and gravesites as you search for the souls said to still linger within these walls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ararat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

J Ward Lunatic Asylum Museum and Ghost Tour

• Meet at J Ward, Girdlestone Street, Ararat 3377, around a 2.5-hour drive from Melbourne.

• Visit J Ward Lunatic Asylum, Australia's home to the criminally insane.

• Explore the museum, followed by a ghost tour through the former home of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace.

• See the governor's bathroom, hangman's gallows, original kitchen, shower block, gravesites, West Wing, J Ward Block, exercise yards and grounds in search of the souls that still linger.

• Learn about governors whose spirits are still said to lurk here, prisoners buried in the grounds, and the many souls trapped within these walls.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 2-hour ghost tour inside J Ward Lunatic Asylum and on its grounds

What's Not Included

• Tips

Know before you go

• No refunds will be provided. A change of date is permitted with a minimum of 48 hours' notice before your scheduled experience for a fee of AUD 5 per order. A new date must be chosen at the time of rescheduling. Non-attendance and late cancellation void your order.

• Guests must meet at the venue.

• Paranormal activity: very high.

• Due to the nature of the stories, children must be 12+ for the J Ward Tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

J Ward, Girdlestone Street, Ararat VIC, Australia

Tour start

Ararat Hospital, Girdlestone St, Ararat VIC 3377, Australia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.