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

Dare to enter the dark heart of Australia’s criminal past at J Ward Lunatic Asylum—the notorious home for the criminally insane.

Once housing Victoria’s most dangerous men, including infamous figures like Chopper Read, Gary Webb, and William Wallace, this forbidding institution hides a legacy of madness, murder, and misery within its cold bluestone walls.

Begin your night with a chilling exploration of the museum, before plunging into a ghost tour like no other. Creep through the governor’s private bathroom, stand beneath the hangman’s gallows, and feel the chill of the original kitchen and shower block where whispers of the past still echo.

Venture through the haunted West Wing, the eerie J Ward Block, abandoned exercise yards, and shadowy grave sites—where prisoners lie buried beneath unmarked soil. Discover the tales of governors whose spirits are said to still stalk the corridors, and the many tormented souls that remain trapped inside, unable—or unwilling—to leave.

This is not just a tour… it’s a descent into Australia’s most haunted asylum, where the line between the living and the dead is terrifyingly thin.

Approximate Duration: 2 hours

Venue: Mainly Indoors

Terrain: Moderate walking, some steps

Paranormal Activity: Very High

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