SITE PARTNER:  

Brisbane Ghost Tours

Toowong & South Brisbane Cemetery

Updated: Mar 09, 2025

Discover Brisbane's haunted history with mainland Australia's longest running Ghost Tours (established in 1998 by horror historian Jack Sim) at some of Queensland's spookiest sites including Boggo Road Gaol, Ipswich Cemetery, Nundah Cemetery, South Brisbane Cemetery and Toowong Cemetery.

Brisbane Ghost Tours

Toowong Cemetery, spread over 44 hectares, is the largest cemetery in Queensland and the final resting place of 120,000 souls - some famous and many infamous. With leafy trees and rolling hills, this picturesque burial ground is frequented by joggers and dog walkers during the day, but few dare to visit after dark.

The Original - Visit Brisbane’s biggest cemetery and walk among the graves and tombs in this city of the dead.Hear ghost stories including the Black Widow, The Angel & the Black Prince.

Brisbane Ghost Tours

Located on 27 acres of land beside the Brisbane river, South Brisbane Cemetery (also known as Dutton Park Cemetery) is heritage listed and is located four kilometres from the CBD. The first burial took place in 1870. There are approximately 19,500 graves in the cemetery.

South Brisbane Cemetery Tour - Almost 100,000 souls lie at rest here …and forty-two do not – the prisoners hanged at the notrious Boggo Road Gaol across the road. Hear stories of hungry ghosts, criminals, vicious killers, floods & bloody murder.

Need to know -  Brisbane Ghost Tours are based on research that comes from archives, libraries, texts, personal diaries, recollections & interviews with real people to capture their experiences. Well known Brisbane's Jack Sim, is the owner of Brisbane Ghost Tours and has been operating Brisbane Ghost Tours for over 25 years.

Brisbane Ghost Tours is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com

 

Toowong Cemetery

Birdwood Tce

Toowong

Fri, Sat 7.30pm

South Brisbane Cemetery

185 Annerley Rd

Dutton Park

Sat 7.30pm

3344 7265

Map

Toowong Cemetery

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns
A captivating exhibition celebrating Australia's native birds flies into Logan Art Gallery
Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community
Westfield Mt Gravatt is bringing all the football excitement to Brisbane
Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25
Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch so come along to his show and take him down a peg
Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with a brand-new whimsical production
Lifeline’s Brisbane Bookfest is back for 9 huge days this winter!
A feel-good musical celebration of friendship, courage, and finding your voice
EDITOR'S PICK

Brisbane Greeters Tours

See Brisbane through the eyes of a local with these free guided tours
Brisbane Greeters Tours
MUST DO

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production
Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 19-21

The World Press Photo Exhibition returns, a bold new Hamlet takes the stage, Festival of Showjumping begins and Brisbane’s biggest Brooki Bakehouse opens in Fish Lane
This Weekend June 19-21
MUST VISIT

Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

Swap the standard movie night for a memorable one at one of Brisbane’s best boutique cinemas
Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane
NEXT MONTH

What's on in July in & around Brisbane

From Video Games concert, Night Feast by the river and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:
What's On in Brisbane in July
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
Best Restaurants in Brisbane
Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
Best Bars in Brisbane
A vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT