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Tragic Tales!

West Terrace Cemetery by Night

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Experience a brand new guided night tour from the team behind the award-winning Mavericks, Madness & Murder Most Foul! 

As the gates close and darkness falls across West Terrace Cemetery, this iconic effigy to Adelaide’s past residents takes on different ambiance. With only the soft glow of your lantern to light the way, and the eerie shadows of the monuments looming at every step, this unique guided experience takes you on an intriguing journey through secrets, scandals and some very tragic tales. 

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Join your expert guide as you explore the 68 acres of Australia's oldest operating cemetery covering more than 180 years of history as you go. West Terrace Cemetery has been a South Australian landmark since Colonel William Light laid out the city of Adelaide in 1837 and home to more than 150,000 individuals.

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  • Is this a Ghost Tour?
    Tragic Tales is a light look at historical events and the stories of those laid to rest in our cemetery. It is not a Ghost or Supernatural Tour.
  • What do I wear?
    This is an outdoor walking tour, please dress suitably for the weather and ensure you are wearing comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a range of surfaces.
  • What do I need to bring?
    We will provide lanterns for you to use to light your way on the tour - you don't need to bring any torches or additional equipment. If the forecast is looking like rain, please bring an umbrella or rain jacket.
  • Where do I park?
    There is parking available within West Terrace Cemetery, enter through the main entrance on West Terrace and our Security will direct you to the parking areas. Please note there is No Right Turn into the cemetery from West Terrace (heading South), you can access the cemetery by driving over from Sturt Street or turning left from West Terrace (heading North).
  • Where do I meet you?
    The tour will begin from the Curator's Cottage located just inside the West Terrace entry. We will have security on-site to assist you when you arrive. Please note there is No Right Turn into the cemetery from West Terrace (heading South), you can access the cemetery by driving over from Sturt Street or turning left from West Terrace (heading North).
  • What does the tour involve?
    This tour covers approximately 2km of walking at a reasonable pace. The ground is reasonably flat with no major inclines but does cover a range of surfaces and can be uneven at time. We recommend a moderate level of fitness/mobility to ensure your experience with us is a positive one.
  • Are there toilets?
    West Terrace Cemetery is equipped with accessible toilets at the Curators Cottage. There are no toilets on the tour.
  • Can I smoke on the Tour?
    While this is an outdoor tour, for the comfort of all attending, we request you refrain from smoking while on the tour. This includes the use of e-cigarettes.
  • What is your Refund Policy?
    Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the tour. We may be able to accommodate refunds after this point but this is on a case by case basis.
  • Do you do Gift Vouchers?
    Unfortunately we are unable to offer Gift Vouchers for our Tours.
  • Is this tour accessible?
    This tour covers approximately 2km of walking over a range of surfaces and we would advise a moderate level of fitness/mobility due to the pace of the tour. You can read more about accessibility here. If you need more information please feel free to get in touch.
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