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Highlights
Two hour tour of the J Ward including access to the cells
Museum entry
Professional, local guide
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What you can expect
Prepare yourself for an evening of horror and history as you are taken back in time and through the doors of the infamous J Ward Division of the Ararat Mental Hospital. The J Ward began as a prison for the goldfields in 1859 and when the gold ran out in the 1880s it was taken over by the Lunacy Department to house the criminally insane. Over the following century it was home to some of the most dangerous men in Victoria.You will even be able to enter their cells if you dare.
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Inclusions
- 2 hour tour of the J Ward in the Ararat Mental Hospital
- Professional, local tour guide
- Access to the cells - if you dare!
- Museum entry
What To Bring
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a torch, umbrella and your camera
- Don't forget your booking confirmation
Terms And Conditions
- This is a 2 hour ghost tour and some areas are only accessible by steep stairs.
- Wheelchair access is limited
- You must be at least 12 years old to go on the late tour
Cancellation Policy
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Location
Birdwood Avenue, Ararat, VIC 3377
Recent reviews
SO GOOD
I absolutely LOVED this ghost tour! Our night wasn’t overly active, however I definitely was okay with that! This also will happen with authentic ghost tours. I loved that it didn’t feel forced or fake, just so many interesting facts and stories with the addition of some spirits. I think if you really want to SEE something- take photos! Our guide was lovely and made us feel really safe. My FAVOURITE part of the guide was he put an emphasis on respecting the spirits and their purpose, making sure no one tried to hype them up. I really recommend this tour, even if you just go during the day to learn about how far we have come in the treatment and understand of the mentally ill- it is so important to experience what they had to endure. I will be coming back again with a friend as I just can’t recommend it enough!
Great Guides - needs for time for leisure
Great tour guides. Would be much better if it wasn’t so rushed and we could take our time to read information boards etc.
Informative and scary
Very informative tour guides and not for the faint hearted haha
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