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Spooky places to visit for Halloween

Ready for a hauntingly good time?

If you’re up for ghostly encounters, spine-tingling tales, or just an all-out scare fest, Australia has a treasure trove of spooky spots waiting for you and your caravan this Halloween.

From eerie ghost towns to haunted prisons, our vast landscape is more than just stunning coastlines and rugged outback—it’s packed with places that are sure to send shivers down your spine.

Just be sure to lock your caravan door tight at night—you never know who (or what) might be wandering outside… 👻


Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania

Port Arthur is one of Australia’s most well-known historic sites, but it’s also famous for being one of the most haunted places in the country. Once a convict settlement, Port Arthur housed some of the most dangerous criminals in the 19th century.

Today, the ruins still echo with the whispers of long-gone prisoners. Visitors have reported everything from ghostly figures to strange noises in the old prison cells and solitary confinement areas.

WHAT TO DO: Make sure to book the Port Arthur Ghost Tour, which runs after dark. Led by experienced guides, you’ll hear spine-tingling stories as you wander through the old buildings by lantern light.

If you’re feeling particularly brave, there’s a Paranormal Investigation Experience, where you can use ghost-hunting equipment to explore the site.


Monte Cristo Homestead, New South Wales

Known as Australia’s most haunted house, Monte Cristo Homestead is not for the faint-hearted. The Crawley family, who once owned the mansion, are said to still roam the halls. Ghostly apparitions, unexplained noises, and eerie cold spots are commonly reported by visitors.

With tales of murder, tragic accidents, and mysterious deaths, it’s no wonder this Victorian homestead has a reputation for being seriously haunted.

WHAT TO DO: Book a ghost tour or, for the truly brave, sign up for an overnight paranormal investigation. You’ll get to explore the dimly lit rooms and hear chilling stories about the former residents.

Keep an eye out for Mrs. Crawley, who’s often spotted standing on the balcony or wandering through the rooms.


The Old Adelaide Gaol, South Australia

With more than 45 executions carried out here and thousands of prisoners passing through its gates, it’s no surprise that Old Adelaide Gaol has earned a reputation for being haunted.

Visitors have reported seeing ghostly figures and hearing disembodied footsteps and voices. The gaol’s dark history and notorious inmates only add to its chilling atmosphere.

WHAT TO DO: Take part in a torchlight tour or join a ghost investigation night. You’ll be guided through the gaol’s creepy cell blocks and execution yard by flashlight, listening to stories of restless spirits and eerie encounters.

For those feeling extra brave, you can even spend time in the gaol’s most haunted areas and try your hand at ghost hunting.


Beechworth Lunatic Asylum, Victoria

As one of Australia’s most haunted asylums, Beechworth is home to countless ghost stories.

Once an institution for the mentally ill, the asylum has seen its fair share of tragedy. Paranormal investigators often report seeing shadowy figures, hearing strange noises, and feeling sudden cold spots.

WHAT TO DO: Join one of the ghost tours and explore the abandoned wards, operating rooms, and morgue. For those who want to dive deeper, there are also paranormal investigation tours where you can use ghost-hunting equipment to track down spirits.


Fremantle Prison, Western Australia

Fremantle Prison is steeped in grim history, with convicts, bushrangers, and prisoners of war all passing through its walls. Executions were carried out here, and the souls of former inmates are said to still haunt the site. Visitors have reported cold chills, eerie voices, and the feeling of being watched.

WHAT TO DO: Sign up for the torchlight tour to explore the prison’s creepy underground tunnels and hear chilling tales of past inmates. If you’re up for it, there’s also a paranormal tour where you can dive even deeper into the supernatural history of the prison.


Wycliffe Well, Northern Territory

More “otherworldly” than haunted, Wycliffe Well is the UFO capital of Australia. Located along the Stuart Highway, this remote spot has long been associated with UFO sightings.

Strange lights, flying saucers, and mysterious objects in the sky are all part of the legend here.

Whether you believe in extraterrestrials or not, Wycliffe Well is sure to give you a good story to take home.

WHAT TO DO: Check out the Wycliffe Well Roadhouse, which is decked out in alien memorabilia and quirky UFO-themed décor. Spend the evening gazing up at the stars and keep your eyes peeled for any unusual activity in the sky.


The Ghost Town of Walhalla, Victoria

Once a booming gold mining town, Walhalla is now a ghost town – literally and figuratively. Nestled in the Victorian Alps, this deserted town’s old buildings and empty streets give it an eerie, abandoned feel.

It’s said that the spirits of former miners still haunt the town, especially around the old cemetery and railway.

WHAT TO DO: Take a ghost tour of the town to explore the old railway, cemetery, and miners’ cottages. The town’s dark history is brought to life as you hear stories of ghostly miners and mysterious happenings.


Hanging Rock, Victoria

Hanging Rock has long been the subject of eerie tales, most famously the mysterious fictional disappearance of schoolgirls in Picnic at Hanging Rock.

While it’s not confirmed to be haunted, the site’s jagged cliffs and unsettling atmosphere make it a chilling visit—especially at dusk.

WHAT TO DO: Take a self-guided hike up Hanging Rock, keeping an eye out for the unusual. There’s also a visitor centre where you can learn more about the legends surrounding the site.