DUTTON PARK GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Lanterns and Legend: A Two‑Hour Walk Through South Brisbane’s Devil’s Plot
A lantern-led, two-hour guided ghost tour of Dutton Park’s South Brisbane Cemetery that traces tales of the Woman in Black, the spirits tied to Boggo Road Jail, and gravediggers’ lore.
Lanterns and Legend: A Two‑Hour Walk Through South Brisbane’s Devil’s Plot.
Be led by lantern on a chilling, two-hour guided ghost tour through South Brisbane (Dutton Park) Cemetery. The walk threads through what gravediggers call Brisbane’s creepiest burial ground, pausing at sites tied to the Woman in Black and the spectral stories of Boggo Road Jail; the tour mixes historic storytelling with macabre local lore and includes a complimentary book and souvenir.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lantern-led storytelling to the Devil’s Plot
Guides lead the group by lantern through the graveyard to the site known as the “Devil’s Plot,” delivering first‑person gravediggers’ tales, sextons’ stories and the legends that make this one of Brisbane’s most talked‑about haunted sites.
Woman in Black and Boggo Road Jail ghosts
The narrative foregrounds two enduring threads of local folklore: the mysterious Woman in Black and spirits associated with Boggo Road Jail, presented through researched storytelling that blends history and haunting.
A keepsake and a cause
Tours include a copy of The Ghosts of SOUTH BRISBANE CEMETERY by Jack Sim (included book title may vary) and a souvenir magnet; bookings also support a donation to the Heritage Fund and operate under licence with Brisbane City Council Cemeteries.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
This is intimate, atmospheric storytelling: a small group moves by lantern and torchlight across unlit lanes of the cemetery, pausing at markers while guides recount crimes, executions, deaths and other macabre histories. The pace and content are deliberately restrained—designed to unsettle through story rather than spectacle.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own torch (phone torch apps are suitable), wear flat enclosed shoes, and carry a water bottle; the tour provides one lantern per booking and includes a book and souvenir magnet.
No toilet facilities are available at the site—use facilities before arrival. Tours will still run in the rain; bring an umbrella or raincoat. Tours are only cancelled if conditions become dangerous.
Alcohol and illicit substance use before or during the tour is prohibited; smoking and vaping are not permitted. Mobile devices are permitted for photography or emergencies only, and paranormal investigation activities are not allowed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for approximately two hours.
What age is the tour suitable for?
Tours are not suitable for children under 10; under‑10s are not permitted and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult due to strong historic and potentially distressing content.
Do I need to bring anything?
Yes—bring your own torch (phone torches are acceptable), wear flat enclosed shoes and bring a water bottle; a lantern is provided for the booking but each guest should have their own torch.
Are tours cancelled for rain?
Tours will still run in the rain; they are only cancelled if conditions become dangerous, in which case you will be notified close to the tour time.
Are there toilets on site?
No—there are no toilet facilities at this site; please use facilities elsewhere before joining the tour.
Can I use devices to conduct paranormal investigations?
No—paranormal investigation and related activities (apps, Ouija boards, pendulums, recording, mediums) are strictly not permitted during the tour.
What is included with the tour?
The tour includes a guided historic ghost storytelling experience, a copy of The Ghosts of SOUTH BRISBANE CEMETERY by Jack Sim (included title may vary), a souvenir magnet, lantern use during the tour, and a donation to the Heritage Fund.