ARARAT RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Night Shift at Ararat: A Close‑quarters Paranormal Investigation Inside the Asylum
Join Australia’s leading paranormal investigation team for an immersive two‑ or three‑hour night investigation at one of the country’s most haunted locations—this guide explains what to expect and how the experience runs.
Night Shift at Ararat: A Close‑quarters Paranormal Investigation Inside the Asylum.
In Ararat, Victorian night settles across the hulking brick of the old asylum and a select team of investigators invites small groups to search for traces of the unexplained. The experience is led by Australia’s top paranormal investigation team and uses a large range of state‑of‑the‑art equipment to look for evidence of the supernatural in what the operator describes as one of the country’s most haunted locations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ararat Lunatic Asylum: the setting
The investigation takes place at the Ararat Lunatic Asylum, a purposefully atmospheric, historic site that is central to the tour’s appeal as one of Australia’s most haunted locations.
Led by Australia’s leading investigators
Sessions are run by the operator’s experienced paranormal team and make use of a large range of cutting‑edge equipment to search for evidence of the supernatural.
After‑dark investigations on weekend nights
The operator schedules investigations on Friday and Saturday nights, offering an intense, focused investigation for adults only.
What the day feels like
What the investigation feels like
Expect a tightly run, after‑dark investigation: participants move through the site under the guidance of experienced investigators, deploying a range of specialist devices as they search for anomalous readings and firsthand experiences. The operator frames the event as an opportunity to gather potential evidence in a location with a strong reputation for hauntings.
THE VENUE
Ararat Lunatic Asylum: the setting
The investigation takes place at the Ararat Lunatic Asylum, a purposefully atmospheric, historic site that is central to the tour’s appeal as one of Australia’s most haunted locations.
THE TEAM
Led by Australia’s leading investigators
Sessions are run by the operator’s experienced paranormal team and make use of a large range of cutting‑edge equipment to search for evidence of the supernatural.
THE NIGHT
After‑dark investigations on weekend nights
The operator schedules investigations on Friday and Saturday nights, offering an intense, focused investigation for adults only.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this investigation suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Investigations employ a large range of state‑of‑the‑art equipment supplied by the operator; participants should be prepared for an immersive, after‑dark session.
The operator lists session starts on weekend nights and the verified duration for the experience is three hours.
Meet at the Ararat Lunatic Asylum on Heath St, Ararat, Victoria 3377; check booking details for exact start times.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the investigation last?
The verified duration for the experience is three hours.
When do tours run?
Sessions are scheduled on Friday and Saturday nights; the operator lists specific start times in the experience description.
What is the minimum age to attend?
This experience is restricted to guests aged 18 and over.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Ararat Lunatic Asylum, Heath St, Ararat, Victoria 3377, Australia.
What happens in bad weather or fire danger?
Tours cannot run in the instance of an Extreme or Catastrophic weather rating, and will not run on Total Fire Ban days.
Do I need to bring my own paranormal equipment?
The operator provides a large range of state‑of‑the‑art equipment for the investigation.