J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour
Overview
About
Located a 2-hour drive from Melbourne, J Ward Lunatic Asylum once served as Australia’s home for the criminally insane. Take a 2-hour ghost tour with a guide who shares the stories of notorious prisoners such as Chopper Read, Gary Webb, and William Wallace. Walk around the property while hearing about the restless souls that are rumored to roam there, and learn about reports of the supernatural that have occurred on the grounds. You can also visit the museum before or after your tour.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 16-99, max of 25 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 2h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
J Ward Museum, 1 Girdlestone St, Ararat VIC 3377, Australia
Visit Australia's home to the criminally insane, J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Explore the museum followed by a ghost tour of the home of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace. Explore the governor's bathroom, hangman's gallows, original kitchen, showerblock, grave sites, West Wing, J Ward Block, exercise yards and grounds in search of the souls that still linger. Learn of governors whose spirits are still lurking, prisoners buried in the grounds and the many souls trapped within these walls.
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Local guide
- Live commentary
- Entry/Admission - Ararat
What is not included?
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Children 12 and over must be accompanied by a supervising adult ticket holder
- Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended
- The 2-hour tour is mostly indoors with moderate walking and some steps
- Tours take place in wet weather; in the case of extreme weather, the local tour operator will contact you directly to offer alternative options
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Itinerary
Ararat Ghost Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour in Ararat, Australia. This ghost tours experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 1 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
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J Ward Museum
Visit Australia's home to the criminally insane, J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Explore the museum followed by a ghost tour of the home of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace. Explore the governor's bathroom, hangman's gallows, original kitchen, showerblock, grave sites, West Wing, J Ward Block, exercise yards and grounds in search of the souls that still linger. Learn of governors whose spirits are still lurking, prisoners buried in the grounds and the many souls trapped within these walls.
This concludes the tour.
