Ghost Tour of Old Government House

Ghost Tour of Old Government House

Step inside one of Australia's oldest and most historically significant buildings as darkness falls, and discover the stories that history books seldom tell.

For almost two centuries, Old Government House was home to the Governors of New South Wales, their families, servants and convicts. Within these elegant rooms, decisions were made that helped shape the colony, but behind the grandeur lay lives marked by hardship, scandal, tragedy and loss.

As you journey through the house by lantern light, your experienced guide will share the fascinating history of the people who once lived and worked here, along with the many unexplained experiences reported by staff, volunteers and visitors over the years.

Hear chilling accounts of shadowy figures, unexplained footsteps, mysterious voices and encounters that continue to intrigue even the biggest sceptics. As you move through the dimly lit rooms and corridors after hours, you'll discover why so many believe that echoes of the past still linger within these walls.

Whether you come for the history, the mystery or the possibility of witnessing something you can't explain, this atmospheric after-dark experience offers a captivating glimpse into one of Australia's most remarkable historic homes.

• A one-hour guided ghost tour through Old Government House after dark.
• Fascinating stories of the Governors, servants and convicts who once lived here.
• The history, mystery and legends behind the reported hauntings.
• Exclusive after-hours access to this remarkable heritage building.
• An intimate, atmospheric experience unlike any daytime visit.

Old Government House is Australia's oldest public building.