History culture & Heritage – Australian https://australian.com Your SUPER-powered WP Engine Site Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:22:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cdn.australian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/favicon-96x96-1-36x36.png History culture & Heritage – Australian https://australian.com 32 32 Gisborne Courthouse Paranormal Investigation 20th September 2025 https://australian.com/activity/victoria/gisborne/gisborne-courthouse-paranormal-investigation-20-00pm-12-00am/ Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:37:04 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4399812 For the first time ever, the historic Gisborne Courthouse will open its doors to the public for a night of paranormal investigation with Hide and Seek Paraquest.

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]]> For the first time ever, the historic Gisborne Courthouse will open its doors to the public for a night of paranormal investigation with Hide and Seek Paraquest.

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]]> Two Hour Package Includes Platter and Tour https://australian.com/activity/victoria/breakaway-creek/two-hour-package-includes-platter-and-tour/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:35:52 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4398163 Two-hour Tour package including a small platter

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]]> Two-hour Tour package including a small platter

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]]> MELBOURNE: Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder & Mystery + Best Insta Spots https://australian.com/activity/victoria/melbourne/melbourne-old-melbourne-ghost-tour/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:48:10 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4382991 Explore Melbourne’s hidden alleyways, where Chinatown’s spices hid opium smoke, poorhouses supplied bodies to science, and Jack the Ripper evaded police. Hear the chilling tale of opera singer Federici’s final act. Includes best Insta spots

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]]> Explore Melbourne’s hidden alleyways, where Chinatown’s spices hid opium smoke, poorhouses supplied bodies to science, and Jack the Ripper evaded police. Hear the chilling tale of opera singer Federici’s final act. Includes best Insta spots

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]]> Pentridge Prison D Division Ghost Tour VICTORIA https://australian.com/activity/victoria/melbourne/pentridge-prison-d-division-ghost-tour-victoria/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:47:39 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4382990 Walk in the footsteps of notorious Chopper Reed, discover the famous outlaw Ned Kelly’s remains and experience the final moments of Ronald Ryan, the last man to be executed in Australia.

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]]> Walk in the footsteps of notorious Chopper Reed, discover the famous outlaw Ned Kelly’s remains and experience the final moments of Ronald Ryan, the last man to be executed in Australia.

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]]> GRAMPIANS: J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour VICTORIA https://australian.com/activity/victoria/ararat/grampians-j-ward-lunatic-asylum-ghost-tour-victoria/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:47:08 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4382989 Visit Australia’s home to the criminally insane, J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Discover the residence of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace. Visit burial grounds, hangman’s gallows and spirits that linger.

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]]> Visit Australia’s home to the criminally insane, J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Discover the residence of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace. Visit burial grounds, hangman’s gallows and spirits that linger.

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]]> ADELAIDE: Adelaide Gaol Ghosts, Dark Secrets & Paranormal Hunt https://australian.com/activity/south-australia/thebarton/adelaide-gaol-ghost-tour-investigation-2/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 02:35:23 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4382918 Step inside Australia’s longest operating gaol, home to 45 hangings and Murderer’s Row. Haunted by over a dozen restless spirits, this 150-year-old prison invites you to join a chilling ghost tour and make contact using paranormal tools.

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]]> Step inside Australia’s longest operating gaol, home to 45 hangings and Murderer’s Row. Haunted by over a dozen restless spirits, this 150-year-old prison invites you to join a chilling ghost tour and make contact using paranormal tools.

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]]> Love Local: Taste of Irwin Tour https://australian.com/activity/western-australia/dongara/love-local-taste-of-irwin-tour-2/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:51:40 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4382459 Historical walking tour and sightseeing by bus, followed by a Local ‘Taste of Irwin’ Produce Platter for Lunch.

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]]> Historical walking tour and sightseeing by bus, followed by a Local ‘Taste of Irwin’ Produce Platter for Lunch.

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]]> Karrgatup (Kings Park) Aboriginal Tour https://australian.com/activity/western-australia/perth/karrgatup-kings-park-aboriginal-tour/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:19:08 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4382110 Walk with us at ‘Karrakatup’, the local Aboriginal name for Mt Eliza and Kings Park. You will learn of the hill’s ancient past and continuing significance to Perth traditional owners, the Noongar people.

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]]> Walk with us at ‘Karrakatup’, the local Aboriginal name for Mt Eliza and Kings Park. You will learn of the hill’s ancient past and continuing significance to Perth traditional owners, the Noongar people.

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]]> Deadly After Dark Sunset Cruise + Outback Platter at Ochre https://australian.com/activity/queensland/cairns/deadly-after-dark-sunset-cruise-outback-platter-at-ochre/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:12:17 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4380426 Join Mandingalbay Yidinji people on a unique and inspiring Sunset Cruise, followed by dinner at Cairns most awarded restaurant, Ochre, where you will enjoy the flavors of Australia.

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]]> Join Mandingalbay Yidinji people on a unique and inspiring Sunset Cruise, followed by dinner at Cairns most awarded restaurant, Ochre, where you will enjoy the flavors of Australia.

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]]> State Library Victoria Unlocked: A Guided Tour Before the Doors Open https://australian.com/activity/victoria/melbourne/hidden-histories-a-state-library-victoria-guided-tour/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:17:25 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4380011 From the iconic Dome to hidden catacombs, explore the Library before the doors open on this premium State Library Victoria guided tour.

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]]> From the iconic Dome to hidden catacombs, explore the Library before the doors open on this premium State Library Victoria guided tour.

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]]> Dysart House Ghost Tour https://australian.com/activity/tasmania/kempton/dysart-house-ghost-tour/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:03:52 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4379079 Ghost tours at Dysart House offer a spine-tingling journey through a convict-built mansion. Explore eerie halls, uncover chilling tales and unexplained events, all by lantern light—with a dram of whisky to steady the nerves.

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]]> Ghost tours at Dysart House offer a spine-tingling journey through a convict-built mansion. Explore eerie halls, uncover chilling tales and unexplained events, all by lantern light—with a dram of whisky to steady the nerves.

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]]> Private Port Arthur Day Tour https://australian.com/activity/tasmania/hobart/private-port-arthur-day-tour/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:33:22 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4376627 Step back in time and discover Tasmania’s most iconic historic site—Port Arthur—on a private day tour that’s all about you. This isn’t a rigid, one-size-fits-all itinerary. It’s your day, your pace, and your interests.

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]]> Step back in time and discover Tasmania’s most iconic historic site—Port Arthur—on a private day tour that’s all about you. This isn’t a rigid, one-size-fits-all itinerary. It’s your day, your pace, and your interests.

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]]> Dark Sky Gold Stars Sunset Dinner https://australian.com/activity/south-australia/mannum/dark-sky-gold-stars-sunset-dinner-2/ Wed, 14 May 2025 21:34:09 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4367093 Journey to one of the earth’s darkest places. A stargazer’s delight amongst the tallest Murray River clifftops. Meet stars in our backyard – guides of the heritage night sky, native wildlife and very interesting locals!

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]]> Journey to one of the earth’s darkest places. A stargazer’s delight amongst the tallest Murray River clifftops. Meet stars in our backyard – guides of the heritage night sky, native wildlife and very interesting locals!

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]]> CASSOWARY COAST WATERFALL CULTURE TOUR https://australian.com/activity/queensland/innisfail/cassowary-coast-waterfall-culture-tour/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:04:28 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4350447 Connect with local indigenous culture, learn the Dreamtime story of the Cassowary meet traditional landowners the Djiru people. Experience natural ecosystems in the wet tropics rainforest and swim in stunning waterfalls and swimming hole.

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]]> Connect with local indigenous culture, learn the Dreamtime story of the Cassowary meet traditional landowners the Djiru people. Experience natural ecosystems in the wet tropics rainforest and swim in stunning waterfalls and swimming hole.

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]]> New Years Eve 25 – Mari Nawi https://australian.com/activity/new-south-wales/pyrmont/new-years-eve-25-mari-nawi/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:50:04 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4339134 This is the ultimate New Year’s Eve party experience that you won’t want to miss!

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]]> This is the ultimate New Year’s Eve party experience that you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Engelbert & Friends https://australian.com/activity/new-south-wales/circular-quay/engelbert-friends/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:03:51 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4339126 Join us for Lunch and a Show while you take in the beauty that is Sydney Harbour!

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]]> Join us for Lunch and a Show while you take in the beauty that is Sydney Harbour!

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]]> 2.5 Hour Cruise with Culture https://australian.com/activity/queensland/main-beach/2-5-hour-cruise-with-culture-available-for-bookings-from-march-onwards/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:12:03 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4335496 Departing from Marina Mirage aboard the luxurious Kokomo vessel, this immersive cultural cruise combines the breathtaking beauty of the Gold Coast Broadwater with the rich heritage of Australia’s Aboriginal people.

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]]> Departing from Marina Mirage aboard the luxurious Kokomo vessel, this immersive cultural cruise combines the breathtaking beauty of the Gold Coast Broadwater with the rich heritage of Australia’s Aboriginal people.

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]]> Reconciliation Week Cultural Cruise https://australian.com/activity/new-south-wales/sydney/reconciliation-week-cultural-cruise/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:19:29 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4335192 Join us this reconciliation week and Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard The Lady Northcott or “Wirawi”, in the warm and welcoming company of your Aboriginal hosts and crew.

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]]> Join us this reconciliation week and Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard The Lady Northcott or “Wirawi”, in the warm and welcoming company of your Aboriginal hosts and crew.

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]]> 2.5hr Cruise with Culture https://australian.com/activity/queensland/main-beach/2hr-cruise-with-culture/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:52:15 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4310025 Departing from Marina Mirage aboard the luxurious Kokomo vessel, this immersive cultural cruise combines the breathtaking beauty of the Gold Coast Broadwater with the rich heritage of Australia’s Aboriginal people.

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]]> Departing from Marina Mirage aboard the luxurious Kokomo vessel, this immersive cultural cruise combines the breathtaking beauty of the Gold Coast Broadwater with the rich heritage of Australia’s Aboriginal people.

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]]> Silver Bullet High Tea Experience – Departs Friday’s Gympie to Dagun (Return) https://australian.com/activity/queensland/gympie/silver-bullet-high-tea-experience-departs-thursdays-fridays-gympie-to-dagun-return/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:24:36 +0000 https://australian.com/?post_type=activity&p=4302260 Sit back and relax and indulge your senses with a scenic journey aboard the Historic Silver Bullet, enjoy a delicious High Tea with tea & coffee onboard, as you journey towards Dagun Station! Depart 10am.

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]]> Sit back and relax and indulge your senses with a scenic journey aboard the Historic Silver Bullet, enjoy a delicious High Tea with tea & coffee onboard, as you journey towards Dagun Station!
Depart 10am.

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