Melbourne, Victoria<\/strong><\/h4>\nJoin a night-time ghost tour<\/a> to explore the gaol\u2019s brutal heritage and learn about the whispers of hauntings that have been around since the first cell blocks opened in 1845 (just in time for the gold rush). The website warns that its tours are conducted in the dark and include confined spaces \u2013 *gulp*.<\/p>\nStay nearby:<\/strong> Peppers Docklands<\/a> (\u2018cause if you\u2019re gonna get gritty, you\u2019ll need some spa time afterward to wash it off).<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/962d3a36cbc53036b69ea59db69eb3ca.jpeg\")
Nothing spooky about this place. Nope, nothing at all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n2. The Devil\u2019s Pool<\/strong><\/h3>\nNear Babinda, Queensland<\/strong><\/h4>\nBabinda Boulders, otherwise known as the Devil\u2019s Pool, is a beautiful but dangerous natural rock pool. 17 people have drowned in its waters since 1959. A local Yidinji legend tells the story of Oolana, a runaway bride who drowned herself in the pool and now haunts it, luring young men to their watery graves. Whatever the reason for the tragedies, one thing is certain: swimming here is not recommended.<\/p>\n
Stay nearby:<\/strong> The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses And Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a>.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/d4f5e0289b4329bed34bde456606775f.jpeg\")
Babinda Boulders, aka The Devil\u2019s Pool, Queensland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n3. Morisset Hospital<\/strong><\/h3>\nNear Morisset, NSW<\/strong><\/h4>\nIt sounds a little too much like the setting for a horror movie: the shell of an old mental hospital, accessible only by 4WD. What could possibly go wrong? The notorious Ward 21 \u2013 or the \u2018Crim\u2019, as it was known \u2013 was built in the 1930s for patients who were judged to be \u201ccriminally insane\u201d. It certainly saw some misery in its day and is now just a crumbling ruin overrun with weeds and graffiti. It\u2019s that neglect that gives it an eerie vibe, especially when the sun goes down\u2026 and your car won\u2019t start. #jokes.<\/p>\n
Stay nearby:<\/strong> Junction Hotel in Merewether<\/a>.<\/p>\n4. Monte Cristo House<\/strong><\/h3>\nJunee, NSW<\/strong><\/h4>\nAustralia\u2019s (self-proclaimed) most haunted house, Monte Cristo House<\/a> dares you to spend the night in the 1880s homestead and see for yourself if the Crawley family linger on. Tour the stables, ballroom and homestead by candlelight to see if the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.<\/p>\nStay nearby:<\/strong> Not brave enough to spend your whole trip in a haunted hotel? We don\u2019t blame you! Escape to the Comfort Inn Prince of Wales<\/a> in Wagga Wagga.<\/p>\n5. Hanging Rock<\/strong><\/h3>\nNear Woodend, Victoria<\/strong><\/h4>\nAbout an hour from Melbourne, Hanging Rock is forever known for the school girls who (allegedly) disappeared there on Valentine\u2019s Day 1900. Based on a novel, the story has become a legend that blurs the lines between the real and the imaginary. It\u2019s creepy, beautiful, and fascinating.<\/p>\n
Stay nearby:<\/strong> Holgate Brewhouse at Keatings Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/08ecc047052de871b539152c4b33135b.jpeg\")
Beautiful, yet mysterious \u2013 Victoria\u2019s Hanging Rock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n6. Manly Quarantine Station<\/strong><\/h3>\nManly, NSW<\/strong><\/h4>\nIf walls could talk, the old quarantine station could take you through 150 years of despair, disease and hopelessness. So is it any wonder people think it\u2019s haunted? With creepy ghost tours and spooky sleepovers, there are plenty of opportunities for you to find out what goes bump in the night.<\/p>\n
Stay nearby:<\/strong> Why stay nearby when you can stay right there? Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park<\/a> has a range of beautiful heritage rooms and suites.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/54ffbcc989263b811079a2a973eb577b.jpeg\")
Manly Quarantine Station is also home to some spectacular sunsets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n7. Seppeltsfield Winery<\/strong><\/h3>\nSeppeltsfield, SA<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis Barossa Valley icon is popular with ghost hunters, who are eager to record the paranormal activity of the Seppelt family, who built the winery in 1851. Screams from the vineyards, blood seeping from the walls of the family mausoleum, and phantom gunshots are just some of the reported phenomena. But if you don\u2019t see anything like that, don\u2019t worry \u2013 the wine\u2019s not half bad either.<\/p>\n
Stay nearby:<\/strong> The Lodge Country House<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Stay nearby:<\/strong> Peppers Docklands<\/a> (\u2018cause if you\u2019re gonna get gritty, you\u2019ll need some spa time afterward to wash it off).<\/p>\n Babinda Boulders, otherwise known as the Devil\u2019s Pool, is a beautiful but dangerous natural rock pool. 17 people have drowned in its waters since 1959. A local Yidinji legend tells the story of Oolana, a runaway bride who drowned herself in the pool and now haunts it, luring young men to their watery graves. Whatever the reason for the tragedies, one thing is certain: swimming here is not recommended.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses And Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a>.<\/p>\n It sounds a little too much like the setting for a horror movie: the shell of an old mental hospital, accessible only by 4WD. What could possibly go wrong? The notorious Ward 21 \u2013 or the \u2018Crim\u2019, as it was known \u2013 was built in the 1930s for patients who were judged to be \u201ccriminally insane\u201d. It certainly saw some misery in its day and is now just a crumbling ruin overrun with weeds and graffiti. It\u2019s that neglect that gives it an eerie vibe, especially when the sun goes down\u2026 and your car won\u2019t start. #jokes.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Junction Hotel in Merewether<\/a>.<\/p>\n Australia\u2019s (self-proclaimed) most haunted house, Monte Cristo House<\/a> dares you to spend the night in the 1880s homestead and see for yourself if the Crawley family linger on. Tour the stables, ballroom and homestead by candlelight to see if the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Not brave enough to spend your whole trip in a haunted hotel? We don\u2019t blame you! Escape to the Comfort Inn Prince of Wales<\/a> in Wagga Wagga.<\/p>\n About an hour from Melbourne, Hanging Rock is forever known for the school girls who (allegedly) disappeared there on Valentine\u2019s Day 1900. Based on a novel, the story has become a legend that blurs the lines between the real and the imaginary. It\u2019s creepy, beautiful, and fascinating.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Holgate Brewhouse at Keatings Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n If walls could talk, the old quarantine station could take you through 150 years of despair, disease and hopelessness. So is it any wonder people think it\u2019s haunted? With creepy ghost tours and spooky sleepovers, there are plenty of opportunities for you to find out what goes bump in the night.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Why stay nearby when you can stay right there? Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park<\/a> has a range of beautiful heritage rooms and suites.<\/p>\n This Barossa Valley icon is popular with ghost hunters, who are eager to record the paranormal activity of the Seppelt family, who built the winery in 1851. Screams from the vineyards, blood seeping from the walls of the family mausoleum, and phantom gunshots are just some of the reported phenomena. But if you don\u2019t see anything like that, don\u2019t worry \u2013 the wine\u2019s not half bad either.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> The Lodge Country House<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. The Devil\u2019s Pool<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Near Babinda, Queensland<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3. Morisset Hospital<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Near Morisset, NSW<\/strong><\/h4>\n
4. Monte Cristo House<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Junee, NSW<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5. Hanging Rock<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Near Woodend, Victoria<\/strong><\/h4>\n
6. Manly Quarantine Station<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Manly, NSW<\/strong><\/h4>\n
7. Seppeltsfield Winery<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Seppeltsfield, SA<\/strong><\/h4>\n