An evening museum visit and guided ghost-story tour at J Ward, Ararat’s former gaol and psychiatric ward. Lantern Ghost Tours’ route explores the buildings and grounds through stories attributed to their former occupants; supernatural claims are part of the tour’s interpretation.
When: Saturday 9 January 2027, 20:00–approximately 22:00. The advertised tour duration is two hours. Time zone: Australia/Melbourne (UTC+11:00).
Starts: 2027-01-09T20:00:00+11:00. Ends: 2027-01-09T22:00:00+11:00 (local time).
Where: Meet at J Ward, 1 Girdlestone Street, Ararat, Victoria 3377, Australia.
Organiser: Lantern Ghost Tours; booking is linked from Ararat Asylums’ J Ward tour page.
Admission: AUD 46 per adult, as displayed by the operator’s booking calendar. The selected session was available when checked on 5 November 2026; availability can change.
Before booking: Ages 12 and over. The route is mainly indoors with moderate walking and some steps. The operator states no refunds; date changes require at least 48 hours’ notice and incur a fee. Read the current booking conditions before purchasing.
Official tour information · Check this date and book. Select 9 January in the calendar.