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Boggo Road Jail (South Brisbane Cemetery) Crime Tour
Highlights
- Explore the historic South Brisbane Cemetery and uncover the chilling tales of notorious criminals and warders.
- Hear gripping true crime stories, including the Xmas Eve Murders and Australia's last bushranger, during your guided tour.
- Discover Brisbane's dark past with insights from crime-writer Jack Sim, author of the acclaimed Murder Trails Series.
- Enjoy a family-friendly experience that immerses you in the city's criminal history while strolling through haunting grounds.
Visit the graves of those connected to notorious Boggo Road Jail…
In historic South Brisbane Cemetery lie “screws” (the warders) and “crims” (prisoners), cold-blooded killers and victims of crime. Many are those executed on the gallows at BoggoRoad. Hear true crime stories including the Xmas Eve Murders, the First Escape, Devil’s Plot, the Teenage Tomahawk Killer and Australia’s last bushranger…
Discover Brisbane’s Criminal History with Brisbane Crime Tours (est.1998) / Crime Tours
Australia. Brisbane’s original true crime tours are researched and operated by crime-writer Jack Sim, author of the Murder Trails Series BLOODY BRISBANE Volumes 1 & 2.
Tour details
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Available from 28 June 2025 to 31 December 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://crimetoursaustralia.com.au/disability-access-on-tours/
Operation information
Crime Tours Australia
Australia’s longest running Crime Tours, established in 1998 by local crime historian Jack Sim.
Crime Tours Australia provides unique guided experiences that showcase the true crime and darker side of its nation’s cities. Each guided tour visits historical crime scenes or grave sites and showcases tales of true tragedy, heroism, crime, murder, love and death.
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Memberships
- National Trust
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
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