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Boggo Road Jail (South Brisbane Cemetery) Crime Tour
Highlights
- Explore the historic South Brisbane Cemetery to uncover the chilling tales of notorious criminals and warders.
- Listen to gripping true crime stories, including the infamous Xmas Eve Murders and the tale of Australia's last bushranger.
- Wander through the graves of executed prisoners, gaining insight into Brisbane's dark criminal history and its legacy.
- Join a small group tour led by crime-writer Jack Sim, ensuring an engaging and informative experience throughout your visit.
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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