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Paranormal Investigations of Old Parliament House

Are you game to discover if Old Parliament House is haunted?

Location

Reception

When

8pm

Duration

2 hours

Age

18+

Cost

$120

Old Parliament House was listed by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the 35 most haunted buildings in the world.

Join us for this special after-hours interactive experience, where you will gather evidence and decide for yourself whether Old Parliament House is an old haunted house.

Equipped with ghost-hunting tools, you will be taken through the heritage rooms, corridors and exhibitions after dark, taking part in old-fashioned spirit communication and modern ghost hunting techniques as you attempt to get in touch with those who have walked these halls in the past.

Do you dare?

Upcoming dates:

  • Saturday 27 December 2025 – SOLD OUT

2026:

  • Friday 30 January
  • Saturday 31 January
  • Friday 24 April
  • Friday 29 May
  • Saturday 30 May
  • Friday 26 June
  • Saturday 27 June
  • Friday 24 July
  • Saturday 25 July
  • Friday 28 August
  • Saturday 29 August
  • Friday 25 September
  • Saturday 26 September
  • Friday 30 October
  • Saturday 31 October (Halloween) 
  • Friday 27 November
  • Saturday 28 November
  • Friday 18 December
  • Saturday 19 December
A section of the Old Parliament House building, with the moon in the night sky in the background.


Looking down a winding staircase from above.


Plan your visit

All areas of the tour are accessible by wheelchair.

The tour is conducted by torchlight and the whole building is dimly lit.

The tour discusses deaths that have occurred in the building and supernatural themes, such as ghost sightings.