Atmospheric night scene of Newcastle historic streets with amber lantern light and gothic stone architecture
Est. 2010 · Newcastle, NSW

HauntedHistoryof Newcastle

After-dark walking tours through Australia's most haunted city. Convict history, paranormal investigations & spine-tingling storytelling.

15+Years running
100+Events yearly
★ AwardWinning tours
Our Tours
Group of visitors on a Newcastle Ghost Tour at night, walking through historic streets lit by amber lanterns

History,
Heritage
& Ghosts.

Walking tours after dark through Australia's second oldest township.

Curious about early Newcastle? We'll show you the sites where history happened — and you never know which old soul might turn up while we're walking around.

Small groups · Personal · Immersive

Ghost Walks

Evening walks through Newcastle's most haunted streets

Paranormal Investigations

Equipment-based investigations at heritage sites

Heritage Venues

Historic homesteads, courthouses & colonial buildings

Dark History

Shhh…
Did you
hear that?

“Mischief, malice,
mayhem, murder…”

The dark history of Newcastle still haunts every corner, alleyway and historic building of the second oldest township in NSW. You can almost hear the clank and groan of convicts working in leg irons in the underground mine shafts.

Poor rations, daily floggings — hopelessness in a “hell on earth”. You had to be tough to survive in early Newcastle.

1804

Newcastle established as a penal settlement for the worst convict offenders

1820s

Underground coal mines worked by convicts in leg irons beneath the city

1850s

Shipwrecks, floods and fires claimed hundreds of lives along the coastline

Dark atmospheric image of historic Newcastle stone walls and dimly lit alleyways evoking convict-era history

220+

Years of dark history to uncover

Newcastle's famous ghostly Matron in a traditional colonial-era nurse uniform

Will you meet Newcastle's famous Ghost Matron?

Award-Winning
Renata Daniel, CEO and owner of Newcastle Ghost Tours, portrait photo
Your Guide

Renata Daniel

CEO & Owner · Newcastle Ghost Tours

Dark tourism specialist and paranormal investigator developing tours and events across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley since 2010.

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2010Founded
15+Years running
HunterValley & Newcastle

Absolutely brilliant — Renata is a fantastic storyteller. We were genuinely spooked!

Sarah M. · Sydney, NSW

Best thing we did in Newcastle. The history mixed with the ghost stories was incredible.

James T. · Brisbane, QLD

Went for my birthday and it was unforgettable. The paranormal investigation was wild.

Chloe R. · Melbourne, VIC
Get in Touch
Ready to be Spooked?

Book Your
Ghost Tour
Tonight

Newcastle is layered with convict history, tragic shipwrecks and spooky tales whispered through the centuries. Join us for an evening of haunted mystery and paranormal storytelling.

Award-winning toursEst. 2010 — 15+ yearsSmall groupsHunter Valley & Newcastle

Questions?

Contact Renata Daniel via email or phone. Tell your family and friends about Newcastle Ghost Tours!

Email us

info@newcastleghosttours.com.au

Call us

+61 411 357 519

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Newcastle Ghost Tours

Location

Newcastle & Hunter Valley, NSW