Haunted Houses of Victoria

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Sleep with the light on tonight – here’s Victoria’s most haunted buildings!

Fancy yourself as a bit of a thrill seeker? There are more haunted residences across Victoria than you might think, so if you like getting spooked, make time to give some of these hair-raising icons a visit. Today, C&G have chosen some of the best (and most chilling) locations across Victoria which are guaranteed to get your spine tingling! 

Despite not having as lengthy a history as some other countries, Australia has its fair share of haunted spots - many of which are right here in Victoria. Every day, thousands of commuters pass through Flinders Street station on their way to the office, and many a Friday night stumble home after team drinks have undoubtedly occurred, too. But what you probably didn’t know is that come night time, an old man is said to be spotted aimlessly strolling around the tracks near platform 10. You might see him in the distance briefly before he fades away - assuming you’ve had one too many sauvignon blancs - but multiple confirmed sightings have occurred over the years. So next time you’re hopping on your last Werribee service, have a look for him, if you dare!

Beechworth Lunatic Asylum endured over 3000 patient deaths on-site in its lifetime, so it’s no surprise that reports of children’s screams and music playing have been known. Matron Sharpe’s ghost frequents the staircase, while visitors and workers have spotted an old man in a green jacket strolling the gardens. Now owned by La Trobe University, nightly tours are open to the public. 

A similar institution, Aradale Mental Hospital in Ararat, harbours a dark aura of previous dwellers. Considered one of the most haunted locations in Australia, 13,000 deaths occurred over the 130 year operating period. More recently, tours have been opened to the public. Sensations of touching and poking have been experienced in some areas, while tales of a nurse haunting the women’s wing have also been reported. Despite the building being completely empty, banging on the walls can be distinctly heard, with no known cause.

Out in Bendigo, Fortuna Villa was originally home to George Lansell, who introduced deep tunnel mining. The building now hosts army personnel by day, yet remains empty by night. Workers in the building frequently note the lingering presence of George, and duty officers will no longer sleep there. In 1982, a sergeant was performing a security check of the building, and heard a soft woman’s voice say ‘what are you doing here?’. Shortly after, a door he knew to be locked slowly blew open, despite no presence of any draft. A string of similar incidents have led to the building being opened for ghost tours on Sunday afternoons, with proceeds going towards restoration of the building. 

So, if you’re feeling brave and are stuck for plans this weekend – why not take a ghostly mini-tour around Victoria? Brace yourself and take someone to cling on to! Thankfully, bayside Melbourne isn’t known for its hauntings … unless you’ve got something to share with us!