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StereoNET Melbourne Hi-Fi & AV Show

Fri 3rd Jun, 2022 Melbourne , Victoria
Whether you're planning to pick up a record or find out about the latest hi-fi and home cinema technology, the 2022 StereoNET Melbourne Hi-Fi & AV Show truly is the p
PARK YOUR OLD DOG FOOD WITH ILUME

Sat 28th May, 2022 Melbourne , St Kilda East
Did you know that most dog food is ultra-processed, and contains chemicals and artificial preservatives? After discovering that a whopping 70% of Aussies actually don’t
IBBY AKBAR ENCORE PERFORMANCE

Thu 26th May, 2022 Melbourne , ST KILDA
Melbourne’s own character comedian and social media sensation, Ibby Akbar is returning to the stage for a very special encore performance
Heritage Tour of the Mission to Seafarers

Wed 25th May, 2022 Melbourne , VIC
The Mission to Seafarers has operated from its heritage-listed building at Flinders Street since 1917.
Launch Weekend: Frida's Sip n' Paint x CATA

Fri 10th Jun, 2022 Melbourne , VIC
Immerse Yourself in the World of Frida’s Premium Entertainment Limited Edition Studio: April 2nd – June 11th In Collaboration with CATA (Creative Art Therapy Australi
The Melbourne Magic Festival

Mon 27th Jun, 2022 Melbourne , Vic
The Melbourne Magic Festival casts its spell across Melbourne from June 27 to July 9, 2022, and promises to take you to the extreme end of visual theatre with over 130 pe
WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA

Sun 10th Jul, 2022 Melbourne , Victoria
Visit the ultimate foodie feast. 3 days of food competitions, food, and drinks!
Million Paws Walk

Sun 22nd May, 2022 Melbourne , Victoria
Australia’s premier event on the canine calendar is back, with around 10,000 people and their dogs set to walk together for RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk on Sunday 22 May
Tell No Tales

Sun 12th Jun, 2022 Melbourne , VIC
Hardware Group is proud to announce the return of Tell No Tales 2022 - Featuring Alan Fitzpatrick, PIG&DAN & Gregor Thresher.

Melbourne 1.5-Hour Ghost Tour

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Travel back to 19th-century Melbourne on a 1.5-hour ghost tour of the most haunted locations, and discover hidden lanes, historic buildings, and spooks that still linger on the city streets. Learn about some of Melbourne's most infamous characters.

Highlights

Visit Melbourne's historic and haunted locations
Hear stories of the ghostly past from your very own ghost host
Learn whether Jack the Ripper lurked the streets of Melbourne
Discover the story of the opera singer who fell to his death in front of an audience
See where Melbourne's poor houses were located

Description

Your tour departs at 8.30pm, please arrive at 8.20pm for check-in outside Young & Jackson Hotel Corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street for the start of a tour that will take you back to the 19th-century and reveal some of the city’s favourite haunts. Dive down hidden lanes and past iconic landmarks, including Flinders Street Station, Hosier Lane, and Parliament House. Hear stories from when the spices of China Town masked the smoke of the opium dens. Discover poor houses and the home of the genteel who did anything necessary to advance medical science. Visit the locations of Melbourne's most tragic crimes, such as the Gun Alley murder. Try to make contact with the city’s most famous ghost, the opera singer Federici whose most dramatic performance saw him plummet to his death in front of the audience. Explore whether Jack the Ripper lurked the streets of Melbourne. Then, end the night in Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown of the Western world. Tours run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.