For an interesting and educational experience participate in the very popular Night Tours of Melbourne General Cemetery. The final repose of many famous identities, Melbourne General is one of Australia’s most important cemeteries. Our guides will outline many aspects of its fascinating history.
Some memorials included on the tour are Frederick Baker (Federici) the famous Princess Theatre Ghost, Marcus Clarke the notable writer of For the Term of his Natural Life, Sir Redmond Barry, the judge who sentenced Ned Kelly to hang, prominent goldfields artist S T Gill and ill-fated explorers Burke and Wills.
All tour proceeds are used for cemetery maintenance projects.
Full Moon Night Tour: Saturday 5 May 2012
Tours leaving 6.20pm, 6.35pm, 6.50pm, 7.05pm, 7.20pm, 7.35pm, 7.50pm and 8.05pm
Halloween Night Tour: Wednesday 31 October 2012
Tours leaving 7.20pm, 7.35pm, 7.50pm, 8.05pm, 8.20pm, 8.35pm, 8.50pm and 9.05pm
Complete the form (by clicking on the Tour Name/Date link), print the information sheet or contact Historian and Manager of Cultural Heritage, Celestina Sagazio on (03) 8558 8210 for more information.