AMS
Hendra

"I found the Bloody Brisbane (Notorious Northside) very interesting. It was great to hear about all the history. The pictures that were passed around made it even more interesting. I have recommended this to all my friends already. Keep up the great work."
BLOODY BRISBANE Crime and Murder Tour - 29 March 2008

SH
Forest Lake

TB
Northgate

FS
Sunnybank Hills

"It was extreemly interesting. I learnt so much that I had no idea about. I think if there was a smaller group it would have been better. Only on the creepyness meter!"
HAUNTED BRISBANE Ghost Tour - 29 March 2008

"We really enjoyed our host's story telling and he was wonderful during the walks as he would talk to us and answer questions (still in character). His voice was very appropriate for the setting!"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 29 March 2008

RF

"I really enjoyed it, loved the history, the interaction and the length and pace."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 22 March 2008

PS
Morningside

"The history was interesting and delivered in quite an engaging way. Shame about the teenagers and their parents who wouldn't shut up during the tour.

Suggestions: Making real ghosts out of people who persist on talking while the host is telling a story. "
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 1 March 2008

"Suggestion: Rattle some chains in the background; have someone jump out in a skeleton suit...use your imaginations!"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 1 March 2008

REPLY: In response to your suggestion about having someone jump out at the group dressed in a skeleton costume all I can say is that the reasons we do not do this is that the real spirits and ghosts present at the sites visited do not like it and would stay away. We try to create an atmosphere which draws Them close through eerie story telling which They like very much -They sense fear, you see.

Many of the places we visit are sacred historic places such as cemeteries and access is a privilege. It would be disrespectful to have pretend ghosts leaping out in a place where people died, were murdered or lie buried.

And simply because most clients do not want this. Pretend ghosts annoy more people than delight.

Do you want a pretend "Ghost" jumping out at you on a Ghost Tour? Tell us what you think

" Friends & I thouroughly enjoyed & found information facinating - imaginatively presented. Thanks for a Great Evening."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 28 February 2008

SL

"Just a quick note to say what a great evening I had on Saturday...
Thank you I intend to do all your tours now, I learnt so much and had so much fun"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 16 February 2008

BH

"i loved the history! I will be returning during the day for a more thorough exploration of this magnificent cematary. I loved it. Don't think I saw a ghost but the atmosphere was great."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 9 February 2008

MB
Camira

"I would like to say that your tours are great. I went on a Toowong emetery Tour late 2005 and was freaked out, Lilly was our guide that night and scared the living life out of me. I have just re booked a Toowong tour and am looking forward to another night with the ghosts."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour

KS

"Guides were great. Lily was brilliant & nearly scared the living daylights out of me on three occasions."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 2 February 2008

JP
Wynnum West

"Historically interesting - and the 3 12/13 year old boys we took on the tour thought it was fantastic"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 1 December 2007

"Our Ghost Host, the Sister was a brilliant storyteller. I have always liked Dutton Park Cemetary but now I appreciate it more. Jack Sim's tours are brilliant and we plan on doing more of them."
DUTTON PARK CEMETERY Ghost Tour- 24 November 2007

AMS
Hendra

"More things like trying to summon The Angel because it scared us because we didn't know what was going to happen. The ghost hosts were very good. Their costumes and manner helped make the tour that much creepier."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour- 24 November 2007

LC

"Unfortunately I did not have a ghostly experience however I absolutely loved the tour and will definately be doing another one !"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - 10 November 2007

LF
Warner

"i kept having the feeling that somone was tapping me on the back and then at mr magregers grave i smelt roses. i loved it and u will be seeing me agian."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour- November 10

DF
Hillcrest

"When we were taken to the memorial for graves at Suncorp Stadium I was standing at the back of the group. There was no wind around however I felt something flick and play with my hair. I turned around and nothing was there."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour- November 9

DC

"I felt a sense that the statue of ? McGregor was going to move ....and I actually wanted it to!

Suggestion: movement of some spooky dark forms amongst the head stones. i.e someone dressed in a black cloak swiftly passing across our view when we are being asked to look towards something"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour- November 3

CC

REPLY: The reason Ghost Tours do not have extras covered in sheets leaping from the shadows to give cheap thrills is because the real spirits and ghosts present at the sites visited do not like it and would stay away. We try to create an atmosphere which draws Them close through eerie story telling which They like very much (They sense fear, you see).

There is a risk of injury if clients were frightened deliberately in a dark and unfamiliar place.

Many of the places we visit are sacred historic places such as cemeteries and access is a privilege. It would be disrespectful to have pretend ghosts leaping out in a place where people died, were murdered or lie buried.

And simply because most clients do not want this. Pretend ghosts annoy more people than delight.

"We were all geared up for a spooky nite but felt it was a bit let down and we waisted our money. felt the tour guides where way to dramatised if we new it was going to be a theactrical thing wouldnt have bothered we didnt feel it was scary at all cause you could tell it was a rehearsed thing very disapointed sorry we were going to book the boggo road tour also when we booked the toowong tour glad we didnt now if that is as dramatised as this tour was"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour- October 31

KS
Upper Caboolture

REPLY: We are sorry you did not enjoy your tour through Toowong Cemetery.

Ghost Tours prides itself on telling actual stories that have been recorded through the years while other tour operators rely on client testimonial and questionable psychics to build their stories.

Every tale you heard on the night was true and researched thoroughly. The stories are then written into a script to be delivered by a creepy Ghost Host. This is the only concession we have to theatrics. Many people want to have a creepy host or people jumping out and scare them - we have found the middle ground by creating characters that relate to a ghost story of the site.

Some people may prefer a host whom speaks normally, but most would prefer to hear the story delivered with some theatrical flare. As we run a Ghost Tour, and as most people expect, we try to be creepy.

That being said at Ghost Tours we avoid overt theatrics, over the top dramatics and false accents. This is not to say that we may not have a theatrical climax or end to the tour but our main emphasis is on the delivery of stories through powerful words.

Would you prefer a plain non creepy tour guide or a ghost host? Tell us what you think

"These are the best tours going - and I have done the Port Arthur one!"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - October 27 2007

Anne-Marie
Brisbane, QLD

"I was treated to your tour by my best friend on Saturday night. I thought it was a fantastic experience... I was impressed to learn not only about the dramatic deaths and afterlives of the Toowong Cemetery residents, but also on Brisbane.

Our guides were great, they kept in character and really added to the experience. You are obviously well aware the secret to a successful tour is all in the delivery, which you nailed as neatly as a coffin lid! They involved everyone and showed respect for the location.

I'm already looking forward to when you will be hosting the Bloody Brisbane tour, my partner loves crime and history, so it ticks all the boxes for a great night out! No doubt there will be a few of us attending though, as I will be singing your praises to anyone who asks me my thoughts on your tours.

I even bought a copy of the Toowong Cemetery book to send to my Mother in Adelaide, she'll love it!

Well done Mr Sim, and a special thanks to our story teller and gate keeper hosts on Saturday night."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - October 27 2007

Elizabeth
Brisbane, QLD

"It was brilliant!. A great way to spend a birthday. i definetly would recommed going on a ghost tour to my friends. I will certainly go agin on the ghost tour."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - September 8 2007

Nathena
Goodna, QLD

"Overall very happy with tour, great if you want to know the 'history' of Brisbane. The Creepy staff know their stuff!!"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - September 8 2007

"The tour is great . Tthe content he [The GHOST HOST] offered and the way he spoke really made the tour worth while. The undertaker guide is a good fellow too - he filled my friend and I on some tidbits while we were waiting for the rest at the Valley of death. I am recommending this tour as a must see to my friends in Canberra."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - August 25 2007

Anonymous
Canberra, ACT

"As a fist time though enthusiastic sceptic i found the tour very enjoyable and informative and am now looking forward to the re-opening of the bogo road tours. thanks again for a good night out."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - August 18 2007

Keith
Goodna, QLD

"The stories were scary and the hosts were convincing. Thanks for a great night."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - July 28 2007

Louise
Brisbane, QLD

"The tour was fantastic, Lily and the Gatekeeper were brilliant hosts. Everyone is commenting on how great it was. Thank you for making the organisation and running of this event so easy! We will run another Ghost Tour fundraiser early next year (one of the other tours). We also intend to run a Boggo Road fundraiser."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - July 27 2007

Our Lady of Dolours
Brisbane, QLD

"I will be back for another experience soon. Our guide was wonderful - very knowledgable about creepy historical information"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - July 14 2007

Narelle
Brisbane, QLD

"The host was great, I loved her theatrics. The knowledge of history was fantastic."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - July 13 2007

Brisbane, QLD

"None of our party experienced anything on the night, but had a great night all the same. It was a shame it came to an end as the 3 older one's thoroughly enjoyed it and are quiet excited to go on the most haunted places around brisbane [HAUNTED BRISBANE Ghost Tour]. Thank you all for a great time and presenting a very informative night with great stories and history.
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - June 30 2007

Gemma
Brisbane, QLD

"The Haunted Brisbane Ghost Tour was a fantastic way to spend my 30th birthday on saturday night. My husband, friends and myself had a wonderful, creepy time. Jack Sim and Alan really added to the atmosphere on the tour. My husband is a real sceptic when it comes to these things, and even he now wants to do another tour, so we will definitely book another ghost tour soon."
HAUNTED BRISBANE Ghost Tour - June 30 2007

Karla
Brisbane, QLD

"Thankyou for organising our ghost tour last Friday night. Everyone had a fabulous time! Jack & Mary were both intriguing & entertaining, and our rowdy group would like to pass on their thanks for keeping them amused. We were having too much fun to be too 'spooked' on the night, but several of the group have mentioned that they have since had some 'spooky' moments reflecting on the stories told that evening, and some are planning to attend one of the other ghost tours in the near future. Thankyou "
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - Private Ghost Tour, June 2007

Lisa
Brisbane Vetinary Emergency & Critical Care Services , QLD

"Many thanks to Mary for a wonderful tour through Towoong Cemetery last Saturday night - it was an extreme eye opener (in many ways). It was fantastic to hear the history of Toowong Cemetery – we drive by but have never taken the time to stop. It's surprising how vast the land size is - we will definitely return for a walk around during the day to discover more of the amazing graves, crypts and tombstones - plus return for another tour one night....to see if we experience the same sensations and see the same inhabitants during the hours of darkness."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - June 2 2007

Cassandra
Brisbane, QLD

"Just a short note to say that I had a really good time on Saturday night! It was an added bonus to have Jack as a tour guide!! Thanks for that fantastic time!"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - May 26 2007

Renee
Brisbane, QLD

"Well what a great experience my brothers and I had on the Toowong cemetery tour last night (19/05/07). Lily was a great tour host, fun, knowledgable and did I mention rather spooky looking. The history is remarkable and indeed fascinating. Thanks to all the staff as well they made it a safe and fun experience. I am looking forward to another tour very soon."
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - May 19 2007

Jessica
Oakey, QLD

"Hi, I just wanted to say the tour of Toowong tonight was fantastic! Mary and Lilly told their stories so well and created a wonderful atmosphere. This was our second ghost tour as we were lucky enough to do the Boggo Road Gaol sleepover years ago. I am looking forward to reading Jack’s two books Bloody Brisbane and Haunted Brisbane which my husband and daughter purchased for me tonight. This was the best Mother’s Day present! :-)"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - May 12 2007

Jane
Brisbane, QLD

"I just want to pass on my thanks for a great night last Saturday...a winning product for Brisbane. All were great and as for the Hearse well... What can I say"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - April 21 2007

Martin
Brisbane Riverview Hotel

"We had a great time on Saturday night thanks to everyone concerned."
HAUNTED BRISBANE Ghost Tour - Private Ghost Tour, April 2007

Andersens Carpets
Brisbane, QLD

Toni
Brisbane, QLD

Quinten & Anya
Brisbane, QLD

"Thanks for a great tour last night, it was well-received by all our troops!"
TOOWONG CEMETERY Ghost Tour - Private Ghost Tour, January 2007

The Young Scientists of Australia
Melbourne, VIC

Marie
Brisbane, QLD

Henry
London, UK

Cathy
Brisbane, QLD

Amber
Brisbane, QLD

Ray & Cheryl
Brisbane, QLD