🎃 HALLOWEEN GHOST HUNT at OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE 🎃
Friday 31 October 2025 | 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Old Government House, Parramatta Park

This Halloween, abandon all logic and willingly step inside one of Australia’s oldest and eeriest buildings — because apparently we’ve learned nothing from horror films.

Old Government House isn’t just a heritage-listed Georgian mansion built by convict labour between 1799 and 1818 — it’s a place where whispers echo down empty halls, shadows move when they shouldn’t, and cold spots turn up with no explanation (other than the obvious: ghosts).

But this isn’t a nice, safe history tour where someone tells you spooky stories by candlelight. Oh no. This is an interactive ghost hunt, and you’re the ghost bait — sorry, we mean investigator. You’ll join small groups, use real paranormal equipment, and explore areas of the house not usually open to the public. If time permits, you’ll even get some free-roaming time… in the dark… completely unsupervised. We trust you. Ish.

💀 DISCLAIMER: This is a Halloween event. There WILL be jump scares. You will scream, possibly cry, and almost definitely clutch a stranger. If you’ve got a heart condition, a weak bladder, or a delicate constitution, consider sitting this one out.

Strictly 18+ (for obvious reasons)
Wear sensible shoes and bring a torch — the ghosts are not responsible for stubbed toes
Rain, hail or demonic possession — the event goes ahead

Old Government House has stood tall for over two centuries. Let’s see if you can last two and a half hours…

Notable Residents:

Governor John Hunter (1799-1800): Commissioned the original construction of the house, replacing Governor Arthur Phillip's initial cottage.
Governor Lachlan Macquarie (1810-1821): Along with his wife, Elizabeth, expanded and transformed the residence into an elegant Palladian-style home, reflecting their vision for the burgeoning colony.
Governor Charles FitzRoy (1846-1855): His tenure was marked by personal tragedy when his wife, Lady Mary FitzRoy, died in a carriage accident near the house in 1847.

Event Itinerary:

7:00 PM – History Begin with a history of Old Government House (video).
7:20 PM – Team Formation Participants will be divided into small groups, each led by an experienced paranormal investigator.
7:30 PM to 9:15 PM – Experiments: Conduct paranormal research using a variety of different experiments, including specialised equipment, parapsychology experiments and spiritual methods
9:15 PM – Debrief and snack time Gather to discuss findings, share personal experiences, and enjoy a snack in the courtyard.

9:30 PM – Event Conclusion

Please Note:

Before booking this event please read the following as per our terms and conditions that are agreed at the point of sale: All payments in full are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of any circumstances. When you make a booking with us it is entirely your responsibility to ensure that you are able to make the event date that you have booked, as APPI Ghost Hunts & Tours cannot offer a refund or transfer your places onto another event date if you or any of your party are unable to attend. The reason for this is that all places are paid for in advance to our locations, which means we are still liable for these costs even if you cannot attend the event.

On booking this event/venue you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Accessibility Information:

Please note that this tour includes one set of steep stairs, which may be challenging for some guests. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the location, full accessibility cannot be guaranteed. If you have any mobility concerns or require further information, please contact us before booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.