Local guide Sarah, of Ghost Tours Australia. Photos: Supplied.
Small business owner Jack Sim, founder of Ghost Tours Australia, is bringing Redlands Ghost Tours back to life after COVID-19 forced them into hiatus. The revived tours will launch in early March, beginning with the Haunted Redlands Ghost Bus Tour and Dinner at the Grand View Hotel, as well as the Ormiston House After Dark Tour.
Jack is confident that Redlands locals are eager to reconnect with the region’s rich tapestry of ghost stories, legends, and folklore. Local guide, actress, and storyteller Sarah – the face of Redlands Ghost Tours – shares that passion. She believes shining a light on the past helps strengthen the community’s sense of identity.
“It’s about recognising the pioneers of the past – it’s the backbone of what makes a community,” Sarah says.
The tours aim to spark curiosity among Redlands residents, inviting them to explore the myths, mysteries, and historic haunts woven through their own backyard. Ghost Tours Australia hopes the renewed experiences will encourage both locals and visitors to discover more of the Redlands region, supporting nearby businesses and aligning closely with Redland City Council’s Events Strategy 2024–2029.
“On the Haunted Redlands Ghost Bus Tour and Dinner at the Grand View Hotel, we’ll meet at the hotel, travel to various locations around the Redlands coast, hear the stories tied to those places, and return to enjoy a lovely dinner at the newly renovated landmark,” Jack explains.
Jack has interviewed around 40 people connected to iconic local sites, including the Old Courthouse Restaurant, the Grand View Hotel, Whepstead Manor, Ormiston House, and the area around Spook Hill.
“The stories we share come from local residents or people who visited the Redlands. Some date back to the 1950s and even earlier.”
For more information or to book a tour, call 0401 666 441 or email [email protected].
