Tales from the Tombstones

Tales from the Tombstones
From AUD $32.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Harristown, Queensland
The real lives and deaths of locals reveal gripping stories of hardships and hangings, triumph and tragedy, ingenuity and innovation, mischief and murder.


This two-hour time-travelling adventure explores one of Queensland’s oldest surviving cemeteries and brings the Toowoomba region’s incredible history to life.

Along with unearthing the stories of some fascinating people who rest in the Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery, the tour explores cemetery symbolism, craftsmanship, and funeral and burial practices of a bygone era.


- Due to sensitive historical content, parental discretion is advised for children under 12.

- This tour traverses uneven ground, grassed areas, and narrow pathways. By their nature, cemeteries include tripping hazards such as graves, grave markers, and vegetation.

- Flat, enclosed shoes are a must. Consider bringing a water bottle. Dress for the outdoors: tours will go ahead in the rain as long as there is no lightning.