Ghosts by the Harbour: Explore Sydney’s Haunted Past

Sydney sparkles with sunshine, surf, and skyscrapers—but as night falls, a darker version of the city begins to emerge. Behind the glittering harbour and charming colonial facades lurk grim stories of convicts, curses, and restless souls that never found peace.

With Haunting Trails: Sydney, you’ll uncover the city’s long-buried secrets—on your own terms, in your own time.

⚓ The Convict Curse at The Rocks

Wander through The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest district, where narrow alleys echo with the footsteps of forgotten convicts. This once-violent hub of colonial crime still bears the scars of public executions and fatal feuds. Locals whisper of a man in shackles seen disappearing into sandstone walls, and strange whispers heard from beneath the cobblestones.

🪓 The Lady in Black and The Mint’s Silent Screams

At the historic Sydney Mint, where thousands of convicts once toiled in punishing conditions, a woman dressed in 1800s mourning garb is said to glide across the corridors before vanishing without a trace. Some claim she was widowed by a brutal overseer—others believe she was the overseer’s ghostly avenger.

🏛️ Hyde Park Barracks: Spirits of the Forgotten

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hyde Park Barracks served as a prison, asylum, and workhouse. Today, visitors report sudden drops in temperature, phantom footsteps, and even the sensation of invisible hands brushing against their skin. Could it be the restless convicts, or the orphans who once filled its dormitories?

🕯️ Not Just History—An Experience

With Haunting Trails: Sydney, you don’t need a tour guide or a crowd. Our self-guided audio experience uses your location to tell each story where it happened—immersing you in a gripping journey through Sydney’s dark side.

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a history lover, or a curious wanderer, this ghost tour adds depth—and a few chills—to your Sydney adventure.

🌒 Download. Walk. Discover What Lurks in the Shadows.

Download the Haunting Trails app, plug in your headphones, and dive into the forgotten history that shaped Sydney’s soul. After dark, the past comes back to life. Are you ready to meet it?