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South Brisbane Cemetery Moonlight Tour

<p dir="ltr">Where it all began – a cemetery, a torchlight, and a thousand untold stories.</p><p dir="ltr">Step back into the roots of Brisbane’s most beloved cemetery experiences on a&nbsp;<i><em>Moonlight Tour</em></i>,&nbsp;<u>the original night-time walk</u>&nbsp;that started it all.&nbsp; First held back circa 2009, this was the tour that lit the path – quite literally – for every&nbsp;<i><em>Friends of South Brisbane Cemetery</em></i>&nbsp;tour that’s followed.</p><p dir="ltr">Unlike other tours with fixed scripts and set stops,&nbsp;the<i><em>&nbsp;Moonlight Tour</em></i>&nbsp;is delightfully unpredictable.&nbsp; It flows with the mood of the night and the curiosity of the group.&nbsp; No two nights are the same, because no two walks through history should ever be!</p><p dir="ltr">As you meander beneath the stars and the towering trees of South Brisbane Cemetery, your guides – Tracey Olivieri and Liam Baker – will share the real stories that have shaped this extraordinary place.&nbsp; They’ve spent years delving into the archives, decades amongst the headstones, and countless evenings sharing their passion for the cemetery with others.</p><p dir="ltr">You <u>might </u>hear about:</p><ul><li value="1" dir="ltr">The floods that swallowed the past</li><li value="2" dir="ltr">The evolution of headstone art and forgotten funerary symbols</li><li value="3" dir="ltr">The graves of the executed, tucked quietly into a shaded corner</li><li value="4" dir="ltr">How faith divided the dead in life, and in burial</li><li value="5" dir="ltr">The controversial “beautification” that reshaped an historical landscape</li><li value="6" dir="ltr">A whispered ghost story (or two)…for those who like their history with a little chill</li><li value="7" dir="ltr">And whatever questions you bring - because on this tour, you help steer the story!</li></ul><i><em>This is history as it should be: lived, shared, and responsive to the wonder of the moment.</em></i><p dir="ltr">Whether you’re returning to where it all began or joining us for the very first time, the<i><em>&nbsp;Moonlight Tour</em></i>&nbsp;offers a rare and immersive way to explore South Brisbane Cemetery – not just as a resting place, but as a living archive of lives once lived.</p><p dir="ltr">Bring your torch. Bring your curiosity. The story is still unfolding.</p><p dir="ltr">All of our tours are <u>not-for-profit</u>, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.</p>