Unfortunate Ends & Peculiar Practices Guided Tour – West Terrace Cemetery

Schedule

Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 11:15 am

UTC+09:30

Location

West Terrace Cemetery | Adelaide, SA

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Join your expert guide as they guide you through nearly two centuries of local history including fascinating tales and peculiar anecdotes.
About this Event

Discover the obscure and often unusual ways South Australians have met their fate and gain a glimpse into some of the lavish and occasionally peculiar funeral customs on this unique guided tour.

Delve into more than 185 years of real South Australian stories as our knowledgeable guides bring to life the many captivating and long forgotten tales of our State’s great leaders, pioneers, humanitarians and scallywags. West Terrace Cemetery is home to more than 150,000 loved ones, as well as being home to the first War Cemetery in Australia and the first Crematorium in the Southern Hemisphere. This 90 minute walking tour will cover a range of sites, as well as quirky anecdotes and interesting facts to help paint the picture of South Australia’s colourful past.

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West Terrace Cemetery, 161 West Terrace, Adelaide, Australia

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AUD 20.00

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