Old Newtown Laneway and Cemetery Walking Tour
Discover Newtown’s hidden past! Wander old laneways, grand Victorian mansions, and eerie colonial Camperdown Cemetery as you uncover tales of crime, scandal, tragedy and rebellion. From shocking murders to underground subcultures, explore the darker, stranger side of Sydney’s history. Book now!
Uncover the secrets of Newtown’s past! This walking tour takes you through hidden laneways, grand Victorian mansions, and the eerie Camperdown Cemetery, revealing the crime, scandal, and rebellion that shaped this vibrant suburb.
Hear the shocking story of the Macdonaldtown Baby Farm massacre, a crime so horrifying it erased a suburb from the map. Stand on the site of the King Street siege, where bullets once flew in a dramatic 1910s standoff. Visit the graves of fascinating historical figures, including the inspiration for Dickens’ Miss Havisham, and uncover the tragedy of the Dunbar shipwreck, Sydney’s deadliest maritime disaster. From radical revolutionaries to Newtown’s bohemian and underground subcultures, this tour explores the darker, stranger side of Sydney’s history.
If you love true crime, mystery, and forgotten tales, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! Book now and step into the past!