Is the event an investigation or a ghost tour?
It is a paranormal investigation. Guests participate in guided sessions using investigation equipment.
Ballarat · Goldfields · Paranormal investigation
Bishop’s Palace
after dark.
Enter one of Ballarat’s grand historic residences for a small-group HSPQ paranormal investigation, with overnight options only when advertised.
Experience typeParanormal investigation
RegionBallarat · Goldfields
ApproachHands-on · Evidence-led
Verified history
History before
the haunting.
Bishop’s Palace’s official history states that the residence was built in 1877 as the home of Ballarat’s first bishop.
Designed by prominent Melbourne architect Joseph Reed of Reed and Barnes and built by George Broom, the Palace reflects the wealth and architectural ambition of gold-rush-era Ballarat.
Why this place matters
- A heritage Gothic residence connected to the early Catholic Diocese of Ballarat
- Designed by architect Joseph Reed
- Large period rooms and a distinctive nineteenth-century setting
- Limited-capacity investigation formats
The HSPQ format
An investigation.
Not a ghost tour.
You are not watching actors or following a scripted scare trail. You are participating in structured sessions with HSPQ investigators and forming your own conclusions.
- Small-group paranormal investigation
- Real investigation equipment and guided sessions
- Historical context separated from reported experiences
- Selected sleepover experiences only when advertised
- Natural explanations tested before paranormal claims
Plan your visit
Know before
you go.
Event formats can change between dates. The secure booking page is always the final source for inclusions, prices, start times, accessibility and remaining places.
Paranormal activity is never guaranteed. HSPQ presents genuine experiences without actors, manufactured evidence or forced conclusions.
- Ballarat location
- Capacity and access areas vary by event
- Sleepover rooms are limited when offered
- The live booking page is the final source for dates, inclusions and finishing times
Frequently asked questions
Before you
enter the dark.
Is accommodation always included?
No. A sleepover is included only when the selected ticket specifically advertises it.
Do I need to believe in ghosts?
No. Believers, sceptics and curious first-time investigators are welcome.
Are results guaranteed?
No. HSPQ documents the night honestly and never guarantees paranormal activity.
Historical sources
History is drawn from published venue, council and heritage information. Reported paranormal experiences are not presented as verified historical fact.
Ready to investigate?
Enter the unknown.
Choose your date through HSPQ's live event calendar.
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