Hair Raiser Tours

20/08/2025

THE SHIVER STREET TOUR

You asked for it… and here it is!
A special tour that brings together our favourite ghost stories, mysterious historical crimes, and quirky objects — all woven into Dunedin’s dark past.

Shiver Street: The Ultimate Dark Dunedin Experience. Dare to join us?

👉 Book now at hairraisertours.com

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10/08/2025

From the Vault- The Trinity Methodist Church-better known as the former Fortune Theatre, stands quietly on the corner of Stuart Street and Moray Place, but appearances can be deceiving. With its long history of ghostly inhabitants, I wonder if the spirits have returned to reclaim it. This site was featured on a Ghost Hunt show tour I conducted years ago, highlighting some of Dunedin's most haunted locations. It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since the episode sparked widespread interest in our haunted heritage.

03/08/2025

Yesterday we rode into Gore for an afternoon of Murder at the Races!
From jockeys to horse whisperers, the day had it all...
Was the mystery solved? Almost...
The murderer was last seen under an August moon, just south of the river!

A huge thank you to the Southland businesses, social groups, and individuals who’ve supported our tours and murder mystery parties this year — we appreciate you!

31/07/2025

Do you believe an object can be haunted?
Perhaps it played a role in Dunedin's dark and mysterious past...
At our Ghost Gallery, you'll find a number of curious objects on display—each with a fascinating story to tell.

Come see for yourself... if you dare. 👻

23/07/2025

Are you drawn to murder, mystery, and the macabre?
Do you find yourself soul-searching in shadowy corners, wandering cemeteries in search of your own name, or imagining a final rest inside Dunedin’s Old Gaol?
Join Hair Raiser Tours as we follow in the footsteps of the city’s most notorious swindlers, confidence tricksters, and ghostly phantoms.
Dare to uncover the dark side of Dunedin’s past...

02/07/2025

Last night we welcomed our first guest from the long-awaited Gold Coast to Dunedin direct flights — or as we like to call it, GHOST COAST. We look forward to welcoming many more over the coming months!

23/06/2025

🌌 Matariki
2025 🌌
As the stars return, so do the stories…

This season, we stepped into the shadows with black dogs, haunted heritage walks, murder mystery parties, and a chilling visit to a blue church...

08/06/2025

❄️ Winter chills and thrilling tales...
This season has been packed with spine-tingling adventures — from eerie gaol visits and ghostly walks, to cemetery hopping, our iconic murder mystery parties, and of course... one very haunted bus.
A huge thank you to everyone who’s braved the darkness with us — we couldn’t do it without your spirit!

25/05/2025

Had the absolute pleasure of exploring the darker side of Dunedin with Canadian crime writer Jeff Buick. It’s always a thrill to swap stories with someone who shares a passion for mystery and mayhem! Here’s what he had to say about his Hair-raising experience. Be sure to check out his books — perfect if you're after a pulse-racing read this winter.

Interested in posts from mystery, thriller, suspence author Jeff Buick? Check them all out here.

20/05/2025

Not all walking tours are created equal...
Some follow the footsteps, we forged the path.
Since 1999, Hair Raiser Tours has been New Zealand's original and most iconic ghost, crime & cemetery experience.
We don’t just tell stories, we breathe life into the dead and light lanterns in the dark.
Join the tour that locals trust and travellers remember.
Because there's only one original.

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18/05/2025

Dunedin transforms under the cover of darkness, its Gothic architecture taking center stage. As you wander through the streets, the occasional whiff of wood smoke transports you to a different time, full of mystery and wonder. So grab your coat & let's explore Dunedin's haunted history together.
📷 Jack the Clicker

27/04/2025

Through mist and shadow, our guests carried the light — daring to tread where few would wander. The old city never sleeps... and neither do its ghosts. Join us, if you have the courage.