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Step Into Brisbane’s Darkest Era
Beautiful one day, deadly the next, and corrupt the day after. Step back in time to the 1980s, where the glittering lights of “Bris-Vegas” masked a gritty underworld of crime, conspiracy, and cover-ups. This immersive walking tour takes you deep into the heart of Fortitude Valley, a rough-and-tumble precinct where kingpins ruled and the rules didn’t apply. 🕵️♂️
Tour Highlights
- Underworld Headquarters: Visit the actual locations where 1980s crime bosses pulled the strings.
- Secret Casinos: Discover the hidden spots of illicit casinos that officially “didn’t exist”. 🎲
- Sting Operations: Re-enact historic police stings from a bygone era.
- Whisky Au Go Go: Pay your respects at the site of the infamous 1973 nightclub firebombing.
- The Fitzgerald Inquiry: Uncover the shocking findings of the landmark inquiry that exposed systemic corruption. 📜
Uncover the Truth
Forget the polished history books. This is a memorable journey through a glamorous, glitzy, and corruption-laden past. Secure your spot today for a unique investigation into the vices Brisbane tried to forget.
Find us for your Tour
The meeting point is on the corner of Church St & Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, next to the Holy Trinity Church. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time of your tour, if at all possible.
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Getting Here
Train:- A 5-minute walk from Fortitude Valley Train Station.
Street Parking:- Street Parking is available on some of the surrounding streets. Recommend Prospect St as the closest to the start and finishing point for the tour, along with others such as Church St and Hynes St.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Gift Card Purchases
Gift Card Purchases are subject to the following terms and conditions:-
- Gift cards can be redeemed for any product in any location.
- Gift cards are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
- Gift cards are non-refundable, but remain fully transferable.
Rain and Weather
- Dark Stories will contact you via SMS or Email on the day your tour runs if there are weather issues that are likely to impact the tour.
- Please be patient; inclement weather during the day often(but not always) leads to clear skies in the evenings.
- Tours will usually operate under most conditions including sporadic light rain.
- Dark Stories will be in touch as early as possible(at the latest 90 minutes prior to tour start times) if the tour is impacted in any way.
- Dark Stories reserves the right to make the final decision to proceed or cancel an event for rain impacted days/nights.
Minimum Attendance Clause
- Dark Stories requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If this number is not met, the tour may be cancelled, and attendees will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
General
- Please respect all other participants, and tour hosts. No rudeness or aggressive behaviour will be tolerated. Dark Stories reserves the right to remove any person/s from the tour who pose a danger to others or are disruptive to the tour.
- Dark Stories reserves the right to refuse entry and evict persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol who are disorderly or engage in inappropriate behaviour or vandalism.
- Rules are strictly enforced for the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
