Monte Cristo Homestead
Australia's most haunted house has witnessed tragic deaths including a maid pushed from the balcony, a child dropped down stairs, and a mentally ill man chained in a stable for 40 years. The spirits of all remain active.
Australia’s Most Haunted
Monte Cristo Homestead in Junee, New South Wales is officially recognized as Australia’s most haunted house. Built in 1885, the property has witnessed so many tragic deaths that multiple spirits now call it home.
The House
Monte Cristo Homestead:
- Built 1885
- Christopher Crawley
- Victorian mansion
- Junee, NSW
- Preserved estate
Mrs. Crawley
The matriarch:
- Elizabeth Crawley
- Rarely left house
- 23 years reclusive
- Died 1933
- Never left?
Her Ghost
Primary spirit:
- Seen throughout
- Felt presence
- Territorial
- Dislikes visitors
- Most active
The Maid
Tragic death:
- Fell from balcony
- Or was pushed?
- Pregnant
- 1800s
- Her spirit walks
The Child
Nursemaid’s negligence:
- Baby dropped
- Down stairs
- Fatal injuries
- Nurse blamed
- Child’s ghost remains
The Stable Boy
Harold:
- Mentally ill
- Chained in stable
- For 40 years
- By mother
- Discovered after her death
Harold’s Spirit
Still present:
- In stable area
- Disturbing presence
- Sounds of chains
- Tormented soul
- Very active
The Caretaker
Another death:
- Shot on property
- 1961
- During investigation
- His ghost seen
- Violent energy
The Phenomena
What’s experienced:
- Apparitions
- Footsteps
- Doors slamming
- Cold spots
- Physical contact
Investigation Results
Paranormal teams:
- Numerous investigations
- Consistent activity
- Evidence captured
- Very active
- Well-documented
Ghost Tours
Available:
- Day tours
- Night tours
- Overnight stays
- Regular events
- Popular attraction
Current Owners
Olive and Reginald Ryan:
- Since 1963
- Restore and maintain
- Embrace haunting
- Welcome investigators
- Living with ghosts
Physical Effects
Visitors experience:
- Being touched
- Scratched
- Pushed
- Overwhelming dread
- Genuine fear
The Grounds
Also active:
- Stables
- Outbuildings
- Garden areas
- Entire property
- Multiple locations
Significance
Australia’s officially designated most haunted location with documented tragic deaths and ongoing activity.
Legacy
Monte Cristo demonstrates how concentrated tragedy creates concentrated haunting—multiple violent deaths leaving spirits that continue to affect everyone who enters.