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The Haunted Jenny Dixon Beach and Wilfred Barret Drive

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One of the most haunted beaches in the world is said to be the Jenny Dixon Beach in New South Wales. Here, the last decades have been filled with stories of vanishing hitchhikers along the roads as well as older ghosts coming in from the sea. 

The sun-drenched coasts of New South Wales, Australia, are known for their rolling surf, golden sands, and laid-back seaside towns. But there’s one beach where the lapping waves seem to carry more than seashells and driftwood. 

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Beneath the tourist-friendly veneer of Jenny Dixon Beach lies a sorrowful, sinister past — one whispered about in local pubs and by late-night campfires.

Jenny Dixon Beach: This beach in New South Wales, known for its ghost stories and haunting legends and is to find on most of the “most haunted” lists of haunted beaches in the world.

The Hitchhiker of Wilfred Barrett Drive

One of the ghost legends haunting the beach actually comes from Wilfred Barret Drive, a stretch of road along the beach between Magenta and Noraville, and is the ghost of a vanishing hitchhiker, now called Jenny Dixon by the locals. 

Horror Movie: The Ghost Story inspired the 2011 horror film Jenny Dixon Beach and has attracted many curious paranormal investigators hoping to communicate with her.

It was sometime in the 1970s when an unspeakable act of violence left its stain on this otherwise idyllic coastline. Or, as the area was nicknamed  “the child abuse capital of NSW” by The Daily Telegraph in 2022, perhaps it was never peaceful at all. Some even claim that the murder was as early as the 1950s. 

According to local legend, a young woman was hitchhiking along Wilfred Barrett Drive, the road that skirts the dunes by Jenny Dixon Beach. In many variations of the legend she was headed home from work. She was picked up by a group of men, often said to be five. Instead of offering her a safe ride, subjected her to a brutal assault on the Jenny Dixon Beach. 

They left her to die alone on that dark beach or maybe in the bushes close to it. Some say that she was found there, dead, some say that she was still alive when they found her, but died a few days later of her injuries. The police had nothing to go on. Her killers were never caught. Justice, it seems, got lost somewhere between the trees and the tide.

But the woman’s restless spirit didn’t stay buried with her in those coastal sands. It is said that her ghost lingered for revenge. Some say that a group of five men died in horrible and mysterious ways over the course of the next few years. One hanged himself. One died in a car accident, claiming that someone walked in front of his car in his dying breath. One drove off a cliff and one either died of a self-inflicted gunshot or ran his car over an embankment after picking the ghost up in his car, driving him mad when no one believed him. Before they died, they allegedly complained about seeing and hearing things before they died. 

For decades, drivers traveling Wilfred Barrett Drive at night have reported seeing a woman in white, pale and sorrowful, walking the roadside. She is also said to be seen close to the Nora Head cemetery where it is believed the girl is buried. 

Some have even claimed to pick her up. She rides in the car for a while, sitting in the backseat, murmuring little or nothing at all, before vanishing into thin air, leaving behind only the lingering scent of cigarette smoke.

The Truth Behind the Hitchhiking Murder Victim

According to most sources, there seems to be more police reports about people seeing the ghost of the hitchhiker from Wilfred Barret Drive than about the murder she supposedly died from. Local people as well as those just travelling through not knowing about the legend are supposedly seeing the vanishing hitchhiker from time to time. 

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The part about the men seeing and hearing things before they died is also a classical horror trope from books and movies, but if you talk about the stories in the surrounding neighborhoods, they will definitely know what you talk about as well as having a few stories of their own. 

A real case connected with the ghost story is the disappearance of the Holmes sisters from the 1950s. Eighteen year old Grace and her little sister, eleven year old Kathleen went for a walk to Norah Head lighthouse and never returned. 

A day later, their dead bodies were found in a swamp close to Tuggerah Lake. A local fisherman was suspected and even charged for their murder, but was never convicted. 

Today the case remains unsolved. 

The Woman from the Janet Dixon Ship

But the hitchhiker isn’t the only ghost said to roam Jenny Dixon Beach, and this one comes from a much older time. 

In 1973, four terrified campers burst into town with a story straight from a nightmare. The group of 12 year old boys that had been camping on the beach, claimed a woman in a long, old-fashioned dress appeared to them in the dead of night, reaching out from the shadows with desperate, pleading hands. The boys said they threw sticks at her, but they went right through her transparent body. They ran up the stairs from the beach towards the car park, but she followed them, still with her arms outstretched towards them. She vanished before their eyes, leaving behind a bone-deep chill and footprints in the sand where no one should have been.

Local historians tie this spirit to a maritime tragedy: the wreck of the Janet Dixon, the coal schooner from which the beach takes its name. It was passing through Norah Head, just south of Jenny Dixon Beach by the Tasman sea. Because of the unfamiliar coastline of at least seven ships wrecked in these parts between 1871 to 1903. This was when the lighthouse was built. 

In the mid-19th century, the ship was lost to the treacherous waters off the Central Coast. One woman — thought to be the captain’s wife or a passenger — washed ashore at what would later become Jenny Dixon Beach. Her young son, who had been aboard with her, never did.

This story has also been attributed to Raymond Grove who lives close to the beach, and he spent the rest of his life trying to find out who she was. This is most likely also where the story of a grieving mother searching for her son comes from. 

Since that night, the woman is said to roam the shore, searching for her lost child, her sorrow carried on every crashing wave.

The Haunted Jenny Dixon Beach

Jenny Dixon Beach is a strikingly beautiful place to visit by day. The waves sparkle, the sand is soft, and the headlands offer a stunning sunset view. But when the sun dips below the horizon and the ocean turns black as ink, the beach’s other side awakens.

If you ever find yourself driving that lonely stretch of Wilfred Barrett Drive after midnight and a lone figure appears on the roadside, pale and dressed in white, do yourself a favor:

Keep driving.

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The Haunted Ihilani Resort: Does the Spirit Remain at Four Seasons Resort Oahu?

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After a guest reportedly died on the 17th floor in the Ihilani Resort in Hawaii, the guest stayed on as a ghost. Is the ghost still lingering, even after the hotel became the Four Seasons Resort Oahu?

Set against the pristine backdrop of Oahu’s western coast, the Four Seasons Resort is the epitome of luxury, offering breathtaking ocean views, world-class amenities, and unforgettable island experiences. However, not all of the memories made here are bathed in sunshine and aloha spirit.

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The luxurious Ihilani Resort as it was once known as, once a crown jewel of Ko Olina on Oʻahu’s west side, has long been shrouded in mystery and haunted rumors. The name Ihilani, meaning “Heavenly Splendor,” evokes images of serene beaches and tropical paradise, but beneath the surface of this upscale destination lay a darker, more unsettling tale. Though the resort closed its doors in 2015, eventually reopening as the renowned Four Seasons Resort Oahu, whispers of its haunted past continue to linger—particularly on the infamous 17th floor.

For some, the Four Seasons Resort has become synonymous with one of the island’s most unsettling paranormal mysteries—a haunting that has left more than a few guests feeling a chill in their tropical paradise.

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina: Before it became the four seasons, it was the Ihilani Resort. This is when an alledged untimely death of a guest created a ghost story that have lasted through the rebranding as well. // Source: Farragutful/wiki

A Tragic Story on the Seventeenth Floor

While the Four Seasons Resort boasts an impeccable reputation, there is one floor that stands apart for reasons that are far less inviting—the seventeenth floor. It is here, according to rumors whispered among guests and staff, that a tragic event has left a spectral imprint. 

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The story goes that many years ago, a guest who had come to the resort for a much-needed vacation, took ill unexpectedly during her stay. Despite the efforts of medical staff, she passed away in her room on the seventeenth floor.

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Since that day, guests staying on this floor have reported a series of strange and unnerving phenomena. Most notably, the glass sliding doors in their rooms often open and close by themselves, sometimes even in the dead of night. The cool breeze that sweeps in from the ocean may seem refreshing at first, but when there is no apparent cause, it becomes a cause for concern. Some guests have been woken by the sensation of a cold draft brushing past their faces, only to find the door wide open—though they swear they locked it before going to sleep.

Guests reported that, in the middle of the night, their doors would inexplicably open and close by themselves, often accompanied by the unsettling feeling that someone—or something—was watching them as they slept. On more than one occasion, guests woke to find the apparition of a woman standing in the corner of their room, silently observing them.

Unexplained Happenings and Eerie Energy

Beyond the mysterious opening and closing of doors and the sightings of the woman, other unexplained occurrences have been reported on the seventeenth floor. Lights flicker for no reason, electronic devices turn on and off on their own, and some guests have even felt an icy hand brush against their skin when no one is around. Even seasoned staff members, usually unwilling to discuss the stories with new guests, have confessed to feeling a strange energy on the floor, particularly in the hallways late at night.

The haunting of the Four Seasons Resort Oahu has become a topic of hushed conversations among the resort’s frequent visitors. Some skeptics dismiss it as nothing more than local legend or overactive imaginations fueled by the hotel’s long history and its isolated location. However, for those who have stayed on the seventeenth floor and experienced these strange occurrences firsthand, the stories are all too real.

A Ghostly Guardian or Something More?

In 2015, Ihilani Resort closed its doors, leaving behind both its legacy of luxury and the ghost stories that came with it. Many speculated whether the spirit of the woman would finally find peace, or if she would remain bound to the place where she met her untimely end.

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When the property was reopened as the Four Seasons Resort Oahu, many wondered if the haunting would persist. After all, the bones of the building remained the same, even if it had been given a fresh start. With the new reputation of the Four Seasons brand, a question loomed in the background: would the spirit continue to roam the 17th floor of this now world-class resort?

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The Haunting of Changi Beach: Singapore’s Ghosts of War

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After a World War Two massacre, it is said that Changi Beach in Singapore is haunted by its victims. Could it be that the Sook Ching Massacre has made ghosts haunt the beach, or is it something else staining the sand bloody red?

When you think of Singapore, you might picture sleek skyscrapers, bustling hawker centers, and impeccable city streets. But beneath that modern veneer lies a blood-soaked history, and few places are as steeped in sorrow and spectral legend as Changi Beach. 

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Changi Beach Park is on the northern tip of the eastern region Changi in Singapore and one of the oldest coastal parks in the country. By day, it’s a picturesque 3 km long stretch of white sand kissed by the South China Sea. By night, it’s a haunted shoreline where the spirits of the betrayed and butchered are said to wander — forever restless.

The Haunted Changi Beach: Sunset at Changi beach Park Changi Point. After the Sook Ching Massacre during World War Two, it’s seen as one of the mot haunted places in Singapore

A Bloodied Past: The Sook Ching Massacre

During World War II, after Japanese forces captured Singapore in 1942, they began a brutal purge known as the Sook Ching Massacre — a systematic extermination of suspected anti-Japanese Chinese men, believed to be resistance fighters or sympathizers. The name means the “cleansing purge” although the Japanese Imperialists called it: “The great inspection of Singapore.”

How many that were actually part of the resistance is uncertain, as the Japanese rounded up a group of Asians working at Changi Beach that had nothing to do with the POW who had sabotaged the Japanese engines at Selarang Barracks, a mechanical workshop used by the Japanese soldiers. The workers, mainly from the  Bukit Timah/Stevens Road area, were tortured for days. In the end, the workers were executed as a warning to the POW at Changi Beach.

Changi Beach was one of several execution sites on the massacre on the 20th February in 1942.. On this stretch of seemingly tranquil sand, at least 66 Chinese men were lined up, shot, and buried. The true number of victims across all the Sook Ching sites is thought to be as high as 50,000 between 18th February to 4th of March..

The men were tied to each other and forced to walk over the beach towards the water. As they reached the edge, they were shot and killed by the Japanese Hojo Kempei. Those who didn’t die immediately from the shooting, were left to drown or killed with their bayonets.

The bodies from the massacre were buried in mass graves, dug by the war prisoners in the nearby camps. 

After the war, the Japanese were forced to surrender and they were put on trial and their punishment was the same as their crime: to be executed the same way. 15 of them were sentenced and taken to Changi Beach and shot there. 

This was the case with people like Lieutenant-General S. Fukuyei. He commanded a camp and was found guilty of executing two Australian and two British people on the shores of Changi Beach. When he was executed in the same way, photographs of it was published in Singaporean newspapers. 

Vice-Admiral T. Hara together with three of his men was found guilty in murdering nine Burmese soldiers and was hanged in the Changi area a few years after the war. 

Not much was known about the victims after the war and what really happened to them. At least in the first few years, the families needed a way to honor their dead. A taoist ceremony was held in 1948 in what is known as the VAlley of Tears where mass graves of the Japanese occupation were thought to be. This was also to soothe the hungry ghosts that they feared would form. 

The Hauntings of Changi Beach

But did all of the taoist ceremonies help to keep the ghosts at bay? According to local ghost lore– no. In the decades since, visitors and locals alike have whispered of eerie, inexplicable phenomena at Changi Beach. People believe that the innocent workers that were executed are haunting it, angry of their fate. 

Sounds of voices crying and screaming have been reported, although the beach is empty, and the source is nowhere to be found. The sound of guns going off is also some of the things beach goers claim to have heard. Some even claim to have seen the ghosts of the executions replaying again and again, the phantom blood painting the sand red. 

Beachgoers claim to have been slapped, shoved, or grabbed by unseen hands as they are taking a bath or relaxing in the sand. Some report the sudden sensation of fingers brushing against their hair or shoulders, only to turn and find no one there.

A ghostly woman’s cries are often heard on the wind, especially near the old execution sites. Some say she’s the spirit of a mother who watched her sons executed, cursed to mourn for eternity.

Headless Apparitions

Several chilling stories involve the sight of headless figures wandering the beach, their torsos swaying as if searching for something — or someone — long lost. Witnesses report these apparitions vanish upon approach, leaving only the lingering scent of decay and salt.

Perhaps the most grotesque tale is of disembodied human remains appearing in the night sky, accompanied by distant screams. Eyewitnesses speak of seeing arms, heads, and torsos drift overhead like twisted kites, vanishing before they touch the sand, or their heads, floating on the surface of the water.

The Malayan Myth of Hantu Penanggal

Some think that these floating heads and other limbs are not ghosts at all, but something dark from folklore. They are called Hantu Penanggal and are not ghosts, but witches or some type of vampiric entity from Malayan folklore that want to live on forever.

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They were able to separate their heads from their bodies and would prey on pregnant women and children. Looking like a woman themselves during their day, at night, they turn into this bodiless creature, their organs trails from their necks, twinkling in the dark like will-o-the-wisp, leaving a smell of vinegar- 

The Beach That Won’t Forget

Changi Beach, for all its tropical beauty and cheerful daytime facade, harbors a nightmarish secret. It’s a place where history refuses to stay buried, and the ghosts of war still cry out in the surf.

If you visit, pause a moment at dusk. Listen for the whispers on the breeze. Feel for the unseen fingers on your shoulder. And should you hear the mournful cries of the weeping woman — do not answer. Some voices are meant to stay in the shadows.

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The Haunted Prince Waikiki Hotel and its Blue Lights

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The Prince Waikiki Hotel in Hawaii is believed to be haunted. Not only does the luggage of its guests seem to move, but a strange blue light is wandering the halls accompanied by voices from beyond. 

Located on Waikiki, Oahu in Hawaii, the Prince Waikiki Hotel appears at first glance to be an unassuming, cozy retreat for travelers seeking the sun, surf, and sand of Hawaii. Waikiki is a popular neighborhood by the beach in Honolulu and there are many high rise hotels on the mostly man made beach.

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But beyond its warm and glittering facade, this hotel is said to be the site of numerous eerie happenings that have left guests and staff alike chilled to the bone. Stories of strange occurrences, ghostly apparitions, and otherworldly sounds have earned the Waikiki Prince Hotel a reputation as one of Oahu’s most haunted locales.

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A Mysterious History of Prince Waikiki Hotel

Built in the mid-20th century when the hotel building in the area took off on Ala Wai harbor, the Prince Waikiki Hotel has stood through decades of change. The hotel is named after Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole who was a prince of the Kingdom of Hawaii who after being dethroned, went to represent Hawaii in Congress. 

What was once a quiet stretch of beach has evolved into a bustling hub of activity in the 1950s, but the hotel’s history is marked by its own share of mystery. Over the years, it has witnessed a series of unexplained events that many believe are connected to its past. 

Some claim that the land the hotel was built on once belonged to ancient Hawaiian tribes, and that the spirits of those who lived and died here still roam the property. It did use to be the first capital of the united Hawaii and was a place for the royalty to retreat. 

Others suggest that tragic incidents within the hotel walls have left behind restless souls who linger, unable or unwilling to move on.

Strange Lights and Whispers

Guests who stay at the Prince Waikiki Hotel often report seeing strange lights moving throughout the hotel, particularly in the hallways and stairwells. These blue orb looking lights are not the flicker of faulty bulbs or the reflection of passing cars but appear to move with an eerie purpose, sometimes trailing along behind guests or darting quickly around corners. Those who have tried to follow these glowing orbs often find themselves led to deserted parts of the hotel, only to have the lights vanish without a trace or disappear through the walls.

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But it’s not just the mysterious lights that make the Prince Waikiki Hotel a hotbed of paranormal activity. Unexplained whispering voices are frequently heard, echoing through empty corridors or seeming to come from right behind guests when no one is there. These whispers are unintelligible, a faint murmur that sends shivers down the spine. Some guests have reported feeling a cold breath on their necks or a light tap on their shoulders, only to turn around and find themselves completely alone.

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The Case of Moving Luggage

One of the most unsettling phenomena at the Prince Waikiki Hotel involves the inexplicable movement of luggage. Guests have reported leaving their bags neatly packed and positioned in their rooms, only to return and find them shifted across the floor or even rearranged entirely. In some cases, suitcases have been found unzipped with their contents spread across the room, as if a curious invisible hand had rummaged through them.

Some also claim that their luggage has disappeared from the bellhops and rooms and ended up in unexplainable places like in the kitchen or the ballroom. 

The Ghosts of the Prince Waikiki Hotel

But who is it that haunts the hotel today? Could there be some of the guests who passed away? Although, there are not many, if any, noted deaths in the hotel. Even still, people claim to see ghostly tourists of a man in a red and white Hawaiian shirt, hanging by the pool. 

Perhaps it is the prince himself who has returned to the place named after him in his afterlife? Some claim to have seen a stately Hawaiian man with a mustache standing in the lobby, wearing expensive clothes and a hat that looks not of this time. It is also said that guests have encountered a man like this in the elevators, although no one ever saw the man get out of the elevator, even when they have reached the top floor.  

A Haunting Legacy of Prince Waikiki Hotel

Theories abound as to who—or what—haunts the Prince Waikiki Hotel. Some believe that the spirits of former guests, perhaps those who met untimely or tragic ends, remain tethered to the place they last knew. Others think the land itself holds a spiritual energy, disturbed by the construction and modernization of Waikiki. Whatever the cause, the paranormal activity at the hotel shows no sign of slowing.

Those who stay at the Prince Waikiki Hotel are advised to keep an eye on their belongings, to listen carefully to the whispers in the dark, and to be aware of the strange lights that might just be trying to guide them somewhere unknown. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, one thing is certain: a night at this haunted hotel is an experience you won’t soon forget.

So, if you’re feeling brave and looking for a unique thrill, check in to the Prince Waikiki Hotel—just don’t be surprised if you leave with more than just a souvenir or two.

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Porta do Alén, The Portal to Another Dimension

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At the top of a mountain in Northern Spain, there is a supposed gate to the underworld or possibly another dimension. The legend of Porta do Alén and its strange structure continues to be known as the Door to Beyond.  

North in Spain on the highest peak of the mountain Serra do Cando there is a strange dolmen construction that looks a lot like a door. The locals have named it Porta do Alén, or the gate to the underworld. According to the legends about this strange place, the Porta do Alén connects our world to the world of spirits.

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Who raised this strange structure, all the way to the top of a mountain, and when did it happen? No one really knows the origin of this mysterious place, but the locals in the region have used it as an altar of all sorts for centuries. 

Legends and Folklore Surrounding Porta do Alén

Porta do Alén, also known as the “Door to the Beyond,” has a rich tapestry of legends and folklore woven into its history. Even its origin is disputed, but it is believed that it is most likely human made. 

According to local tales, the portal was created by ancient Celtic druids as a passage to the spirit realm. We can find altars, shrines and ancient burials scattered around in Galicia as a reminder of its past. 

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Often called France’s Stonehenge, The Carnac Stones in Brittany have puzzled people for millennials as to why they were built. Some ancient burial rites? Perhaps it’s like the legends say and are soldiers turned into stone? 

It is said that on certain nights, the veil between the worlds becomes thin, allowing spirits to cross over into our realm through Porta do Alén. These supernatural entities are believed to roam the surrounding area, leaving behind traces of their presence.

The legends surrounding Porta do Alén have also inspired numerous ghost stories and tales of paranormal encounters. The writer Manel Loureiro based his novel, La Puerta on the strange happenings found close to the rocks. 

The Supernatural and Spiritual Beliefs Associated with Porta do Alén

Porta do Alén has long been associated with supernatural and spiritual beliefs, attracting individuals who seek a deeper understanding of the metaphysical. Many believe that the portal serves as a gateway to parallel dimensions or otherworldly realms. This notion is supported by countless accounts of strange occurrences and unexplained phenomena reported by those who have visited the site.

For those interested in the occult and esoteric practices, Porta do Alén has become a site of pilgrimage. Spiritual seekers and practitioners of various mystical traditions gather here to perform rituals, meditate, and connect with the energies they believe exist beyond the portal. Whether it’s communing with spirits, seeking inner enlightenment, or simply immersing oneself in the mysterious atmosphere, Porta do Alén offers a unique space for exploration 

Santa Compaña the Spanish Wild Hunt

These strange rocks on the top of the mountain have often been connected to legends about the Wild Hunt. The Santa Compaña, or the holy company is the Spanish version of the Wild Hunt found in most European mythologies. The common belief is that a procession of the dead wander through the empty path to the small villages at midnight in white cloaks. 

It is said that the living person leading the procession doesn’t remember what happened the night before, but is each night compelled to go wandering as if in a trance in the midnight hours as a curse. It is said that it is especially on two nights were the chances of meeting the procession is higher than other. That is on San Juan (23 to 24 June) and Todos los Santos (October 31 to November 1).

Santa Compaña: This Spanish version of the Wild Hunt have strong ties with the Porta do Alén and the rest of Galicia in Northern Spain.//Source: The Holy Company of Camilo Díaz Baliño (1919)

It might be inspired by the celtic of norse wild hunt, but here, the procession is usually led by a person of the church. Even if the souls are not always seen, the scent of the wax candles they carry are smelled in the breeze. 

According to the legend, the Santa Compana enters our world and looks for its victims to take with them back to the underworld.

The Ritual by the Stones

Another legend says the place was a place for a huge ritual in ancient times to send evil spirits through the door and back to the underworld. 

According to this legend the evil spirits are still waiting right on the other side of the door, ready to be released to our world. This is why the local superstition says to never walk through the gate, as you might get some of the spirits with you on the other side. 

The locals and visitors hiking Serra do Cando leave different offerings at the place like food, small objects, plants and notes asking for good luck at the door to the underworld. 

There is a particular ritual where if someone wants to speak with the souls of the deceased, they will have to go through the door from north to south. They will give an offering like bread, flower or a lighted candle. Then they have to remain quiet and the wind will grant the answers you seek.

If you don’t follow all of the rules you will lose your voice or health as a punishment. To finish off with the ritual you have to pass through the door again so not to be trapped in the beyond. 

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The Haunting of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

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The iconic resort, King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Hawaii is named after the one ruler uniting the Hawaiian islands. All these years after, he is believed to haunt the hotel, thought to be built on the ground of where he was buried. 

On the sacred shores of Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Big Island, the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel is more than just a place to rest and relax—it’s a site steeped in history and allegedly haunted by the spirit of one of Hawaii’s greatest monarchs. 

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This iconic hotel in downtown Kona, located on the very grounds where King Kamehameha the Great once ruled, is said to be home to more than just its guests. Many believe that the spirit of the king himself lingers within the walls of this grand establishment and that this is where he is buried, watching over the land he once commanded.

King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. // Source: W Nowicki/Wikimedia

A Legacy of Royalty Haunting King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

The King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel stands on a site rich in historical significance. This area was once the heart of King Kamehameha’s kingdom, where the great ruler established his royal compound. King Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the Great, is revered for uniting the Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom in 1810. His leadership, strategic prowess, and sheer force of will forever changed the course of Hawaiian history. The land on which the hotel now stands was part of his legacy, a place where he lived, ruled, and ultimately shaped the future of his people.

King Kamehameha I: His full name was Kalani Paiʻea Wohi o Kaleikini Kealiʻikui Kamehameha o ʻIolani i Kaiwikapu kauʻi Ka Liholiho Kūnuiākea; c. 1736 – c. 1761 to May 8 or 14, 1819). Portrait of Kamehameha I based on the original life depiction by Louis Choris. The painting was done by James Gay Sawkins in 1850 and is apparently the only historical one that depicts the king in the ʻahu ʻula. It hangs in the Grand Hall of Iolani Palace.

In honor of the king’s profound impact on Hawaii, the hotel was named after him, and many elements within the property pay homage to his memory. However, as much as the hotel celebrates King Kamehameha’s legacy, it also seems to be the site where his spirit continues to reside.

Ghostly Encounters with the King

Guests and staff at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel have long reported eerie encounters that suggest the king has never truly left his beloved Kona. The most common sightings are of an apparition of a tall, regal figure, often described as a man dressed in traditional Hawaiian garb, walking solemnly through the hotel’s halls. 

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There are also stories about how the sounds of a distant battle and apparitions of warriors can be heard throughout the hotel hallways. 

The Haunted Portrait in King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

It’s not only the king himself said to be haunting the hotel. Could it also be that a queen is also lingering? On the ground floor of the hotel there is a royal portrait of a woman hanging on the wall. The portrait is of Queen Liliuokalani and the painting is believed to be haunted as strange things keep happening around it. 

According to staff and some of the guests as well, this particular portrait is said to be haunted. If you believe the stories, the portrait is said to glare intently at you as well as inhale and exhale, almost as if a living soul is still residing in it. Could it be that the Queen herself is the one haunting it? Or could it be the spirit of someone else?

Kona Beach

For those who are drawn to the paranormal, a visit to King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel may offer more than just a night’s rest. It could be a chance to walk in the footsteps of a king and, perhaps, feel his presence as he continues to watch over the land he once ruled with such strength and wisdom.

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The Monte Cristo Homestead: Australia’s Most Haunted House

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What really happened within the walls at the Crawley family and their grand Monte Cristo Homestead in New South Wales? How come there were so many violent deaths, and is it true they are all haunting the house to this day?

There are many places that warrant being haunted in Australia. In the wilderness of the outback to the mysterious legends from the Aboriginals and the first Europeans sent to the country when it was a prisoner camp. However, few places are as notorious as The Monte Cristo Homestead in New South Wales, Australia is known as one of the most haunted places in the country. 

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Visitors have reported eerie experiences, including sightings of ghostly apparitions and unexplained noises. Learn more about the history of this haunted location and the spine-tingling encounters of those who have dared to visit the manor overlooking the town.

The Monte Cristo Homestead: Australia’s most haunted house, steeped in history and ghostly tales.

The History of The Monte Cristo Homestead

The Monte Cristo Homestead was built in 1885 by Christopher William Crawley, a wealthy pioneer. Originally a farmer, he and his Wiradjuri wife, Elizabeth settled close to the Railway line that opened in 1878. They opened a hotel and it was big business. They went from barely getting by to be the top of the social class in town and the wealthiest in the region. 

The Crawleys: The ghosts of Christopher and Elizabeth Crawley are believed to haunt Monte Christo Homestead.

The Victorian homestead remained in the Crawley family for over 90 years until it was purchased by Reg and Olive Ryan in 1963 for 1000£. Between the Ryan’s it was left empty for a decade with several caretakers coming and going. Although they tried to watch out for the place, the house was vandalized, the furniture stolen, and it looked like it would decay to ruins. Even the Catholic church refused it as a gift because of how ruined it was. 

Instead, the Ryans restored the homestead and opened it to the public for tours as a museum, souvenir shop and antique showcase. When they first moved into the bat-infested house, they had a couple of chairs and air mattresses, but little by little, it was restored to its former glory as the finest house in town. 

The House is a Haunted One

However, it wasn’t long before visitors began reporting strange occurrences to the Ryans and their five children, leading to the homestead’s reputation as one of the most haunted places in Australia as they advertised themselves as.

The first sign for the Ryan’s that their new forever home was haunted was one foggy evening when they came from town with supplies. Back then, the house didn’t have any electricity. When they saw light coming out from every door and window in the house they had to stop the car, thinking it was squatters that had moved in. When they got closer, the lights turned off, and when they checked the house, there was no one there.

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They tried to explain it away, but over the years, the family noticed a lot of weird things happening they felt had to be a part of the house’s haunted history. When bringing pets, they refused to enter the property and didn’t want to stay in the house. In one of the more extreme cases, they once came home to find all of their chickens and pet parrot strangled to death as well as a litter of kittens who had been murdered. 

The Ghosts of The Monte Cristo Homestead

The Monte Cristo Homestead is said to be home to at least ten ghostly inhabitants, including the ghost of a maid who fell to her death from the balcony, a stable boy who was burned alive, and a former caretaker who is said to still roam the halls. 

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Visitors have reported hearing footsteps, seeing apparitions, and feeling cold spots throughout the homestead. Some have even claimed to have been touched or pushed by unseen forces. Despite its spooky reputation, the Monte Cristo Homestead continues to attract visitors from all over the world since the Ryans opened the house for visitors in the 90s, who are eager to experience its ghostly inhabitants for themselves.

The Ghost of Christopher Crawley

The Monte Cristo Homestead is known for its many ghostly inhabitants, but there are a few rooms that are said to be particularly haunted. The Blue Room, where the former owner of the homestead died, is said to be the most haunted room in the house. 

According to rumours, he died from a sudden blood poisoning because his starched collar infected a boil on his neck in 1910. They seemingly looked like any other hardworking victorian couples, but rumors about mistreatment and them being cruel to their servants started spreading. 

Over the years, the children of the Ryans have always had a feeling of being watched by an elderly man.

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The Ghost of Elizabeth Crawley

Also his wife, Elizabeth is said to haunt the manor. She became a recluse after the death of her husband. During the 23 years she lived on after her husband, it was said she only showed herself twice and spent most of her time in the chapel attic. She died when she was 92 of a ruptured appendix.

She is often dubbed the Grey Lady, wearing her black lace dress, lace cap and with a stand up beaded collar and walks through the halls, still treating the house as her own, ruling it with the same strict manner as when she was alive. It is said that she doesn’t particularly like having guests.

It is said she is dressed in all black, carrying a silver cross as she comes out from the little room she converted into a chapel. 

The Children Playing

The Nursery is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a child who died. The Crawley had a 10 month old baby named Magdalena or Ethel who died when the nanny dropped her by accident down the stairs in 1917. Or was it actually on purpose as some have speculated? Visitors have reported hearing the sound of a child crying and feeling a cold presence in the room. 

There was also another young boy who fell to his death when he fell down the stairs, but not much is known. Was she even real, the little girl? The location of the children’s graves are known, and the only Ethel, a 10 month old baby in Junee, is listed with other parents. She was in fact their grand child. 

The sound of children playing in the mansion’s halls have also been reported together with the flickering lights and sudden drops in temperature. 

The Ghost of the Maid

Finally, the Servant’s Quarters are said to be haunted by the ghost of a maid who fell to her death from the balcony on the second floor. It is said that you can still see the bleach stain from when they tried to remove all of the blood. Some say that she was pregnant with Crowleys, and her death was actually a murder to cover it up. Was it actually Elizabeth who pushed her?

Visitors have reported hearing footsteps of a busy maid in the dead of night and some people claim to have seen the ghostly figure of a woman on the balcony.

The Stable Boy

Another servant thought to be haunting the estate was the stable boy named Morris. He slept on a straw mattress that was set on fire after he called in sick for work and he died from the burns. Was it Crawley who wanted to teach him a lesson, or just a spark from  a fire nearby?

To this day, it is said you can hear the dying screams from the young stable boy Morris coming from the old Carriage house. 

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Howling Harold

One day, a maid died after giving birth. Harold Steel, who was the son, grew up on the estate. Why was he the illegitimate child of Crawley perhaps? The rumor is speculating about this. Some also say that the maid died much later, and kept her son hidden in the servant cottages.

The Servant Cottages: The original homestead was used as the servant quarters. //island home/Flickr

He got into a carriage accident in Junee and developed a mental illness. This caused him to become aggressive, and they had to chain him in the back of the cottage for more than thirty years. His hair became dreaded and he howled in the night, making the locals believe that it was a creature chained in the house until they put him in an asylum when the authorities discovered him.

Still to this day, some claim they can hear the howling and hissing that Harold used to make coming from the cottages in the night. 

The Caretaker

In 1961, Jack Simpson, a caretaker, was shot dead by a boy who was inspired by the movie, Psycho and had seen the movie three times before the murder. The words “Die Jack, ha ha” were carved into the shed door, where they can still be seen today. “

It is said that the caretaker has joined the rank of the ghosts, although not much is found about the murder or if it ever happened at all. 

The Enduring Haunting of The Monte Cristo Homestead

Visitors to the Monte Cristo Homestead have reported a range of spine-tingling experiences. Some have reported feeling a heavy presence in certain rooms, while others have heard unexplained noises or seen ghostly figures. Many visitors have reported feeling a sense of unease or fear while exploring the homestead. 

What happens not to the Monte Cristo Homestead though? In January 2025, the family closed down the house for visitors because of the passing of Olive Ryan. They said that the Monte Cristo Homestead would never open again on their official Facebook page. Although the the house is now moving into a new phase, many ghost tours and guides want to keep the legacy and the houses history alive together with the ghosts. 

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The Lady in Red Haunting of Hilton Hawaiian Village

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For a long time now, the Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel has been said to be haunted by a lady in red. Some think that she might have been a guest staying at the resort, but many also claim that the spirit must be Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes.

Looking for a nice getaway where you can enjoy sun, sand, poolside service, and perhaps an encounter with a volcano goddess? That’s just what you might get when you visit the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki in Honolulu, the 17th largest hotel in the world. 

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Not only does the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu, Hawaii boast a restaurant for each of its 22 acres and Waikiki’s largest pool, a botanical garden and view of the beach, but it also offers an unexpected attraction for the brave: ghost hunting.

Hilton Hawaiian Village: Dukes Lagoon on Waikiki Beach facing North. // Source: Wiki

The Woman in Red Haunting the Hilton

But who is haunting this luxury place at night? According to guests that have stayed at the hotel as well as staff working there, the rumor is that a woman in red is wandering the halls. The ghost of this lady in red is often said to be beautiful with a flowing red dress. 

The ghost of the Hilton Hawaiian Village is often spotted in the hallways inside of the resort. Some have also claimed to have seen her on the beach by the hotel. 

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The ghost has appeared many times at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, perhaps most well known sightseeing was in 1959 when a staff member of the hotel claimed to have seen her disappear right before his eyes. This led him to quit his job the next day and opened a poi factory, although neither of those statements have been confirmed. 

Hilton Hawaiian Village: View from the Tapa Tower. // Source: Joel Solomon/Wikimedia

The Ghost of Hilton Hawaiian Village

But who could this alleged ghost be? And why is she lingering at the resort? Many believe that the ghost haunting the halls and beach of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel is none other than Pele, the revered “Volcano Goddess.” 

Pele the Goddess of Volcanoes

According to legend, Pele was the daughter of Kane Milohai and Haumea, creators of the sky, earth, and upper heavens. Born in Tahiti, Pele was exiled to Hawaii due to her fiery temper. Her older sister Namakaokahai, upon discovering Pele’s location, journeyed to Hawaii to confront her. The battle ended disastrously for Pele, who was torn apart by her sister, with her remains scattered on a hill in Maui called Ka-iwi-o-Pele—a grim testament to sibling rivalry.

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Despite her violent end, Pele’s spirit is said to linger in Hawaii, making her presence known to locals and visitors alike on several places. She reportedly appears in various forms: a hitchhiker, an elderly woman, or a mysterious stranger knocking on doors. However, most sightings describe her as a young woman in a striking red dress, wandering the halls or strolling along the beach.

While the legend of Pele is the most famous, some speculate that the ghost haunting the Hilton Hawaiian Village might be another tragic figure—a woman who was murdered years ago in the tower room. 

The Man in White at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

But according to some, this is not the only ghost said to haunt the Hilton Hawaiian Village. According to stories, there was once a housekeeper cleaning a suit on the 14th floor when she saw someone on the balcony. It was a man, something she thought odd, as the last who had stayed at the room was a mother and her daughter. 

Hilton Hawaiian Village: Source:  “Hilton Hawaiian Village Panorama Oahu Hawaii Photo D Ramey Logan.JPG from Wikimedia Commons by Don Ramey Logan, CC-BY-SA 3.0

In addition to this, there have been several of sightseeing of this ghost on the 14th floor, said to roam the hallways wearing white. Whether you believe in the legend of Pele or the ghost of a tragic victim, one thing is certain: the Hilton Hawaiian Village offers more than just a tropical paradise. 

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The Ghost Baby’s Cries on the North Shore of Oahu

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Oahu’s North Shore offers more than just stunning landscapes and thrilling waves; it conceals chilling tales that whisper through its lush valleys. Here, ancient spirits and dark legends intertwine, revealing a haunting reality beneath the island’s picturesque facade.

Oahu’s North Shore is famous for sun-drenched beaches, rolling surf, and the kind of scenery that makes you consider ditching your mainland life to become a beach bum. But behind the postcard-perfect views lies something far darker—something the travel brochures definitely don’t mention.

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In the lush, mist-veiled heart of Waimea Valley, where Waimea Falls cascades into a pool that once echoed with the cheers of cliff-diving spectators, there lingers a quiet dread. A centuries-old fear. This slice of paradise is more than just a picturesque backdrop—it’s one of the most haunted stretches of land in Hawaii.

The Dark Heart of Waimea Valley

Waimea Valley, also known as The Valley of the Priests, is a sacred site with deep spiritual and cultural importance in Hawaii. Once the home of Hawaiian high priests and royalty, it was—and still is—believed to be a place where the veil between worlds is dangerously thin. The entire valley is filled with heiau (temples), ancient burial sites, and archaeological remnants from centuries past.

The place is a unique Hawaiian botanical garden within a significant cultural and archaeological site. The area used to be an adventure park where you could see cliff-diving shows, ride ATVs and trams and go kayaking. It was shut down and turned over to the Audubon Society in 2003, and turned it into a botanical garden.

The Crying Child of the North Shore

On the far end of the North Shore on Oahu, it was said that a haunted house stands or at least used to. According to local lore and sources like RealHaunts.com, a woman once lived here with her infant son, and ended up haunting the shore.

Isolated, exhausted, and overwhelmed, the mother eventually snapped—killing the baby during a moment of madness brought on by his incessant crying. She buried him beneath the house and lived with the secret until her death. What happened after the murder with the mother is uncertain and how long before she joined her baby in death is not said. But together, they are said to haunt the north shore of Oahu.

Today, residents and visitors alike report hearing a baby crying in the early hours of the morning. There are no babies living there. No families. Just the relentless wail of a child lost in time.

Some say the spirit of the baby is still looking for its mother. Others whisper that the act awakened something else entirely—something that now haunts the property.

The details of this ghost story is hazy and no one seems to know where the story comes from. What property or what home this is said to have happened in, is uncertain, but even so, people talk about the cries of the mother coming through the waves and breeze. 

A Sacred Place, a Haunted Legacy

The North Shore isn’t just a beach lover’s dream—it’s a spiritual pressure cooker. According to ancient Hawaiian beliefs, certain places are “mana-rich”—full of spiritual energy, both benevolent and dangerous. Waimea Valley, with its deep ties to the past and the supernatural, is one of those places.

It’s why many Hawaiians still observe kapu (taboos) when entering these areas. It’s why you won’t catch Auntie walking through the valley after dark. And it’s why, if you hear a baby cry on the wind or see a shadow leap from a cliff when no one’s there, you don’t question it.

You just walk away—and maybe leave an offering or two. Just in case.

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The Eerie Mystique of Koloa Tree Tunnel in Hawaii

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Casting long shadows of the road, the Koloa Tree Tunnel on Kauai is said to have some haunted legends surrounding it. From car malfunctions to strange hitchhikers in the night, what really goes on in this canopy tunnel?

The Koloa Tree Tunnel on Maluhia Road, a seemingly serene and picturesque stretch on Kauai, is more than just a scenic drive. It is not a tunnel in the traditional sense, but around 500 trees on the side of the road covering it under a thick foliage. With its canopy of over century-old eucalyptus trees arching gracefully over the roadway, the tunnel has an undeniable beauty. 

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The Eucalyptus trees are said to be sacred trees as the leaves have a purifying effect and help to make the energy around us a good one. But could this stretch of tree also be haunted? Because beneath this beauty lies a chilling reputation, as the tunnel is said to be haunted by ghostly apparitions and cursed by ancient forces.

A Tunnel with a Dark Secret

But where did the trees come from? There are more than one story. Some think it was a donation from Walter Duncan McBryde imported from Australia. Or was it the Knudsen family to help solidify the boggy roadway who planted them? 

Tree Tunnel: Traveling on Maluhia Road between Po’ipu and Koloa, you will run through this mile-long tunnel of Eucalyptus trees surrounded by open fields. // Scott Schiller/Flickr

Another theory holds that the trees were planted to form a windbreak for nearby sugarcane crops. The Koloa Tree Tunnel, was also said to have been planted in 1911 to mark the entrance to the Koloa Plantation, has become an iconic gateway to the town of Koloa. At one time, the tunnel was said to be three miles in length.

The Ghostly Encounter of Four Brothers

One of the most famous stories associated with the Koloa Tree Tunnel involves four brothers who were driving through the tunnel one night. As they cruised along the shadowy road, their car suddenly sputtered to a halt. Puzzled, as it was a new truck, the brothers attempted to restart the vehicle, but it refused to budge. Just then, they noticed a strange light in the distance, slowly approaching over the incline.

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The light moved steadily toward them, casting an otherworldly glow on the tunnel’s gnarled branches. Expecting another car, the brothers waited in tense anticipation. But to their shock, the light vanished without a trace, leaving them in pitch darkness. Moments later, their car inexplicably roared back to life. They sped away, hearts pounding, unable to shake the feeling that something— or someone—had been watching them.

Spirits of the Tunnel: Pele or the Night Marchers?

The mysterious light and the sudden failure of the brothers’ car have fueled speculation about what truly haunts the Koloa Tree Tunnel. Some believe the light was Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, known for her unpredictable and fiery temper. She is often believed to wander the roads of Hawai’i as the vanishing hitchhiker, and many stories about cars driving by this stretch of road says they have seen her on the side of the road

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Others suggest it was the ghostly procession of the Night Marchers—phantom warriors doomed to eternally walk the islands, warning the living to steer clear.

According to legend, encountering the Night Marchers can be a deadly experience, as these spectral beings demand respect and will strike down those who dare to interrupt their sacred march. It’s said that the car stopped to prevent the brothers from crossing paths with the marchers, sparing them from a terrifying fate.

The Haunted Koloa Tree Tunnel of Kauai

Despite its haunted reputation, the Koloa Tree Tunnel remains a popular route for both locals and visitors. So, the next time you find yourself driving through the Koloa Tree Tunnel, keep your eyes peeled and your senses sharp. You might just catch a glimpse of something—or someone—otherworldly watching from the shadows, as the eerie past of this haunted tunnel reaches out to touch the present.

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