They Don't Stay Dead
When horror movies aren't enough, childhood friends Alexa Van Blyderveen and Brittany Pondeljak tell each other Australia's scariest real life ghost stories. Listen in if you dare...
They Don't Stay Dead
Episode 58: Waitomo Caves Hotel & Larnach Castle
Hey Paranormies, were taking a little trip overseas to our neighbour New Zealand this ep to explore some of their terrifying haunts.
Alexa recounts the history of the land the Waitomo Caves Hotel now stands, and all that cause this to be one spooky place to sleep.
Britt share with us the family history of those who once owned the Larnach Castle and why their restless spirits my still haunt those walls.
Horror movie review:
The nun 2
Cabin in the woods
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Sources for today's ep:
Waitomo Caves Hotel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waitomo_Caves_Hotel#History
https://teara.govt.nz/en/taniwha
https://teara.govt.nz/en/patupaiarehe
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2020/10/what-s-lurking-inside-new-zealand-s-most-haunted-locations.html
https://hauntedauckland.com/site/waitomo-caves-hotel-2/
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-waitomo-caves-hotel/
https://m.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.418134054925533.96164.400072860064986&type=1
https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2016/08/hgb-ep-141-waitomo-caves-hotel.html
Larnach Castle
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/larnach-castle/
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/61737273/haunted-castle-high-on-a-hill
https://www.quantumparanormalnz.com/larnach_castle.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9N6N0ZCTbM
Got a ghost story? Email them to us at theydontstaydead@gmail.com
Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva
In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.