Experience an Immersive Halloween Horror event, Thursday 31 October 2pm-9pm – ONE NIGHT ONLY – This Halloween
CAVILL LANE PROUDLY PRESENTS
THE HAUNTED PASSAGE 3 – DOOMSDAY
Halloween is taking over Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise for ONE massive day/night, and we have packed it ALL in….
Starting in 2021, Cavill Lane’s Haunted Passage events are designed to thrill, amuse, and of course scare you. Influenced by horror films, and themed theatrics our aim is to entertain!
Are you READY to Face your Fears this Halloween? We hope so! We are THRILLED to welcome you to Cavill Lane’s Surfers Paradise 3rd Halloween Horror Experience, The Haunted Passage 3 – Doomsday 2024! Each year we create a unique and different event that’s infected with scary fun, themed activations, creepy characters, pop ups and so much more.
Grab the fam, mates & dates for one hell of a haunted experience. The Haunted Passage 3 – Doomsday event is a ONE NIGHT only experience so we are extending the darkness with a full event program, wicked business offerings and scary good fun.
- The Witches Markets 2-9pm (TWNM 2023’s Winner of Australian Popular Event Organiser)
- Killer Comics 2-9pm (Multiple Award Winners in comics and film & now on Amazon Prime)
- Not-so-scary Family-Fun 2-4pm FREE face painting & treats
- Kids Halloween Hunt 3:30-4:30pm (ages 6 to 12) Self guided adventure
- THPD Costume Contest 5-8pm (15+)Three Categories and Three Category Winners – see details below!
- The Haunt 5-9pm (15+) Be WARNED the darkness eludes between 5-9pm is not for the faint hearted.
- Dark Illusions Experience 5-9pm (MA 15+) Show sessions are on at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm. Scare actors and death defying acts are HERE this Halloween – Level 1 at Illusions Magic Theatre – Tix will sell out!
Some frightfully amazing talent will be showing up throughout the event. So get into costume and get ready to be entertained.
DARK ILLUSIONS EXPERIENCE Event Feature – Presented by Cavill Lane & Matt Hollywood. This must attend, exclusive, spooky and mind-blowing experience is one of its kind and one night only so get in quick and secure your spot as tickets are limited. See details below!!
SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP The Witches Markets is serving up a special markets mix just for this event! Join the Witches, Wizards, Sorcerers, and Wise Ones for all those hard-to-get supplies, quirky gifts and more.
MEET THE CREATORS Meet & Greet our special guests – Killer Comics. They have been crafting thrilling narratives for over 10 years, with multiple awards for our storytelling in both comics and film. Event Special – Duncan Cunningham & Aaron Cassidy will be doing signings with every comic and merch purchase.
FREE KIDS HALLOWEEN HUNT Stop in and see our spooky host for your Halloween Hunt form and take a self guided walk through the laneway to find clues and answers on your quest. Complete all items, hand in your form and receive a trick or treat surprise. Please note all items/clues are within the laneway and are NOT located in restaurants and or businesses. A legal and or responsible guardian or parent must accompanied all kids 12 and under to participate in the Halloween Hunt.
EAT, DRINK & BE SCARY Indulge in your heart’s content at one of our many dining options and or bars.
FREE COSTUME CONTEST Gather your fans, and get ready to show us what you’ve got. We are seeking the ones that stand out from the rest….. So get inspired, creative, engaged and get into to WIN. See below for details.
PHOTO OPP STOPS Capture the fun, memories and characters and more with lots of photo opportunities in store.
EXPERIENCE HALLOWEEN FREE* entry into The Haunted Passage, Doomsday main event *Conditions Apply. *Parental supervision is required for people 15 and under after 5pm.
PLUS select Cavill Lane businesses will be hosting special Halloween offers!!
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE
THIS EVENT TRANSFORMS FROM 5PM. LIGHTING EFFECTS, LOUD NOISES, SENSORY EFFECTS SUCH AS FIRE AND FOG WILL BE IN EFFECT. IN ADDITION TO ROVING SCARE CHARACTERS, USE OF PROPS AND STARTLE SCARES WILL BE IN ACTION THROUGHOUT THE LANEWAY. THEREFORE PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ & UNDERSTAND ALL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY WARNING – SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
Event and or activation/s schedule and or times may be subjected to change.
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THE HAUNTED PASSAGE – DOOMSDAY – COSTUME CONTEST
Show Us Your Best!
The Halloween costume contest is here. Just come to Cavill Lane and be within the main event zone from 5pm for your chance to WIN! Contestant selection will take place between 5pm – 6:45pm.
Our Costume Contest will be hosted by Teneille Douglas and judging will start approx. 7:10pm. Contestants in each category will be judged on relevance to theme, audience excitement levels, costume/makeup presentation and creativity. Judges will announce the winners at the end of each category.
Best Costume
That one costume of the night that just stands out and the hardest one to judge!
Category winner will receive a $250 Cavill Lane Gift Voucher & a Haunted Passage – Doomsday Gift Bag
Scariest Costume
Unleash your inner beast! That one costume that just hits all the scary stuff!
Category winner will receive photoshoot package by Duyu Photography & a Haunted Passage – Doomsday Gift Bag
Best Group or Couple Costume
Calling all duos and groups (max 4 ppl) set your place this Halloween and show us what you’ve got!
Category winners will receive tickets to Sandbox VR & The Haunted Passage – Doomsday Gift Bags
OUR JUDGES
Clint StLaurent – Clint has 35 years experience in Cosplay within America and Australia from Star Trek to Halo Spartan. His practiced disciplines are in costuming from fabrics, foam, 3D printing to mold making and silicone appliances.
Carol Sone – Carol has been in costuming, fashion and design for her entire career and has judged many contests within this time. She has become known for creating and altering stage costumes within the region.
PLEASE READ COSTUME CONTEST TERMS & CONDITIONS
Each category in the competition is open to people over 15+. Once selected the contestant must register at our finalist table. Contestant/s must be present 10 mins before judging starts as no late arrivals will be accepted to proceed.
One entry for one category only. If you register for a category you may not enter into other categories including the Best Couple / Group category.
Category prizes are non-transferrable and individual business terms & conditions must be followed.
Entrants and participants grant permission to Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise and their stakeholders to take and use photos, videos or other imagery captured in the course of the event for promotional and advertising purposes without limitations.
- The promoter, its directors, officers, employees, landlord, judges and or event staff will not be liable for any loss, damage or personal injury whatsoever (including but not limited to direct, indirect and consequential loss) suffered or sustained in connection with this promotion, the marketing of this promotion or use of any prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
- If an act, omission, event or circumstance occurs that is beyond the reasonable control of the promoter and prevents the promoter from complying with these terms and conditions, the promoter will not be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performing its obligation. The promoter reserves the right (subject to applicable law) to cancel, terminate or modify or suspend this promotion.
- The promoter reserves the right to re-draw the winner in the event of the following: (i) breach of these terms and conditions; or (ii) forfeiting a prize or (iii) not claiming a prize.
- Please ensure to read and understand the Props, Toys and Weapons Policy for The Haunted Passage – Doomsday event.
YOUR GUIDE TO THIS YEAR’S HAUNTED ATTRACTION
Cavill Lane and Matt Hollywood present an exclusive ONE NIGHT ONLY Halloween experience!
WELCOME TO THE SHOW
The aftermath of Doomsday is near, where dark illusions and the unknown come to life for ONE NIGHT ONLY. This Halloween, we invite you to take a journey into the darkness of spooky scares and become hauntingly mesmerized.
This must attend, exclusive and spooky LIVE experience is The Haunted Passage – Doomsday FEATURE EVENT so get in quick and secure your spot NOW as tickets are limited.
Get ready to face your fears as you make your way through haunted entrance into a dark and spooky passage of surprises design to entertain and scare. Once you make it out alive, take a seat and settle in for one progressive and very impressive Dark Illusions show by the international acclaimed Matt Hollywood.
Though be warned the haunted maze entryway contains sudden movements, fog, haze, jump scares, low lighting and loud noises which may effect certain audiences.
Our aim is to scare and entertain you. Due to the intense nature of this attraction conditions of entry apply – Please ensure you read and understand ALL information on our website and all WARNINGS before purchasing a ticket and or entering through the Haunted Maze entryway & Dark Illusions Show
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL SAVINGS – Purchase tickets online now for $15 (plus booking fees). Sale ends 30 Sept
Please read all terms & conditions among warnings at the bottom of this site before purchasing a ticket.
Located on Level 1 Illusions Magic Theatre
Questions? Ask the organiser, email cavill@denwol.com.au
EXPERIENCE HALLOWEEN
- Halloween ONLY – Thursday 31 October 2pm–9pm
- Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise – 3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd ,Gold Coast Australia – Main event is on the ground Floor throughout the laneway
- Cab, Uber, Car, Cavill Avenue Tram stop or a short walk from the Water ferry
- Paid parking is available from our Secure/Hilton car park off 6 Orchid Ave – spots are limited. We recommend you catch public transport, get dropped off or stay at local accommodation. We have a bars onsite!
PROPS, TOYS AND WEAPONS POLICY
This guideline has been developed to keep within the Queensland State Amended Weapon’s Act.
The event organisers, event staff and their representatives reserve the right to refuse any entry into Cavill Lane of any prop they deem to be unsuitable or unsafe. Cavill Lane trained and paid actors and entertainers that are apart of The Haunted Passage – Doomsday event have been granted the allowance to use such props and will carry an crew card with them at all times for identification purposes.
IT IS AN OFFENCE TO OPERATE ANY REPLICA WEAPON IN A WAY, WHICH COULD REASONABLY CAUSE FEAR TO ANY PERSON UNDER THE QUEENSLAND CRIMINAL CODE.
ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE HAUNTED PASSAGE ENTRAPMENT MUST WEAR CARRY THEIR PROVIDED EVENT ID CARD IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO CARRY A PROP WEAPON AT THIS EVENT.
ANY REAL WEAPONS FOUND WITHIN THE EVENT WILL BE FORWARDED ONTO QUEENSLAND POLICE AND THE PERSON IT BELONGS TO WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY TO THE EVENT AND ANY PART OF CAVILL LANE IF THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM the event organisers, event staff and their representatives.
Section 1 “Prop Bludgeoning devices’
This pertains to any form of prop weapon that resembles a Bludgeoning device and is not limited to Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Poles etc.
- Any “Prop Bludgeoning device’ must not exceed a maximum overall length of 120cm
- Any “Prop Bludgeoning device’ must not contain any form of hardened ridged core such as metal, steel or wood (fiberglass or plastics are ok as long as they do not exceed a circumference of 2.5cm as a core and are liable for a “Cut Inspection”)
- Any “Prop Bludgeoning device’ must have a suitable soft outer cover made from either plastic or foam
- Any “Prop Bludgeoning device’ must have a soft tip that cannot in anyway be used to stab or cause damage either by deliberate or accidental act
Section 2 “Prop Bladed Weapons”
This pertains to any form of prop weapon that resembles a Bladed Weapon and is not limited to Swords, Knives, Machetes etc.
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not exceed a maximum overall length of 100cm
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not be made of any form of Metal in any way shape or form
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not have an edge that can be sharpened to a point or fashioned in a way that can cause it to be sharpened
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not have a sharp point that can cause a stabbing injury to anyone be it a deliberate or accidental act
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not contain any form of hardened rigid core such as metal, steel or wood (fiberglass or plastics are ok as long as they do not exceed a circumference of 2.5cm as a core and are liable for a “Cut Inspection”)
Section 3 “Prop Firearms”
This pertains to any form of prop weapon that resembles a Prop Firearm and is not limited to Rifles, Pistols, Assault Rifles, Small Arms, Grenades etc.
- Any “Prop Firearm” must not exceed a maximum length of 110cm
- Every “Prop Firearm” must have at least 1 visible inch (1 Inch) of either RED or ORANGE on the barrel and visible at all times
- Every “Prop Firearm” must not be able to fire any form of projectile during the event (this includes but not limited to all forms of foam darts or hydro-expanding balls)
- Any type of Magazine, Clip etc. must not contain any form of “Ammo”
- All Magazine are recommended to have a 1 inch band of BLUE colour that is visible at all times
- Any “Prop Firearm” must not contain any form of “Hard Metal” such as Steel, Iron etc (some forms of alloy or diecast metal are acceptable as they are a “Soft Metal” )
- No area or part of a “Prop Firearm” can have a sharp edge capable of causing a cut or slicing injury
- Weapon Attachments are permitted but must be rendered “inert” before event (such as battery removal)
- Laser Attachments (L.A.M’s) will not be permitted within the event grounds or the walk itself.
- All “Prop Firearm’s” are used will respect to others around you. Aggression in any form that is not wanted by another party or event goer will not be tolerated
- At no stage should a “Prop Firearm” be used to intimidate or threaten anyone around you. This will not be tolerated
- All “Prop Firearm’s” are subject to Event staff approval and this approval can be revoked at anytime
Thank you for your cooperation with this important policy.
Please read the information carefully and all warnings before entering or purchasing a ticket to the Dark Illusions Experience.
The Haunted Maze entryway & Dark Illusions Show is designed for a mature audience. We recommend at least 15 years and older. Anyone under 15, must be with an accommodated paying and responsible guardian over 21 to enter with them.
One ticket includes both experiences and cannot be separated. Tickets can only be used once and only valid on 31 Oct from 5pm – 9pm.
Show times and bookings are on the hour – 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm – Please arrive before doors open to secure entry – Doors close approx. 15min after the hour of each session time and no entry will be allowed after this time. If you miss out on your preferred time, you will need to attend a different show session if available. Tickets are LIMITED, show times can sell out at this one night only experience.
First in first serve basis. No seat selection available. Entry wait times may vary. Experience is a approx. 20 mins.
Haunted Maze Entryway & Dark Illusions Terms & Conditions
For your safety, please always follow instructions from event staff.
Haunted Maze entry is on a first in first serve basis. Please plan your visit to the event in advance. For the entertainment of our customers, we only allow a limited number of guests in at a time for a better experience.
The minimum recommended age for audiences is 15 years old. Due to the production, we ask that participants are reasonably fit as the Haunted Maze Entryway is not suitable for attendees with crutches, physical injuries as well as anyone that suffers from medical conditions, such as asthma, heart conditions, prone to seizures, poor sight, respiratory or any type of medical problem, or are pregnant or suffer from any type of mental disease including claustrophobia and or panic attacks. Fog, smoke, lighting effects, jump scares and darkness will be used through the Haunted Maze Entryway and special effects in the Dark Illusion show.
Tickets are available in four time sessions ONLY 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. Pre-purchasing a ticket secures your experience as door sales may not be available due to sell out. If you miss out on your desired time session you may try another slot though vacant seats may not be available. If you cannot attend, you can give your ticket to someone else. No refunds will be given for non-attendance and or if you change your mind. No partial, full refunds and or discounts will be given if you do not want and cannot do both experiences.
Please adhere to the following
- No pets
- No lose clothing, items that may caught and or lost
- No weapons of any kind
- No intoxication
- No cameras or phones or photos or videos used within the Haunted Maze component
- No smoking, vaping, or flames
- No laser pointers or flashlights
- No food or beverages can be brought into the theatre
- No running or pushing
- No large bags such as backpacks, shopping bags or prams
- No touching actors, staff and or props
- No foul behaviour will be tolerated
WARNING This attraction reserves the right to refuse anyone.
You will experience intense FX such as audio, low visibility, strobe lights, fog, damp or wet conditions, sudden actions, jump scares and restricted spaces.
Do Not Stop if you lose something in the Haunted Maze. After exiting the experience, please inform our staff and provide description, name and number. We will NOT stop the show for your lost item and will look for it after the night.
Questions? Ask the organiser, email cavill@denwol.com.au
You can ONLY purchase the Dark Illusions Experience tickets via or on the door. There are no other authorised sellers.
Carefully consider your purchase before buying a ticket. The Dark Illusions Experience has conditions of entry and the Haunted Maze is designed to be a scary.
Refunds will not be given if you enter the Haunted Maze and decide to leave early, get too scared and decide not to enter, are no longer able to attend, only want to see the show and not walkthrough the Haunted Maze and or request a refund after you have gone through the experience, have an medical or physical issue that deems you unfit to enter and enter anyways. Or get denied entry do to not adhering to our conditions such as four behaviour.
Unused tickets are invalid for a refund. Tickets may be given to another person and or can be used for different time slot but is NOT guarantee as experience can sell out. Tickets can only be used once. If you cannot attend the experience and or change your mind etc. refunds will not be given.
Please ensure to read all other conditions that may affect your entry into the Dark Illusions Experience.
If you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and or if you are in breach of any of The Haunted Passage, Doomsday event conditions, the Dark Illusions Experience or any associated stakeholders within Cavill Lane you may be asked to leave, and refunds will not be given.
Thank you for your cooperation with this important policy.
This guideline has been developed to keep within the Queensland State Amended Weapon’s Act.
The event organisers, event staff and their representatives reserve the right to refuse any entry into Cavill Lane of any prop they deem to be unsuitable or unsafe. Cavill Lane trained and paid actors and entertainers that are apart of The Haunted Passage – Doomsday event have been granted the allowance to use such props and will carry an crew card with them at all times for identification purposes.
IT IS AN OFFENCE TO OPERATE ANY REPLICA WEAPON IN A WAY, WHICH COULD REASONABLY CAUSE FEAR TO ANY PERSON UNDER THE QUEENSLAND CRIMINAL CODE.
ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE HAUNTED PASSAGE ENTRAPMENT MUST WEAR CARRY THEIR PROVIDED EVENT ID CARD IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO CARRY A PROP WEAPON AT THIS EVENT.
ANY REAL WEAPONS FOUND WITHIN THE EVENT WILL BE FORWARDED ONTO QUEENSLAND POLICE AND THE PERSON IT BELONGS TO WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY TO THE EVENT AND ANY PART OF CAVILL LANE IF THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM the event organisers, event staff and their representatives.
Section 1 “Prop Bludgeoning devices’
This pertains to any form of prop weapon that resembles a Bludgeoning device and is not limited to Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Poles etc.
- Any “Prop Bludgeoning device’ must not exceed a maximum overall length of 120cm
- Any “Prop Bludgeoning device’ must not contain any form of hardened ridged core such as metal, steel or wood (fiberglass or plastics are ok as long as they do not exceed a circumference of 2.5cm as a core and are liable for a “Cut Inspection”)
- Any “Prop Bludgeoning device’ must have a suitable soft outer cover made from either plastic or foam
- Any “Prop Bludgeoning device’ must have a soft tip that cannot in anyway be used to stab or cause damage either by deliberate or accidental act
Section 2 “Prop Bladed Weapons”
This pertains to any form of prop weapon that resembles a Bladed Weapon and is not limited to Swords, Knives, Machetes etc.
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not exceed a maximum overall length of 100cm
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not be made of any form of Metal in any way shape or form
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not have an edge that can be sharpened to a point or fashioned in a way that can cause it to be sharpened
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not have a sharp point that can cause a stabbing injury to anyone be it a deliberate or accidental act
- Any “Prop Bladed Weapon” must not contain any form of hardened rigid core such as metal, steel or wood (fiberglass or plastics are ok as long as they do not exceed a circumference of 2.5cm as a core and are liable for a “Cut Inspection”)
Section 3 “Prop Firearms”
This pertains to any form of prop weapon that resembles a Prop Firearm and is not limited to Rifles, Pistols, Assault Rifles, Small Arms, Grenades etc.
- Any “Prop Firearm” must not exceed a maximum length of 110cm
- Every “Prop Firearm” must have at least 1 visible inch (1 Inch) of either RED or ORANGE on the barrel and visible at all times
- Every “Prop Firearm” must not be able to fire any form of projectile during the event (this includes but not limited to all forms of foam darts or hydro-expanding balls)
- Any type of Magazine, Clip etc. must not contain any form of “Ammo”
- All Magazine are recommended to have a 1 inch band of BLUE colour that is visible at all times
- Any “Prop Firearm” must not contain any form of “Hard Metal” such as Steel, Iron etc (some forms of alloy or diecast metal are acceptable as they are a “Soft Metal” )
- No area or part of a “Prop Firearm” can have a sharp edge capable of causing a cut or slicing injury
- Weapon Attachments are permitted but must be rendered “inert” before event (such as battery removal)
- Laser Attachments (L.A.M’s) will not be permitted within the event grounds or the walk itself.
- All “Prop Firearm’s” are used will respect to others around you. Aggression in any form that is not wanted by another party or event goer will not be tolerated
- At no stage should a “Prop Firearm” be used to intimidate or threaten anyone around you. This will not be tolerated
- All “Prop Firearm’s” are subject to Event staff approval and this approval can be revoked at anytime
Thank you for your cooperation with this important policy.
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PHOTOS AND VIDEOS WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE EVENT TIMES AND WILL BE USED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF THE CANCELLATION OF AN EVENT BY THE HAUNTED PASSAGE. THE HAUNTED PASSAGE WILL USE BEST ENDEAVOURS TO INFORM UPDATES THROUGHOUT CAVILL LANE DIGITAL CHANNELS AND CONTACT HAUNT MAZE PURCHASERS EITHER BY PHONE, EMAIL OR IN WRITING (USING THE DETAILS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING) AND ADVISE THEM OF THE CANCELLATION FIRST HAND (INDEPENDENT OF THE AUTOMATED BOOKING SYSTEM). PLEASE NOTE, HOWEVER, IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK WHETHER THE EVENT IS GOING AHEAD AT THE SCHEDULED DATE, TIME AND VENUE, AND THE HAUNTED PASSAGE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THEY WILL INFORM THE CUSTOMER OF ANY CHANGES TO THE EVENT DATE, TIME OR VENUE. ANY CHANGES MADE BY THE AUTOMATED BOOKING SYSTEM NEED TO BE VERIFIED BY THE CUSTOMER, IF NOT NOTIFIED BY CAVILL LANE MANAGEMENT.