Karori Cemetery, showing a grass pathway between graves

Introduction to Karori Cemetery Tour

This short (30mins), free, tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891.

This tour will traverse the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments.

Health & Safety

This tour is mostly flat but does go off sealed paths.

Location

The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori

Regions

Wellington

Tags

Site Tour

Talk

Event times

1:45-2:15pm Mon 23 Oct

Booking requiredFree

Book tour

2:30-3pm Mon 23 Oct

Booking requiredFree

Book tour

11-11:30am Sun 5 Nov

Booking requiredFree

Book tour

Friends of Karori Cemetery

We are a group of volunteers who seek to promote public interest in the Cemetery which is the second largest in New Zealand covering 100 acres. Our purpose is to advocate for and develop the heritage and ecological values of Karori Cemetery, and to assist with grave/plot restoration.

Email: info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz

Website: http://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz