S.S. Penguin Tour
February 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
On the 12 February 1909, the SS Penguin sank in Cook Strait in a raging southerly storm with the loss of 72 lives, one of the worst maritime disasters in NZ history. Many of those who died were woman and children, as their lifeboats capsized in the wild sea.
To commemorate this tragedy the Friends will be undertaking a guided tour of most of the Penguin graves on Sunday 9th February. The tour will run for up to two hours starting with a short presentation.
The tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. Booking is essential and we operate electronic ticketing. Please follow the link below to book your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-ss-penguin-tour-feb-2025
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us at [email protected] to check if we can accommodate you.