Introduction to Karori Cemetery Tour. This short (45mins), free, tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891, traversing the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments. This tour runs at 11am and again at 12pm No booking required. Location: The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori […]
Treasure from the Gully Tour through a very atmospheric part of the cemetery, with an eclectic mix of stories on an artist, photographer, hat manufacturer, prison reformer and many more! Come and enjoy the beauty of one of the most mystical places in the Cemetery with entertaining stories along the way. The tour will mostly […]
Murder and Mayhem Tour. Karori Cemetery is the final resting place for people whose lives ended tragically – from drowning, from murder, and from accidents of all kinds. This tour includes the story of three militia men killed in a guncotton explosion; an attempted murder followed by suicide; a drowning or two plus other exciting […]
Introduction to Karori Cemetery Tour. This short (30-40min), free, tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891, traversing the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments. This tour runs at 11am Location: The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori Duration: 45 minutes To book […]
Catholic Tales Come and explore an early part of the cemetery where we encounter a very diverse lot of people. Hear about one of Wellington's richest and distinguished families; a champion boxer; a choirmaster, organist and musician and a man who fought in the US wild west. *Note: This tour has also been known as First […]
Apologies, this tour is now Sold Out. Please follow our Facebook page or Humantix ticketing page to be the first to hear about upcoming tours. Would you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening? This tour is for anyone who would like to see the Cemetery through […]
ANZAC DAY 2023 FREE PUBLIC TALK, SERVICES SECTION KARORI CEMETERY Starting at 1.30pm the presentation will cover the development of the oldest part of the Services cemetery, highlight the monuments and memorials of significance within it, and identify some of the men who fought at Gallipoli, and died after their return to New Zealand, many […]
Murder and Mayhem Tour. Karori Cemetery is the final resting place for people whose lives ended tragically – from drowning, from murder, and from accidents of all kinds. This tour includes the story of three militia men killed in a guncotton explosion; an attempted murder followed by suicide; a drowning or two plus other exciting […]
Introduction to Karori Cemetery Tour. This short (30-40min), free, tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891, traversing the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments. This tour runs at 11am Location: The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori Duration: 45 minutes To book […]
Would you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening? This tour is for anyone who would like to see the Cemetery through a different lens, as the landscape settles in from dusk to darkness. On this walk you'll be accompanied by two guides who will take you on […]
Apologies but this tour has now sold out. Please see our other upcoming tours or follow us on Facebook to hear announcements of future Murder & Mayhem tours. Karori Cemetery is the final resting place for people whose lives ended tragically – from drowning, from murder, and from accidents of all kinds. This tour includes […]
Introduction to Karori Cemetery Tour. This short (30-40min), free, tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891, traversing the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments. Location: The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori To book your ticket for this free tour, please visit […]
