Murder & Mayhem Tour

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

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 […]

Free Introductory Tour

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

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 […]

Evening Tour

Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand

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 […]

Murder & Mayhem Tour – SOLD OUT

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

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 […]

Free Introductory Tour

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

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 […]

Tales From the Vaults Tour

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

Find out who is in and who is out of some of Karori cemetery’s most substantial dwellings. Note: tours do not enter vaults or try them out for size. The tour duration is 1 hour 45mins. This tour is suitable for people with moderate fitness. The route mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas […]

Evening Tour

Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand

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 […]

Catholic Tales Tour

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

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 Catholics. The […]

Wellington Heritage Week: Murder & Mayhem Tour

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

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 stories. Each tour is […]

Wellington Heritage Week: Introductory Tour

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

This short (30-40mins), 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 is free. To book your ticket, please visit our ticketing website: https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-introduction-to-karori-cemetery-tour-1 Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there […]

Wellington Heritage Week: Introductory Tour

Karori Cemetery 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

This short (30-40mins), 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 is free. To book your ticket, please visit our ticketing website: https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-introduction-to-karori-cemetery-tour-2 Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there […]

Wellington Heritage Week: Evening Tour

Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand

ould 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 […]