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 […]
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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 […]