ANZAC Day Free Public Talk
2023-04-25 13:30 - 14:15 UTC | Services Area, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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 of them having served elsewhere during WW1 as well. At the conclusion, around 2.15, the Last Post will sound out across the cemetery.
Gather at the Lychgate, 300 metres from the main gates of the cemetery. Parking available in the area.

Evening Tour - SOLD OUT
2023-04-21 20:00 - 21:45 | Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
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 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 a wander through some of the most magical parts of the cemetery, with a story or two of early Wellingtonians along the route. We might even spy a Ruru/Morepork or two! The tour does not have any scary themes.
There are points on the tour where we may pause and turn off our torches to enjoy the landscape in the darkness.
The tour is of approximately 1.5 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue, where there is plenty of easy parking.
Each attendee needs to bring their own torch that they can comfortably carry for the duration. No head torches please, for the comfort of your fellow walkers.
The route mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. Surefootedness is required. This tour involves approximately 2km of walking, with some slow paced but uphill stints.
The tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. There are no toilets on the route.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee).
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. To secure your tickets, please follow the links:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour-april
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Catholic Tales Tour
2023-04-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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 Catholics.
The tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to book:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-catholic-tales-i3ftk2t9
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us at info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Free Introductory Tour
2023-04-02 11:00 - 11:30 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, 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 your ticket for this free tour, please visit our website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-april-introductory-tour

Murder & Mayhem Tour
2023-04-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, 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 stories.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. Please follow the link to secure your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-murder-and-mayhem-tour-kw4g0qps
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Treasure from the Gully Tour
2023-03-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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 keep to pathways but some areas are potentially uneven underfoot. A moderate level of fitness is required.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book
We now operate online ticketing. To book please follow the link:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-treasure-from-the-gully
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Free Introductory Tour at 11am and 12pm
2023-03-05 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-02-05 11:00 - 11:45 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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 Road, Karori
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Free

Off the Beaten Track Tour
2023-03-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Off the Beaten Track Tour.
Stretch your legs on this tour! Off the Beaten Track takes you off the main road, exploring a bit further into the older sections of Karori Cemetery. We walk up and down the hills, through the gullies and alongside the creek to discover some interesting characters and some of the history of the cemetery as well. Stories of magicians, murders, soldiers, skylarkers are recounted. Moderate fitness and surefootedness is required, and this tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues.
The tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. In order to secure your tickets, please follow the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/off-the-beaten-track-tour
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

S.S. Penguin Tour - BOOKED OUT
2023-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
This tour is now booked out. We hope to run it again in the future, so please keep checking our Events page or follow us on Facebook.

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.
Although the Captain was heavily criticised, it is still not clear what the ship hit nor where, as the wreck of the Penguin has never been located.
The tragedy stunned Wellington and a day of mourning was called for 16 February. The city came to a standstill as many of those who died were brought up to Karori Cemetery for burial in a long procession of cabs and lorries.
To commemorate this tragedy the Friends will be undertaking a guided tour of most of the Penguin graves on Sunday 12 February. This is our first attempt by the Friends to widen the knowledge of this tragedy.
The tour will commence at 2.00 at the Shelter which is located in the center of Karori Cemetery and will run for up to two hours starting with a short presentation. The tour covers some uneven ground and sustained uphill stints and so may not be suitable for everyone.
This is a free tour and bookings are required. Bookings can be made by following this link:
https://events.humanitix.com/ss-penguin-tour

Evening Tour
2023-02-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
Evening Tour
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 a wander through some of the most magical parts of the cemetery, with a story or two of early Wellingtonians along the route. We might even spy a Ruru/Morepork or two! The tour does not have any scary themes.
There are points on the tour where we may pause and turn off our torches to enjoy the landscape in the darkness.
The tour is of approximately 1.5 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue, where there is plenty of easy parking.
Each attendee needs to bring their own torch that they can comfortably carry for the duration. No head torches please, for the comfort of your fellow walkers.
The route mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. Surefootedness is required. This tour involves approximately 2km of walking, with some slow paced but uphill stints.
The tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. There are no toilets on the route.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee).
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. To secure your tickets, please follow the links:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Tales from the Vaults Tour
2023-02-05 10:30 - 12:15 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Tales from the Vaults
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 of unevenness. Surefootedness is required. This tour involves approximately 2km of walking, with some slow paced but uphill stints
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We operate electronic ticketing. Please follow the link below to reserve your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-tales-from-the-vaults-tour-8pat9s5s
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Off the Beaten Track Tour
2023-02-03 08:00 - 17:00

Catholic Tales Tour
2023-01-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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 Catholics.
The tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to book:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-catholic-tales
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us at info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

City Builders Tour
2023-01-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Our City, Our Country, Our Heritage – City Builders Tour.
This tour features a couple of Prime Ministers, Mayors of Wellington, parliamentarians, philanthropists, a distinguished scientific family, a mariner/shipping fleet owner, and a major media star. Between them they contributed so much to the development of our vibrant city.
*Note: parts of this tour has previously been featured in our Movers and Shakers tour
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. Please follow the link below to secure your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-city-builders-tour
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Free Introductory Tours 11am and 12pm
2023-01-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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. Cancellation will be advised at 9am on the day on our Facebook page.

Location: The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Free

Murder & Mayhem Tour
2023-01-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, 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 stories.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. Please follow the link to secure your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-murder-and-mayhem-tour-634q9yok
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Free Introductory Tour 11am and 12pm
2023-01-08 11:00 - 11:45 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

Murder & Mayhem Tour
2023-01-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
(this tour was previously scheduled for Sunday 8th January and moved due to the bad weather we were experiencing):
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 stories.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. Please follow the link to secure your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-murder-and-mayhem-tour-634q9yok
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Treasure From the Gully Tour
2022-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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 keep to pathways but some areas are potentially uneven underfoot. A moderate level of fitness is required.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book
We now operate online ticketing. To book please follow the link:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-treasure-from-the-gully-29-october
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Catholic Tales Tour
2022-11-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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 Catholics.
The tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to book:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-catholic-heritage
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Small Chapel Open Day
2022-11-06 11:30 - 14:30 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Small Chapel Open Day. Built in 1909, the Small Chapel is a hidden heritage gem.
With brass plaques, glowing timber panelling, and a set of very special stained glass windows the Small Chapel is a place for quiet reflection. Information about the chapel will be available for visitors.
No booking required.
Location: Small Chapel, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori
Duration: 11:30am-2:30pm
Cost: Free

Tales From the Vaults Tour
2022-11-06 10:30 - 12:15 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Tales from the Vaults
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 of unevenness. Surefootedness is required. This tour involves approximately 2km of walking, with some slow paced but uphill stints
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-tales-from-the-vaults-tour-6-november
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery during Wellington Heritage Week.

Evening Tour
2022-11-05 19:45 - 21:30 | Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
Evening Tour
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 a wander through some of the most magical parts of the cemetery, with a story or two of early Wellingtonians along the route. We might even spy a Ruru/Morepork or two! The tour does not have any scary themes.
There are points on the tour where we may pause and turn off our torches to enjoy the landscape in the darkness.
The tour is of approximately 1.5 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue, where there is plenty of easy parking.
Each attendee needs to bring their own torch that they can comfortably carry for the duration. No head torches please for the comfort of your fellow walkers.
The route mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. Surefootedness is required. This tour involves approximately 2km of walking, with some slow paced but uphill stints.
The tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. There are no toilets on the route.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee).
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. To secure your tickets, please follow the links:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-evening-tour-5-november
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Grave Finding
2022-11-05 12:30 - 15:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Grave Finding. Our team will be available to assist you with locating your family plot(s).
If you have multiple plots to find, please submit your list to friendskaroricemetery@gmail.com in advance.
For advice on starting your search, refer to our website: https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/grave-finding/

Introduction to Karori Cemetery Tour: 11:30, 12:30, 1:30
2022-11-05 11:30 - 13:30
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 various times over Monday 24th October & Saturday 5th November. See the list below.
No booking required.
Location: The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori
Times: 11:15am & 12:15pm Monday 24th October. 11:30am, 12:30pm, & 1:30pm Saturday 5th November.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Free

Murder & Mayhem Tour - SOLD OUT
2022-10-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, 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 stories.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. Please follow the link to secure your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-murder-and-mayhem-tour
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Off the Beaten Track Tour - SOLD OUT
2022-10-30 10:30 - 12:00
Off the Beaten Track Tour.
Stretch your legs on this tour! Off the Beaten Track takes you off the main road, exploring a bit further into the older sections of Karori Cemetery. We walk up and down the hills, through the gullies and alongside the creek to discover some interesting characters and some of the history of the cemetery as well. Stories of magicians, murders, soldiers, skylarkers are recounted. Moderate fitness and surefootedness is required, and this tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues.
The tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. In order to secure your tickets, please follow the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-off-the-beaten-track-tour
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Tales from the Vaults Tour
2022-10-29 13:30 - 15:15 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Tales from the Vaults
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 of unevenness. Surefootedness is required. This tour involves approximately 2km of walking, with some slow paced but uphill stints
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book:
We now operate electronic ticketing. Please follow the link below to secure your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/karori-cemetery-tours-wellington-heritage-week-tales-from-the-vaults
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery during Wellington Heritage Week.

Treasure from the Gully Tour
2022-10-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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 keep to pathways but some areas are potentially uneven underfoot. A moderate level of fitness is required.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free.
How to Book
We now operate online ticketing. To book please follow the link:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-treasure-from-the-gully-29-october
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us on friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com to check if we can accommodate you.
Note:
If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by 9am by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places.
Some of our walks require a moderate degree of fitness and are not suited for those with limited mobility. Please read the tour descriptions carefully to check that they will be suitable for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
