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SUMMARY:Military Tales from the Services Section Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear tales from our military history. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. \nOur 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. \nTickets cost $10 per person\, children under 12 years are free. To book your ticket please visit our ticketing website Humanitix: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-military-tales-from-the-services-section-aug-2025 \nNote:\nIf we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness\, we will notify you on the day 1 hour before the tour starts by email and on our Facebook page. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/military-tales-from-the-services-section-tour-2/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250803T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T060928Z
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SUMMARY:Treasures from the Gully Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour will mostly keep to pathways but some areas are potentially uneven underfoot. A moderate level of fitness is required. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nHow to Book: \nWe now operate online ticketing. To book please follow the link: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-treasures-from-the-gully-aug-2025 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/treasures-from-the-gully-tour-3/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T214500
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T060640Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Tour
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening? \nThis 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. \nThe tour is of approximately 1.5 – 1.75 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue\, where there is plenty of easy parking. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \nThe tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). To book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour-aug-2025 \nOur 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. \nThere are no toilets on the route. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/evening-tour-11/
LOCATION:Main Chapel\, Karori Cemetery\, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue\, Karori\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T041135Z
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SUMMARY:Military Tales from the Services Section Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear tales from our military history. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. \nOur 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. \nTickets cost $10 per person\, children under 12 years are free. To book your ticket please visit our ticketing website Humanitix: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-military-tales-from-the-services-section-july-2025 \nNote:\nIf we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness\, we will notify you on the day 1 hour before the tour starts by email and on our Facebook page. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/military-tales-from-the-services-section-tour/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
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SUMMARY:Accidentally Killed Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Step into the past of Karori Cemetery with “Accidentally Killed\,” a hauntingly captivating tour revealing tragic tales of historical mishaps. Explore the untold stories of those who met unexpected ends through bizarre accidents\, shedding light on their lives and the mysteries that surround them. From peculiar accidents to curious incidents\, each grave holds a unique narrative waiting to be discovered. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the lesser-known corners of Wellington’s history\, where every headstone whispers a compelling story. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 30mins and mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-accidentally-killed-tour-june-2025 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/accidentally-killed-tour/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T214500
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20250613T192726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T192726Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Tour
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening? \nThis 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. \nThe tour is of approximately 1.5 – 1.75 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue\, where there is plenty of easy parking. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \nThe tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). To book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour-june-2025 \nOur 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. \nThere are no toilets on the route. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/evening-tour-10/
LOCATION:Main Chapel\, Karori Cemetery\, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue\, Karori\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250601T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
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SUMMARY:Murder & Mayhem Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour is now sold out. \nKarori 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. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website Humanitix: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-murder-and-mayhem-tour-june-2025 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/murder-mayhem-tour-14/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250601T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20250427T055747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T055747Z
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SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Track Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. Moderate fitness and surefootedness is required\, and this tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website Humanitix: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-off-the-beaten-track-tour-june-2025 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/off-the-beaten-track-tour-7/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T214500
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20250228T195556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T051736Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour has now sold out. \nWould you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening? \nThis 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. \nThe tour is of approximately 1.5 – 1.75 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue\, where there is plenty of easy parking. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \nThe tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). To book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour-may-2025 \nOur 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. \nThere are no toilets on the route. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/evening-tour-9/
LOCATION:Main Chapel\, Karori Cemetery\, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue\, Karori\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20250316T005042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T005623Z
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SUMMARY:Nation Builders Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our City\, Our Country\, Our Heritage \nMeet some of the men who built our country – the engineers who designed and built railways\, bridges\, viaducts\, ports and harbours; politicians and lawyers who provided the leadership and political frameworks; a surveyor whose detailed maps of Wellington are still used today\, industrialists\, a pre-eminent earthquake scientist\, a judge of the Supreme Court\, and a Premier (4 times!) during the 1880’s. \n*Note: parts of this tour has previously been featured in our Movers and Shakers tour \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. To secure your place on this tour\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-nation-builders-tour-may-2024 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/nation-builders-tour-3/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20250228T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T202020Z
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SUMMARY:Our Fair Ladies Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies\, this tour is now sold out. \nEmbark on a captivating journey through the history buried in Karori Cemetery with our tour showcasing the remarkable lives of Wellington’s women. \nThis tour offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the resilience\, creativity and empowerment of women at a time when a woman couldn’t have a bank account in her own name.  You’ll hear the stories of women who had a range of interesting occupations. Be inspired by the incredible impact of these women’s lives in early Wellington. Tickets are $10 per person\, children under 12 are free. Tickets are available from our ticketing website on the link below: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-our-fair-ladies-april-2025 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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.\nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/our-fair-ladies-tour-2/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250302T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20250112T073256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T081638Z
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SUMMARY:Hangman's Noose Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour has now sold out. \nIn total\, 85 people have been executed for crime in New Zealand with the first in 1842 and the last in 1957. Seventeen of those men were executed in Wellington and 11 are buried in Karori Cemetery.  This walking tour will visit some of their graves to account their crimes\, trials and convictions. It will also visit the plots of some of the victims. \nThe graves are unmarked and placed in remote and disparate locations making this a tour about 2 hours long. The route is 2.5km and requires reasonable physical fitness due to the steep terrain and unsealed paths in places. \nThe tour contains a number of adult themes and some graphic descriptions and so is not suitable for everyone. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-hangman-s-noose-tour-march-2025 \nOur 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. \nPlease note: \n\nThis tour requires reasonable physical fitness and sadly is not suited for those with limited mobility.\nIf 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.\nPlease 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.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/hangmans-noose-tour-5/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250209T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20241217T173808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T181645Z
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SUMMARY:S.S. Penguin Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies\, this tour is now sold out. \nOn 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. \nTo 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. \nThe 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: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-ss-penguin-tour-feb-2025 \nOur 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.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/s-s-penguin-tour-3/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250202T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20250110T181657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T202840Z
UID:2396-1738492200-1738499400@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Hangman's Noose Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour has now sold out. \nIn total\, 85 people have been executed for crime in New Zealand with the first in 1842 and the last in 1957. Seventeen of those men were executed in Wellington and 11 are buried in Karori Cemetery.  This walking tour will visit some of their graves to account their crimes\, trials and convictions. It will also visit the plots of some of the victims. \nThe graves are unmarked and placed in remote and disparate locations making this a tour about 2 hours long. The route is 2.5km and requires reasonable physical fitness due to the steep terrain and unsealed paths in places. \nThe tour contains a number of adult themes and some graphic descriptions and so is not suitable for everyone. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-hangman-s-noose-tour-feb-2025 \nOur 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. \nPlease note: \n\nThis tour requires reasonable physical fitness and sadly is not suited for those with limited mobility.\nIf 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.\nPlease 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.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/hangmans-noose-tour-4/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Noose-2-edited-reduced.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250105T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20241216T180506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T180506Z
UID:2342-1736082000-1736087400@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Treasures from the Gully Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour will mostly keep to pathways but some areas are potentially uneven underfoot. A moderate level of fitness is required. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nHow to Book: \nWe now operate online ticketing. To book please follow the link: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-treasures-from-the-gully-jan-2025 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/treasures-from-the-gully-tour-2/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_7162-rotated.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250105T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250105T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20241216T180039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T180622Z
UID:2340-1736073000-1736079300@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tales from the Vaults Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 45mins. \nThis 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 \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. Please visit our ticketing website to book: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-tales-from-the-vaults-tour-jan-2025 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/tales-from-the-vaults-tour-11/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ASTA5886.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241201T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20241104T181126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T181126Z
UID:2286-1733061600-1733067000@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Our Fair Ladies Tour
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a captivating journey through the history buried in Karori Cemetery with our tour showcasing the remarkable lives of Wellington’s women. \nThis tour offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the resilience\, creativity and empowerment of women at a time when a woman couldn’t have a bank account in her own name.  You’ll hear the stories of women who had a range of interesting occupations. Be inspired by the incredible impact of these women’s lives in early Wellington. Tickets are $10 per person\, children under 12 are free. Tickets are available from our ticketing website on the link below: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-our-fair-ladies \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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.\nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/our-fair-ladies-tour/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GG-Angel.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241109T144500
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240907T190952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T181440Z
UID:2180-1731157200-1731163500@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Heritage Festival: Tales From the Vaults Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 45mins. \nThis 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 \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. Please visit our ticketing website to book: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-festival-tales-from-the-vaults-tour \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/wellington-heritage-festival-tales-from-the-vaults/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_2419.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240907T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T180006Z
UID:2188-1730556000-1730563200@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Heritage Festival: Hangman's Noose Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour has now sold out. \nIn total\, 85 people have been executed for crime in New Zealand with the first in 1842 and the last in 1957. Seventeen of those men were executed in Wellington and 11 are buried in Karori Cemetery.  This walking tour will visit some of their graves to account their crimes\, trials and convictions. It will also visit the plots of some of the victims. \nThe graves are unmarked and placed in remote and disparate locations making this a tour about 2 hours long. The route is 2.5km and requires reasonable physical fitness due to the steep terrain and unsealed paths in places. \nThe tour contains a number of adult themes and some graphic descriptions and so is not suitable for everyone. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-festival-hangman-s-noose-tour \nOur 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. \nPlease note: \n\nThis tour requires reasonable physical fitness and sadly is not suited for those with limited mobility.\nIf 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.\nPlease 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.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/wellington-heritage-festival-hangmans-noose-tour/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Catholics-Photo-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241028T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240907T191922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T175939Z
UID:2186-1730124000-1730129400@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Heritage Festival: Murder & Mayhem Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour has now sold out. \nKarori 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. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website Humanitix: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-festival-murder-and-mayhem-tour \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/wellington-heritage-festival-murder-mayhem-tour/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tour-Photo-Public-West-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240907T191545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T180122Z
UID:2182-1730037600-1730043000@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Heritage Festival: Our Fair Ladies Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies\, this tour sold out in Wellington Heritage Festival Pre-Sales. \nEmbark on a captivating journey through the history buried in Karori Cemetery with our tour showcasing the remarkable lives of Wellington’s women. \nThis tour offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the resilience\, creativity and empowerment of women at a time when a woman couldn’t have a bank account in her own name.  You’ll hear the stories of women who had a range of interesting occupations. \nBe inspired by the incredible impact of these women’s lives in early Wellington. \nTickets are $10 per person. Children under 12 are free. To book your ticket please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-festival-our-fair-ladies \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/wellington-heritage-festival-our-fair-ladies/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Our-Fair-Ladies.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T214500
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240907T190722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T180044Z
UID:2178-1729972800-1729979100@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Heritage Festival: Evening Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour has now sold out. \nWould you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening? \nThis 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. \nThe tour is of approximately 1.5 – 1.75 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue\, where there is plenty of easy parking. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \nThe tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. There are no toilets on the route. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). To book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-festival-evening-tour \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/wellington-heritage-festival-evening-tour/
LOCATION:Main Chapel\, Karori Cemetery\, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue\, Karori\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Turnbull-Plots.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240907T190432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T180145Z
UID:2175-1729938600-1729944000@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Heritage Festival: Accidentally Killed Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour has now sold out. \nStep into the past of Karori Cemetery with “Accidentally Killed\,” a hauntingly captivating tour revealing tragic tales of historical mishaps. Explore the untold stories of those who met unexpected ends through bizarre accidents\, shedding light on their lives and the mysteries that surround them. From peculiar accidents to curious incidents\, each grave holds a unique narrative waiting to be discovered. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the lesser-known corners of Wellington’s history\, where every headstone whispers a compelling story. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 30mins and mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please follow the following link to our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/host/62dcc703173dab0b2ae6e360 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/wellington-heritage-festival-accidentally-killed-tour/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Accidentally-Killed.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241006T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240813T061727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T062034Z
UID:2166-1728210600-1728216000@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Track Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. Moderate fitness and surefootedness is required\, and this tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website Humanitix: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-off-the-beaten-track-tour-october-2024 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/off-the-beaten-track-tour-6/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240908T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240908T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240709T061814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T072158Z
UID:2096-1725800400-1725805800@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Murder & Mayhem Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour is now sold out. \nKarori 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. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website Humanitix: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-murder-and-mayhem-tour-sept-2024 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/murder-mayhem-tour-13/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tour-Photo-Public-West-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240908T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240709T062022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T062022Z
UID:2099-1725791400-1725796800@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Hangman's Noose Tour
DESCRIPTION:In total\, 85 people have been executed for crime in New Zealand with the first in 1842 and the last in 1957. Seventeen of those men were executed in Wellington and 11 are buried in Karori Cemetery.  This walking tour will visit some of their graves to account their crimes\, trials and convictions. It will also visit the plots of some of the victims. \nThe graves are unmarked and placed in remote and disparate locations making this a tour about 2 hours long. The route is 2.5km and requires reasonable physical fitness due to the steep terrain and unsealed paths in places. \nThe tour contains a number of adult themes and some graphic descriptions and so is not suitable for everyone. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nTo book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-hangman-s-noose-tour-sept-2024 \nOur 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. \nPlease note: \n\nThis tour requires reasonable physical fitness and sadly is not suited for those with limited mobility.\nIf 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.\nPlease 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.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/hangmans-noose-tour-3/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_6213-edited.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240906T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240906T214500
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240709T061620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T185245Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour has now sold out. \nWould you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening? \nThis 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. \nThe tour is of approximately 1.5 – 1.75 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue\, where there is plenty of easy parking. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \nThe tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. There are no toilets on the route. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). To book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour-3xlm5nuu \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/evening-tour-8/
LOCATION:Main Chapel\, Karori Cemetery\, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue\, Karori\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T060027Z
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Vaults Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour duration is 1 hour 45mins. \nThis 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 \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. Please visit our ticketing website to book: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-tales-from-the-vaults-tour-aug-2024 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/tales-from-the-vaults-tour-10/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240712T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240712T214500
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240623T055104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T080159Z
UID:2086-1720814400-1720820700@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Evening Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but this tour is now sold out. Please see our Events list for our next available date. \nWould you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening? \nThis 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. \nThe tour is of approximately 1.5 – 1.75 hours duration and starts and finishes at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Avenue\, where there is plenty of easy parking. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \nThe tour is not suited for children under the age of 12 or unaccompanied minors. There are no toilets on the route. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). To book your ticket\, please visit our ticketing website: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour-3jc2t922 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/evening-tour-7/
LOCATION:Main Chapel\, Karori Cemetery\, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue\, Karori\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240707T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220718
CREATED:20240623T055019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T055019Z
UID:2088-1720348200-1720353600@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz
SUMMARY:Treasures From the Gully Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour will mostly keep to pathways but some areas are potentially uneven underfoot. A moderate level of fitness is required. \nEach tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. \nHow to Book \nWe now operate online ticketing. To book please follow the link: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-treasures-from-the-gully-july-2024 \nOur 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. \nNote:\nIf 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. \nPlease 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. \nSome 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.
URL:https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/event/treasures-from-the-gully-tour/
LOCATION:Karori Cemetery\, The Shelter\, Karori Cemetery\, 76 Old Karori Road\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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