Tales from the Vaults Tour
2024-02-11 10:30 - 12:15 UTC | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Find out who is in and who is out of some of Karori cemetery’s most substantial dwellings. Note: tours do not enter vaults or try them out for size.
The tour duration is 1 hour 45mins.
This tour is suitable for people with moderate fitness. The route mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas 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. Please visit our ticketing website to book:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-tales-from-the-vaults-tour-feb-2024
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
2024-01-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
This short (30-40min), free, tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891, traversing the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments.
Location: The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori
To book your ticket for this free tour, please visit our website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-introduction-to-karori-cemetery-tour-jan-2024

Treasure from the Gully Tour - SOLD OUT
2024-01-07 10:30 - 12:00
Apologies but this tour has now sold out. Please visit our Events page for other upcoming tours.
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-treasures-from-the-gully-jan-2024
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.

Murder & Mayhem Tour - SOLD OUT
2023-12-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Apologies but this tour is now sold out.
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. To book your ticket, please visit our ticketing website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-murder-and-mayhem-tour-december
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.

Wellington Heritage Week: Introductory Tour
2023-11-05 11:00 - 11:30 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Introductory Tour.
This short (30-40mins), tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891, traversing the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments.
This tour is free. To book, please visit our ticketing website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-introduction-to-karori-cemetery-tour-3
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.
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.

Wellington Heritage Week: Nation Builders Tour - CANCELLED
2023-11-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Nation Builders: Our City, Our Country, Our Heritage Tour.
This tour has been cancelled and those who had booked, notified.
Meet 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.
*Note: parts of this tour has previously been featured in our Movers and Shakers tour
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.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.

Wellington Heritage Week: Tales from the Vaults Tour
2023-11-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Find out who is in and who is out of some of Karori cemetery’s most substantial dwellings. Note: tours do not enter vaults or try them out for size.
The tour duration is 1 hour 45mins.
This tour is suitable for people with moderate fitness. The route mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas 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. Please visit our ticketing website to book:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-tales-from-the-vaults-tour
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.

Wellington Heritage Week: Military Tales
2023-10-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Military Tales from the Services Area
Come and hear tales from our military history.
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. To book your ticket, please visit our ticketing website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-servicemen-s-tour
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.

Wellington Heritage Week: Off the Beaten Track Tour
2023-10-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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. To book, please visit our ticketing website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-off-the-beaten-track-tour-lrtbwdrj
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.

Wellington Heritage Week: Evening Tour
2023-10-27 20:00 - 21:45 | Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
ould you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening?
This tour is for anyone who would like to see the Cemetery through a different lens, as the landscape settles in from dusk to darkness. On this walk you’ll be accompanied by two guides who will take you on 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). To book your ticket, please visit our ticketing website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-evening-tour
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.

Wellington Heritage Week: Introductory Tour
2023-10-23 14:30 - 15:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
This short (30-40mins), tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891, traversing the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments.
This tour is free. To book your ticket, please visit our ticketing website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-introduction-to-karori-cemetery-tour-2
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there 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.
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.

Wellington Heritage Week: Introductory Tour
2023-10-23 13:45 - 14:15 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
This short (30-40mins), tour outlines the development of Karori Cemetery since the first burial in August 1891, traversing the earliest burial areas which contain many interesting memorials and monuments.
This tour is free. To book your ticket, please visit our ticketing website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-introduction-to-karori-cemetery-tour-1
Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there 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.
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.

Wellington Heritage Week: Murder & Mayhem Tour
2023-10-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Karori Cemetery is the final resting place for people whose lives ended tragically – from drowning, from murder, and from accidents of all kinds. This tour includes the story of three militia men killed in a guncotton explosion; an attempted murder followed by suicide; a drowning or two plus other exciting stories.
Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. To book your ticket, please visit our ticketing website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-wellington-heritage-week-murder-and-mayhem-tour-vfoanxbh
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.

Catholic Tales Tour
2023-09-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Come and explore an early part of the cemetery where we encounter a very diverse lot of people. Hear about one of Wellington’s richest and distinguished families; a champion boxer; a choirmaster, organist and musician and a man who fought in the US wild west.
*Note: This tour has also been known as First Catholics.
The 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-september
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.

Evening Tour
2023-08-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
Would you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening?
This tour is for anyone who would like to see the Cemetery through a different lens, as the landscape settles in from dusk to darkness. On this walk you’ll be accompanied by two guides who will take you on 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 – 2 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 link:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour-august
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
2023-08-06 10:30 - 12:15 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Find out who is in and who is out of some of Karori cemetery’s most substantial dwellings. Note: tours do not enter vaults or try them out for size.
The tour duration is 1 hour 45mins.
This tour is suitable for people with moderate fitness. The route mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas 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-august
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
2023-07-02 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.
Location: The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori
To book your ticket for this free tour, please visit our website:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-introductory-tour-july

Murder & Mayhem Tour - SOLD OUT
2023-07-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Karori Cemetery, The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
Apologies but this tour has now sold out. Please see our other upcoming tours or follow us on Facebook to hear announcements of future Murder & Mayhem tours.
Karori Cemetery is the final resting place for people whose lives ended tragically – from drowning, from murder, and from accidents of all kinds. This tour includes 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-july
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.

Evening Tour
2023-06-23 20:00 - 21:45 | Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
Would you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening?
This tour is for anyone who would like to see the Cemetery through a different lens, as the landscape settles in from dusk to darkness. On this walk you’ll be accompanied by two guides who will take you on 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 1.75 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 link:
https://events.humanitix.com/friends-of-karori-cemetery-evening-tour-june
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
2023-05-07 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-may-introductory-tour

Murder & Mayhem Tour
2023-05-07 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-may
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.

ANZAC Day Free Public Talk
2023-04-25 13:30 - 14:15 | 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 | 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
