Events

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...