Hangman's Noose Tour

Learn about the people and the crimes that led to the ultimate punishment by the State.

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 the graves of those executed in Wellington and account their crimes, trials and convictions. It will also visit the plots of some of the victims.

The 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.

The tour contains a number of adult themes and some graphic descriptions and so is not suitable for everyone.

Health & Safety

This tour requires reasonable physical fitness and sadly is not suited for those with limited mobility.

Please dress appropriately for the conditions on the day of the tour. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, the ground can become slippery in places.

Karori Cemetery does contain some hazards. A health and safety briefing will be given at the start of our tours. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.

Location

Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Karori, Wellington

Regions

Wellington CBD

Tags

Walking Tour

Event times

Fully booked

1-3pm Sat 2 Nov

Booking required

Cost: $10

Event hosts

Friends of Karori Cemetery

The Friends of Karori Cemetery Inc was formed in early 2020 The Friends have a close working relationship with the Cemetery management team, and with the WCC. The WCC aspire to progressively develop the heritage aspects of the Cemetery, and one of the Friend’s main objectives is to support and assist the WCC achieve this. The Friends are a wholly volunteer–based organisation with an elected Committee which provides leadership and governance. We support the preservation, protection and enhancement of the heritage, recreational and ecological aspects of Karori Cemetery, we promote public interest in the Cemetery and support and undertake research into the history of the Cemetery and those interred in it.

Email: info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz

Website: http://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz