Military Tales

Join us on our brand new tour and hear tales from our military history.

Karori Cemetery Service’s Section was established in 1916 and was the first and largest such cemetery to be established in New Zealand. Soldiers buried in the Cemetery have fought in the NZ Wars, the South African War, WWI and WW2, and the Korean, Malayan, and Vietnam Wars.

The Friend’s Military Tales tour of the Service’s Section visits the graves of over 20 prominent and decorated soldiers and nurses.

The tour takes about 1 ½ hours and includes off-trail walking requiring moderate mobility. The tour starts and ends at the Shelter at the centre of the Cemetery and parking is available. Numbers will be limited.

Health & Safety

The tour includes off trail walking requiring moderate mobility. Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, the ground can be wet and slippery in places.

Location

The Shelter, Karori Cemetery, 79 Old Karori Road, Karori

Regions

Wellington

Tags

Site Tour

Talk

Event times

1:30-3pm Sun 29 Oct

Booking required

Cost: $10

Book tour

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