Colour photograph of a graveyard with green foliage and a statue of an angel
Rescheduled

Murder and Mayhem Tour

Join the Friends of Karori Cemetery in the earliest part of the cemetery. This tour is proof that history isn't boring.

This event has been RESCHEDULED to the 9th November at 1:30pm.

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.

Health & Safety

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.

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.

Karori Cemetery does contain some hazards. A health and safety briefing will be given at the start of our tours.

Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.

Location
Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road, Karori, Wellington

Regions

Wellington CBD
Wellington

Tags

Walking Tour

Event times

Rescheduled

1:30-3pm Sat 9 Nov

Booking required

Cost: $10

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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