A photo of a cemetery in daytime. Large overgrown bushes surround gravestones and a large white mausoleum stands in the center frame.
Rescheduled

Tales from the Vaults Tour

Visit some of Karori Cemetery’s most substantial and ornate dwellings.

This tour visits some of the mausoleums (vaults) in Karori Cemetery. Learn more about those interred in the mausoleums including their stories of love and adventure. Note: tours do not enter vaults.

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
76 Old Karori Road, Karori, Wellington

Regions

Wellington CBD

Tags

Walking Tour

Event times

Rescheduled

1-2:45pm Sat 9 Nov


Booking required

Cost: $10

Rescheduled from 27th Oct to 9th Nov

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Friends of Karori Cemetery

We are a group of volunteers who love to tell the stories of all those resting in Karori Cemetery. Our purpose is to advocate for and develop the heritage and ecological values of Karori Cemetery, and to assist with grave/plot restoration.

Email: info@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz

Website: http://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz