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

Fully booked

1-2:45pm Sat 9 Nov

Booking required

Cost: $10

Rescheduled from 27th Oct to 9th Nov

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