Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland

Name: Symonds Street Cemetery
Address: Auckland, New Zealand

#75 among attractions in Auckland

Monuments and statues, Historical place, Cemetery

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Symonds Street Cemetery is a historic cemetery and park in central Auckland, New Zealand. It is in 5.8 hectares of deciduous forest on the western slope of Grafton Gully, by the corner of Symonds Street and Karangahape Road, and is crossed by the Grafton Bridge. The street are named for William Cornwallis Symonds, a British Army officer prominent in the early colonisation of New Zealand. It has a Historic Place - Category I listing with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Maintenance and administration of the cemetery is provided by the Auckland Council. ()

Established: 1842 (182 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'33"S, 174°45'50"E

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Central Auckland (Auckland Central Business District)Auckland New Zealand

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Symonds Street Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albert Park, St Paul's Church, Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Domain.

0.6 miN
Park
Albert Park, Auckland
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, Albert Park offers a serene escape amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. This historic park, with its well-manicured lawns and diverse range of flora, provides a tranquil haven for both locals and tourists alike.
0.4 miNE
Church
St Paul's Church, Auckland
11 min walk • St Paul's Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This historic church, with its distinctive architecture and spiritual ambiance, has been serving the city's Anglican congregation for over a century.
0.6 miN
Art from 11th century to present day
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
15 min walk • Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, showcasing the rich tapestry of New Zealand's art heritage alongside significant international works. As the country's largest and most inspiring visual arts...
0.6 miE
Large city park in a volcanic crater
Auckland Domain, Auckland
16 min walk • Auckland Domain is the city's oldest and one of the largest parks, a verdant oasis sprawling over 75 hectares in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This hilly park is situated on the volcanic remains of the Pukekawa volcano, offering a blend of open spaces, manicured...
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Civic Theatre, Auckland
15 min walk • The Civic Theatre is a large heritage combination performing-arts theatre, live-music venue, and cinema seating 2,378 people in Auckland, New Zealand.
0.4 miN
Neo-Baroque, multi-functional hall
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland
12 min walk • Auckland Town Hall is a Edwardian building on Queen Street in the Auckland CBD, New Zealand, known both for its original and ongoing use for administrative functions, as well as its famed Great Hall and separate Concert Chamber.
~1850 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Artspace, Auckland
9 min walk • Artspace Aotearoa is an art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on Karangahape Road in Newton. The gallery was founded in 1987, and focuses on contemporary New Zealand and overseas art.
0.5 miN
Library
Auckland Libraries, Auckland
14 min walk • Auckland Libraries is the public library system for the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It was created when the seven separate councils in the Auckland region merged in 2010.
~1640 ftNW
Park, Playground
Myers Park, Auckland
8 min walk • Myers Park is a narrow park in central Auckland, New Zealand, running parallel to the upper part of Queen Street. It is characterised by steep, grassed slopes and canopied with a mixture of large exotic and native trees, including an alley of large palm trees.
~1340 ftNE
Street
Symonds Street, Auckland
7 min walk • Symonds Street is a street in Auckland, New Zealand's most populous city. It was the main road going south from Auckland, and was named after William Cornwallis Symonds in 1842, soon after his death.
~290 ftE
Bridge
Grafton Bridge, Auckland
2 min walk • Grafton Bridge is a road bridge spanning Grafton Gully in Auckland, New Zealand. Built of reinforced concrete in 1910, it connects the Auckland CBD and Karangahape Road with Grafton.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Symonds Street Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Grafton Bridge, Auckland (2 min walk), Grafton Gully, Auckland (5 min walk), Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, Auckland (6 min walk), Karangahape Road, Auckland (7 min walk).

How to get to Symonds Street Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Symonds Street Cemetery:

Bus

7158 • Lines: 27H, 27W (1 min walk)
Grafton Bridge 2 • Lines: 25B, 25L (2 min walk)

Train

Grafton (14 min walk)
Parnell (21 min walk)

Tram

Gaunt Street • Lines: Wynyard Loop (28 min walk)
Daldy Street • Lines: Wynyard Loop (31 min walk)

Ferry

Downtown Pier 1 (30 min walk)
Downtown Pier 11 (30 min walk)