Karori Cemetery, Wellington

Name: Karori Cemetery
Address: Wellington, New Zealand

#52 among attractions in Wellington

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Karori Cemetery is New Zealand's second largest cemetery, located in the Wellington suburb of Karori. ()

Established: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 41°16'30"S, 174°45'0"E

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Onslow-Western Ward (Karori)Wellington New Zealand

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Karori Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wellington Botanic Garden, Carter Observatory, Bolton Street Memorial Park, Dominion Observatory.

1 miSE
Lush council-run gardens and native forest
Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's vibrant capital, the Wellington Botanic Garden offers a lush sanctuary that spans over 25 hectares of landscaped and native forest areas. Established in 1868, this historic park is a veritable treasure trove of horticultural...
1.1 miSE
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Carter Observatory, Wellington
28 min walk • Carter Observatory stands as a beacon of astronomical exploration in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand. This prominent planetarium is nestled amidst the lush Botanic Garden, offering a captivating journey through the stars to residents and tourists alike.
1.2 miE
Cemetery, Park, Historical place
Bolton Street Memorial Park, Wellington
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand, Bolton Street Memorial Park offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This historic cemetery, dating back to 1840, is one of the city's oldest and most significant burial grounds, now serving as a...
1.1 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
Dominion Observatory, Wellington
29 min walk • The Dominion Observatory is a historic observatory in the Botanic Gardens in Wellington, New Zealand. It was the second observatory in Wellington. It was built in 1907 and originally named the Hector Observatory after James Hector until 1925.
0.7 miNE
Botanical garden, Park, Lookout
Otari-Wilton's Bush, Wellington
19 min walk • Otari-Wilton's Bush is a native botanic garden and forest reserve located in Wilton in Wellington, New Zealand. It is the only public botanic garden that is dedicated solely to the native plants of New Zealand.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Adam Art Gallery, Wellington
35 min walk • The Adam Art Gallery is a "purpose built" arts gallery located in the Kelburn Campus of Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand.
1.1 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
Thomas King Observatory, Wellington
30 min walk • The Thomas King Observatory stands at the top of the Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand, as part of the Carter Observatory. In the past it has housed research, preservation of heritage, education and promotion of astronomy to the public.
1.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Wellington College of Education, Wellington
36 min walk • Wellington College of Education was established in 1888 with the purpose of educating teachers in New Zealand. It became the Faculty of Education of Victoria University of Wellington, formed from the School of Education of the University, and the Wellington College of Education on 1 January 2005.
1.2 miSE
Area
Kelburn, Wellington
30 min walk • Kelburn is a central suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, situated within 1 kilometre of the central business district.
1.6 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Spiritual
St John's Church, Wellington
42 min walk • St John's Church in Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand, is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I heritage building. Designed by Thomas Turnbull, it opened on 11 December 1885 to replace an earlier church destroyed by fire in 1884. It was registered as a historic place on 18 March 1982, with registration number 228.
1.1 miE
Architecture, Historical place
Premier House, Wellington
28 min walk • Premier House is the official residence of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, located at 260 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand.