Friends of Karori Cemetery: Treasures from the Gully (Oct 2026) Wellington Heritage Festival

Treasures from the Gully Tour through a very atmospheric part of the cemetery, with an eclectic mix of stories on an artist, photographer, hat manufacturer, prison reformer and many more! Come and enjoy the beauty of one of the most mystical places in the Cemetery with entertaining stories along the way. The tour will mostly keep to pathways but some areas are potentially uneven underfoot. A moderate level of fitness is required. Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. Our tour has a maximum capacity of about 15 persons. If there are insufficient tickets remaining for your party, please email us at [email protected] to check if we can accommodate you. Note: If we have to cancel a tour due to inclement weather or sickness, we will notify you on the day by midday by email and on our Facebook page. The booking fee is non-refundable. Please dress appropriately for the conditions. While we do our best to guide you on a safe walking route, during the winter months the ground can become slippery in places. The tour is approximately 1.5 hours long 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. There is only one toilet which is located by the cemetery office at the main entrance. Please meet us at the shelter (shown as the Historic Chapel on the map at the main entrance) We look forward to welcoming you to Karori Cemetery.