Bolton street cemetery tour. Set aside by the New Zealand Company in 18...
Bolton street cemetery tour. Set aside by the New Zealand Company in 1840 in the initial town planning of Wellington, the cemetery was intended to provide a common ground for burials for the new city. New Zealand's oldest cemetery, in central Wellington Bolton Street Cemetery totally nails that atmospheric, old-world vibe. Oct 19, 2025 · Explore historic Bolton Street Cemetery in central Wellington (just off The Terrace) with experienced guides. Venue Details One of Wellington's hidden gems, Bolton Street Cemetery Museum, also known as Te Whare Taonga o te Urupā, stands as a poignant reminder of New Zealand's storied past. Shows the position of Bolton Street Cemetery in Wellington. Bolton Street Cemetery ki Paekākā Originally a site for Māori burials from the time of their settlement of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the cemetery began European burials from 1840 and is Wellington’s oldest European cemetery. Welcome to the Wellington City Council Bolton Street Cemetery Search web map. The tour starts and finishes at Te Whare Taonga o te Urupā - Bolton Street Cemetery Museum opposite Wellington's original burial ground Bolton Street Cemetery ki Paekākā Bolton Street Cemetery (known as Bolton Street Memorial Park from 1978 to 2014) is an excellent example of a colonial cemetery, using imported and local stone, iron and wood. Jun 23, 2019 · There will be two opportunities to join a guided tour of the Bolton Street Cemetery in September, as part of the WCC Spring Festival. To accommodate the motorway, 3,700 graves were uncovered and reburied. vlyazyfpeemysadovjxoxtxeslkrzrescwhkmedcszfdyjbafzasdcrd