Dead Interesting Bolton Street Cemetery Walking Tour
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Dead Interesting - visit interesting or unusual graves, including unusual deaths, interesting decorative features and lots of local history
"Dead Interesting" is a new walking tour which traverses a selection of graves which have interesting features and/or stories including pre-1840 whalers/sealers, multiple family deaths, evocative names, and gripping back stories.
Booking is REQUIRED for this event.
Cost: Costs vary
Learn more and book on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/dead-interesting-bolton-street-cemetery-walking-tour/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Health & Safety:
Uneven paths, walkways and grassed areas. First Aid certified support person attends every tour.
Banner image note: Image David Von Garratt Photography
"Dead Interesting" is a new walking tour which traverses a selection of graves which have interesting features and/or stories including pre-1840 whalers/sealers, multiple family deaths, evocative names, and gripping back stories.
Booking is REQUIRED for this event.
Cost: Costs vary
Learn more and book on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/dead-interesting-bolton-street-cemetery-walking-tour/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Health & Safety:
Uneven paths, walkways and grassed areas. First Aid certified support person attends every tour.
Banner image note: Image David Von Garratt Photography
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Where is it happening?
Bolton Street Cemetery Museum, lower Bolton Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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Host or PublisherWellington Heritage Festival
