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A small church with a stone facade, a metal fence, and a clear blue sky. 1
A person walking on a grassy path in a park with a statue in the background. 2
A cemetery with numerous tombstones and headstones, surrounded by a wrought iron fence. 3
A cemetery with a paved path, lush greenery, and a large tree. 4
A weathered stone monument with intricate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery. 5

Dunedin: Northern Cemetery Guided Tour

By Tales From Darkest Dunedin
Free cancellation available
Price is S$47 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover the stories of decadence, betrayal, humility, and kindness
  • Visit the grave of the owner of Larnach's Castle and hear his storey
  • See the resting place of the author of New Zealand's National Anthem
  • Learn about the builder of a clock that has run since the 1860s
  • Hear about New Zealand's first female doctor and her achievements

Activity location

    • Dunedin
    • Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 40 Lovelock Avenue, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand | The carpark is adjacent to the Sexton's Cottage in the entrance gates. You'll know your guide as the friendly man wearing a hat or the excited woman waving "over here". Your guides have argued about who gets to take you out that day, they're excited to meet you!
    • Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Dunedin: Northern Cemetery Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
S$46.68 x 1 AdultS$46.68
Total
Price is S$46.68
Until Mon, 22 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Northern Cemetery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stories of historical figures
  • What's includedWhat's included
    90-minute guided tour

What you can expect

Discover the Northern Cemetery, home to the most spectacular memorial in the city, that of the owner of Larnach Castle. Hear stories of decadence and betrayal, as well as humility and kindness, on a tour perfect for those interested in Dunedin and New Zealand history.

Learn about the remains of the author of New Zealand's National Anthem, the builder of a clock which has run without winding since the 1860s, and three men hanged in the Dunedin jail yard (one whose skull is still missing). Hear about New Zealand's first female doctor and a little boy who drowned at the wharves, aged five, in 1909.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dunedin
    • Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 40 Lovelock Avenue, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand | The carpark is adjacent to the Sexton's Cottage in the entrance gates. You'll know your guide as the friendly man wearing a hat or the excited woman waving "over here". Your guides have argued about who gets to take you out that day, they're excited to meet you!
    • Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand