Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington

4.6

#4 of 29 in Historic Sites in Wellington

Cemetery · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot

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Stroll the winding paths of Bolton Street Cemetery, the final resting place of many historical figures, including the founder of Wellington William Wakefield. The cemetery is an extension of the city's botanical garden, which means that among the tombstones you'll find open lawns surrounded by rare trees, shrubs, bulbs, and even a heritage rose collection. See Bolton Street Cemetery and all Wellington has to offer by arranging your trip with our Wellington tour itinerary builder app.

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4.6

By Warrens_of_Conder

This was across the road from our hotel, so had a walk through just out of interest. Amazing to see so many families dying together, and very young. Not much life expectancy in Wellington in the...

This was across the road from our hotel, so had a walk through just out of interest. Amazing to see so many families dying together, and very young. Not much life expectancy in Wellington in the... more »
By Paul B

This is a really interesting place that we happened upon only because we were staying at the Bolton Hotel. Easy graded walking paths make it a pleasant outing although of course there are some tragic.... more

This is a really interesting place that we happened upon only because we were staying at the Bolton Hotel. Easy graded walking paths make it a pleasant outing although of course there are some tragic.... more »

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By A R H J

Lovely peaceful & historic cemetary with park like gardens and a wee dell. Lots of old, mature trees to keep you close to nature despite being right next the motorway. Plenty of places to rest (for the living that is!) Great place to take a breather from the office & the business of the city. 🙏🚶‍♂️🧎‍♀️🫂⚘️🏙

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By James Coleman

A beautiful, historic cemetery that's great for walking to explore the history of Wellington, or running through to experience its serene nature. Some of the off-shoot trails are slipper and steep, though.

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