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Ngā hīkoi tuku ihotanga ki te Urupā o Symonds Street

Symonds Street Cemetery heritage walks

The significance of Symonds Street cemetery

One of New Zealand's oldest urban cemeteries, Symonds Street Cemetery was Auckland's main burial ground from 1842 until Waikumete Cemetery opened in 1886.

Explore Symonds Street cemetery

Explore the cemetery with our three trail guides, which give information on notable sites and historical background:

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Symonds Street Cemetery – Kids' Trail – East Cemetery Symonds Street Cemetery – Kids' Trail – East Cemetery PDF 4.2 MB
Symonds Street Cemetery – Kids' Trail – West Cemetery Symonds Street Cemetery – Kids' Trail – West Cemetery PDF 5 MB
Symonds Street Cemetery – Hobson Walk Symonds Street Cemetery – Hobson Walk PDF 5.7 MB
Symonds Street Cemetery – Rose Trail Symonds Street Cemetery – Rose Trail PDF 3.9 MB
Symonds Street Cemetery – Bishop Selwyn's Path / Waiparuru Nature Trail Symonds Street Cemetery – Bishop Selwyn's Path / Waiparuru Nature Trail PDF 3.8 MB

See the location of the cemetery on Google Maps.

Find out more about Symonds Street cemetery

Get information on your mobile by downloading the STQRY app from the App Store, Google Play or the Windows Store.
Join the Facebook group Symonds Street Cemetery Friends.
Search for grave site records on the Auckland Libraries website.

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