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NZ Walking Routes > Auckland > West Auckland > Waikumete Cemetery walk
Waikumete Cemetery walk
- Location
- The Waikumete Cemetery is situated on Great North Road, Glen Eden, between Glenview and Awaroa Roads.The main gates are on Great North Road with other gates situated at Awaroa Road, Glenview Road, Sunhill Estate and Waikumete Road. Gates are opened at 7.30 am and closed at 6 pm (winter) and 8.30 pm (summer).
- Description
Waikumete Cemetery and Crematorium covers an area of 108 hectares and since 1908 has served as the main cemetery for the Auckland Region. It is the largest cemetery in New Zealand and one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Friends of Waikumete (Inc) host historical and themed walks in the cemetery on a regular basis. Walks are normally held on the first Sunday of each month, and further information regarding the walks can be obtained by phoning The Friends of Waikumete on (09) 817 6547 or (09) 818 4228. The cemetery has one of the best collections of wildflowers of South African origin in New Zealand. They flower between September and December.
- Amenities
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- Carpark
- Historical
- Plant Life
- Source
- www.waitakere.govt.nz
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