Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium Tour
Additional Information
Some walking (level ground) involved, wear suitable enclosed shoes and bring an umbrella if raining. Lanterns will be provided or bring your own torch.
- Included in price:
- Light refreshments included
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Children over 12 welcome at parent's discretion.
- Departure points:
-
Ryde, New South Wales
- Departure time:
-
7:30 PM Fri, Sat
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Meet outside the cemetery gates on Plassey Road, North Ryde at 7.15pm. Secure parking will be available inside the gates.
- Duration
- 2 hours approx.
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Destiny Tours
- Destinations
- Sydney and Ryde
- Departs From
- Ryde
Tour Description
The Macquarie Park Cemetery (formerly Northern Suburbs Cemetery) comprises approximately 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is owned by the NSW Government and operated by a Board of Trustees. The first burial took place on 20th April 1922.
Under the cover of darkness, apart from the abundant native fauna and flora, we’ll show you many fascinating graves, including:
A former Australian Prime Minister
Many show business celebrities from TV, radio, theatre and movies
Australia's first kidnapping victim
and much more!
Discover:
Which celebrity had an Elvis impersonator at his funeral
Which film actress was buried with her lover (34 years later)
Who was at one time, Australia's most controversial person
What really happens during the cremation process (behind the scenes crematorium visit included).
and much more!
Prices & Availability
Prices for 28 November 2008.
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Tour
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium Tour
Rates
- Adults
- $29.00
- Children
- $29.00
- Pensioners
- $29.00
