Rookwood History Tours with Bundy

• BYO cars required to follow Bundy for the tour.

• The footings of Mortuary Station No. 1: Discussing the story of the first railway line that transported the deceased from Sydney’s city to Rookwood
• The Circle of Love: A beautiful area that honours children interred in unmarked graves within Rookwood during the late 19th Century, as well as children interred within the children’s lawn
• Martyrs Memorial: A moving tribute to those who lost their lives in Holocaust
• The Saint Athanasios Greek Church: Australia’s only Greek Church located within a cemetery
• Chapel and Mausoleum of Eternal Rest: Rookwood’s newly refurbished mausoleum that boasts amazing views across the cemetery
• The Cottage: The original office of the former Independent Trust
• Notable gravesites: A visit to some the gravesites of some of some of Sydney's notables, including: John Fairfax, Bea Miles, The Gypsy Sterio Family
• Fascinating facts: Describing how burial practices have changed throughout history
• Captivating traditions: Outlining the different religious and cultural burial practices

2023-08-25 09:00:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Walk, Alphabet Walk Series: “R”: Rookwood History Tours with Bundy Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=alphabet-walk-series-r-rookwood-history-tours-with-bundy

Rookwood History Tours with Bundy

• BYO cars required to follow Bundy for the tour.

Journey back in time through 150 years of history, with a tour of Rookwood Cemetery. Rookwood Cemetery is recognised as the most historic working cemetery in Australia. Learn about Rookwood’s fascinating history, the story behind its development and evolution, and its significant link to our nation’s heritage – by attending one of our history tours. Duration: 2-3 hours Tours include:

• The footings of Mortuary Station No. 1: Discussing the story of the first railway line that transported the deceased from Sydney’s city to Rookwood
• The Circle of Love: A beautiful area that honours children interred in unmarked graves within Rookwood during the late 19th Century, as well as children interred within the children’s lawn
• Martyrs Memorial: A moving tribute to those who lost their lives in Holocaust
• The Saint Athanasios Greek Church: Australia’s only Greek Church located within a cemetery
• Chapel and Mausoleum of Eternal Rest: Rookwood’s newly refurbished mausoleum that boasts amazing views across the cemetery
• The Cottage: The original office of the former Independent Trust
• Notable gravesites: A visit to some the gravesites of some of some of Sydney's notables, including: John Fairfax, Bea Miles, The Gypsy Sterio Family
• Fascinating facts: Describing how burial practices have changed throughout history
• Captivating traditions: Outlining the different religious and cultural burial practices

BYO vehicle. Meet at All Souls Chapel Hawthorne Ave, Rookwood NSW 2141 Alphabet Walk Series: “R”: Rookwood History Tours with Bundy NPA | Esther