Bolton Street Memorial Park
Bolton Street Memorial Park, formerly known as Bolton Street Cemetery, is the oldest cemetery in Wellington, New Zealand. Dating back to 1840, many notable people are buried here. Situated in the suburb of Thorndon, the Wellington City Council's memorial trail number five covers the Bolton Street Memorial Park and visits notable graves, points of interest, lookouts and buildings.
| Bolton Street Memorial Park | |
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View of the cemetery in Bolton Street Memorial Park, with central city high-rises in the background | |
Location within Wellington | |
| Location | Wellington |
| Nearest city | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 41°16′44″S 174°46′23″E |
| Area | 18 acres (7.3 ha) including area acquired for motorway through the park |
| Established | 1840 as a cemetery and later converted to park |
| Governing body | New Parks and Recreation Department of the Wellington City Council |
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