Guided History Tour of Macquarie Park Cemetery

Overview

Discover real history and visit the many famous people buried here who are a rich part of our history. Do you really know the story of William Morris Hughes? Have you met our first-ever silent film…

Discover real history and visit the many famous people buried here who are a rich part of our history. Do you really know the story of William Morris Hughes? Have you met our first-ever silent film star, Lottie Lyall? Do you remember the case of young Graeme Thorne in 1960? Or how the mother of Saint Mary MacKillop was drowned at sea?

You will learn all of this and more on the walking tour.

Bookings are recommended.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and bring a water bottle.

You can also embark on your own self-guided tour of Macquarie Park Cemetery.

Explore the rich history and diverse stories of the people who have been laid to rest here.

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

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