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1. Norfolk Island Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 488 reviews
Reviewed By olderchook - East Maitland, Australia
Shows how rough early Norfolk Islander had it. A good incite into length of life in both Penal settlements & when the Pitcainers arrived. So sad children only surviving for short lengths of time
2. Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Located to the north of the city, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery is a peaceful place with a rich local history that can be discovered via a heritage walk. While the cemetery is mostly full, there are a number of memorial options available. The Friends of Coburg Cemetery takes an active interest in the rich history of the cemetery and the area it serves, and runs historical tours from time to time.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Motorists driving down Bell Street, the great artery connecting Melbourne's western and eastern suburbs, may notice a field of shrines and gravestones. This is Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery. Unlike other states, such as Western Australia, these burial plots are maintained for eternity. The plots are not reused, though other family members may be added to the grave. Burials began in 1858 and by 1971, the cemetery had reached capacity. The graves have a great array of memorials and many people, both humble and notable, are interred here. The entrance is off Bell Street, visitors are welcome.
3. Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
We signed up for a tour of the Springvale Botanical Cemetery expecting to see a few headstones, but it is a surprisingly beautiful place. It has, amongst other things, over 30,000 rose bushes. Some features, such as the children's cemetery, are very touching The war graves section is very well cared for. Each ethnic group has its own section. The Asian section is very well done, with an authentic Buddhist temple constructed -- without nails -- by craftsmen from China. Care has been taken to adhere to the principles of feng shui (wind and water) which Chinese people take very seriously. If you would like to see what the cemetery has to offer ring them and make a booking for a tour. It's gratis, and you also get a tasty lunch.
4. Tower Hill Cemetery
5. Waverley Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By lovetohike1111 - Prescott, United States
I LOVE cemeteries and it is a must when we travel to visit at least one if not more during our holiday. Well, Waverley is actually the best of the best for a number of reasons. There are many well known Australians here, a visitor sees a tremendous slice of history with the various ages, occupations and ethnicities buried here, the monuments and the care of the monuments is second to none, but truly the main reason to visit and pay your respects is for the view. It is spectacular and it is directly on Bronte Beach which has the walkway to Bondi and beyond. I could have spent all day here as there are layers upon layers of monuments all with his or her or their own history. Peaceful and beautiful.
6. Beechworth Public Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Maggietheboycat
Wow. Just wow. Went and did our own tour thanks to the maps available when you walk thru the gates. So many old interesting graves. Yet so sad as well. Many babies/toddler graves from mid to late 1800s. Chinese graves were a real eye opener. A quiet, respectful, reflective experience.
7. Adelaide River War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By Vicki-AnneJ - Woodend, Australia
A beautiful place for the graves and it it really hits home that the war was on our shores. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission do a great job with the cemeteries and it is a nice way to pay respect to the sacrifice the young people made. Were the only visitors at the time, a solemn experience. It really is a lovely place to visit.
8. McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By jeanettem190 - Cairns, Australia
This is a very attractive place where, reading the headstones, you can gain an insight into early Cairns. In middle of the cemetery there's a roster of graves, so if you're looking for someone in specific, this handy signage will facilitate your search. There is a fence all the way around the cemetery which is kept locked during hours of darkness.
9. Kanyaka Ruins & Cemetery
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By PeterE466 - Adelaide, Australia
A few years back I went to Kanyaka Ruins in the Flinders Ranges in SA with my two grandsons and I knew instantly I had to come back and show my wife and my international students this stark reminder of climate change more than a century and a half ago when plentiful rains and water filled all the creeks and water holes in this "lush" part of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia which gave great hope and inspiration to the early settlers. One man from a very distinguished family in England (his father was an admiral who fought with Nelson) poured huge amounts of money into this amazing country when he saw it at its best. Then the drought struck and all the effort had been in vain. My suggestion to anyone planning to visit this area is do some research before you get there so that you can understand the enormity of the station, venture and loss. The international students I took where were transfixed by the vastness of everything including the financial ruin (one is a Masters student in finance !) Do go there! Don't forget your camera and do some light research before you go there and it will be even more fascinating
10. Greta Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Q9597XRstevek - Cambridge, United Kingdom
A couple more photos from Greta Cemetery. The headstone for the Kelly family is immediately to the left of the gate from the road.
