History Tour – Ulverstone General Cemetery

Discover the stories of the people who shaped Ulverstone at the Ulverstone General Cemetery. Explore the history of headstone construction and learn to interpret the symbolism engraved on the stones. You’ll also hear about the ongoing work of the Friends of Ulverstone General Cemetery, who help preserve the site and reveal the lives of those buried there.

Tours run on select Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 December 2025.

Enter and park via the Lovett Street entrance and meet at the sign (google maps meeting point).

• Start time: 10:00am
• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
• Cost: Free (please reserve a place through the ticket link)

This tour is presented by Hive Museum volunteers in partnership with the Friends of the Ulverstone General Cemetery, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining the grounds and sharing local history. Research for the tour has been completed through the Community History Archive as part of the Ulverstone Museum at Hive. Find out more about the Ulverstone Museum here.

To schedule a group tour of 10 or more on an alternative date, please submit a request through our group booking form here.