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Waverley Cemetery
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Cemetery opened in 1877 on a clifftop by the sea at Bronte, known for its headstones with ocean views. Buried here are the writer Henry Lawson and the poet Dorothea Mackellar, among other Australian figures. It lies on the route of the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, and combines a historic atmosphere with panoramas of the Pacific.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Waverley Cemetery: 2 missions
- Walk the coastal path from Bondi to hereWalk the stretch of the coastal path from Bondi to Bronte and go into the cemetery to see the sea from among the graves.
- Find Henry Lawson's graveWalk along the rows of graves until you find that of the writer Henry Lawson.
Near Waverley Cemetery
Centennial Parklands3.1 km awaySydney Cricket Ground4.0 km awayAustralian Museum6.0 km awayArt Gallery of New South Wales6.1 km awayHyde Park6.2 km awaySt Mary's Cathedral6.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Waverley Cemetery?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Waverley Cemetery?
Walk the coastal path from Bondi to here and Find Henry Lawson's grave.
What is there to see near Waverley Cemetery?
Centennial Parklands (3.1 km), Sydney Cricket Ground (4.0 km) and Australian Museum (6.0 km).
Source: Wikipedia