This is a great place to visit, but take some time as this cemetery, one of the nations oldest, Sydney's first cemetery, is full of history and many famous and great founders of our nation are buried here. There are many large family crypts and some stunning headstone designs, but this place is huge so take water, food and time... More

As Natalie noted, this cemetery is HUGE. As she also noted the part nearest the entrance when arriving from the Lidcombe train station is the oldest and most intersting part. Printing a map first is a good idea, although you can also pick up a map from the office, which is basically in the centre of the cemetery. Even with... More

This is a huge cemetery. If attempting to go without your own vehicle, be warned you can easily get lost. I highly recommend printing one of the maps online before you go. This is not actually one cemetery, but a conglomeration of a dozen or more, each with their own governing board. The sections are usually divided by religious denomination:... More

The Necropolis at Rookwood is grand. Its big. Its size impressess if not for the mid-victorian remains of the once sublime garden cemetery. It has a little of everything, most religions are reprtesented with their own sections and of course the earliest surviving crematorium in the country. still working in all its neo-classical charm - if a little rough around... More