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Goldmine Experience

Te rohe - Location
corner of Moanataiari Road and State Highway 25, at the northern end of Thames

Ngā haora mahi - Opening hours
Summer - daily 10am - 4pm
Winter - weekends & holidays

Te utu - Admission
Adult $10.00
Children $4.00
Group rates

A guided tour takes you through an operational,19th century Stamper Battery & into one of the richest goldmines of the time.

A self-guided tour allows you to explore the photographic museum, view a video presentation, discover mining relics, see steam-powered machines, & become acquainted with our Cave Weta colony.

Try your luck at gold panning!

Ngā momo kohinga -
Collection Strengths

Technology

Ngā wāhi -
Facilities

  • Guided tours

  • Toilets

  • Parking

  • Other facilities

    Self-guided tour

Whakapā mai -
Contact

Kei te mahere -
On the map