Historic Sites
The history of Central Otago is there for all to see – get out there and explore this unique world, delve into remote goldfields, or just enjoy the historic treasures along the Trail.
Wherever you look there are reminders of the past.
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Ophir Post Office
Ophir, now a quiet, one-street country township, was once the biggest ...Read More
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Hayes Engineering Works
If you love old sheds and farming tools, or just want to wander throug...Read More
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Gilchrists Store
Even if you are not into shopping you should visit Gilchrists Store in...Read More
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Ophir Bridge
Crossing the Manuherikia River west of Ophir, the Daniel O’Connell Bri...Read More
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Hamiltons Cemetery
Approximately 20 minutes drive from Ranfurly and 10km from Waipiata, H...Read More
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Styx Hotel and Jail
The historic Styx Hotel and Jail is located at the foot of the Dunstan...Read More
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Chatto Creek Post Office
The men have their pub and the women have their post office. The tiny ...Read More
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Mitchells Cottage
A tangible link with goldmining - Mitchells Cottage is one of the best...Read More
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Come In Time Stamper Battery
Description This walk takes you down to mine entrances and the batter...Read More
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Buster Diggings
Located within Oteake Conservation Park, Buster Diggings is a spectacu...Read More
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Golden Progress Mine
Located up Reefs Road, 2 km East of Oturehua on Rough Ridge, are the r...Read More
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Blackstone Cemetery
Blackstone, also known as Hills Creek, is the site of the early gold r...Read More
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Matakanui
Matakanui sits at the foot of the Dunstan Mountains. Once a bustling ...Read More
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Chatto Creek Dredge
The dredge extracted a rich seam of gold from the Manuherikia River 11...Read More
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Drybread Cemetery
Drybread Cemetery is all that remains of the gold mining settlement th...Read More