Take a trip back through a golden era of New Zealand’s history in the South Island’s scenic Otago region. The romance and adventure of the gold rush days is easy to recapture in this rugged landscape which still bears the signs of the goldminers’ struggles to win their fortunes by striking it RICH. Many New Zealand families can trace their first connection with New Zealand from these early endeavours.
Come along on a journey of a lifetime. Check out the dedicated website to the Goldfields Cavalcade.
Explore the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail. Research online, pick up a brochure and follow the signage to historic goldmining sites of scenic wonder and cultural heritage significance.
Who are the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust anyway and what do they do?
Physical address: The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust
Cnr of Erris and Donegal Streets, Cromwell, Central Otago
PO Box 91 Cromwell 9342
Phone: (03) 445-0111
Email, please click here
