Welcome to the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust Website

The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust (OGHT), aims to develop, represent and promote the historical sites, trails and events of Otago.

Spring Kickstarter 12th -15th September 2025


Gold Panning Championships Saturday 27th September


Cavalcade to Middlemarch starting 28th Feb - 7th March 2025

Field Trips

Signage Projects


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.

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Trust logo 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