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After quite some time and a lot of work from various committee members the interpretation signage kiosk in the Lindis is finally up and for all to see! To see pdf files of the panels please click here (8MB). Did you know the Lindis was, in fact, the first site of gold discovery in Otago!!??
Otago goldfields heritage trust po box 91 • cromwell • 9342 Phone: +64 3 445-0111 • email: goldfieldsinc@xtra.co.nz WEBSITE: www.goldfieldstrust.org.nz Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust, Inc will be held on Friday June 25 at the Centennial Court Motor Inn, 96 Centennial Ave, Alexandra, commencing at…
7 May 2010 Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust newsletter and Cavalcade up-date. Important: Could you please RSVP about the AGM whether you’re coming or not just so I can confirm I have everyones’ correct addresses. Thanks very much to all of you who have sent in your subs for this year. For those of you who…
Christchurch A&P Show It seems such a long time ago and a lot of water under the bridge since we went on our Field Weekend to Mt Somers. We have since attended the Christchurch show, drumming up prospective members and talking to current ones. During this time I had a very quick ride (in my…
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture “Gold panner” by Brian Moore We are very pleased to offer you the opportunity to invest in one these beautifully detailed and enduring collector’s edition bronzes by New Zealand artist Brian Moore. Born in Timaru, Brian grew up in Christchurch and has a great interest in the South Island and its rich history. He…
The Otago Goldfields members had a fun but very informative time at Mt Somers, report to come soon.
We are very lucky to have Martin Anderson as our new President. Martin has been president of the Central Otago Winegrowers Assoc. and was the director of information services at the University of Otago from 1995 to 2005. Martin and his wife Sue have lived in Lowburn since 1993. They developed the Mount Michael Vineyard…
Lawrence, situated only 3km away, became the gold mining centre of the Tuapeka district. By July 1861 about 150 men were reported to be at work in Gabriel’s Gully and by September of that year some 6,000 people in total were on the diggings. This population was about the same as that of Otago’s capital…
For history scroll down… More info to come on cycling/4WDing the Dunstan Trail but here’s a bit to get you started. It’s a great ride from Alex to Moa Creek over the Crawford Hills rd. Authentic gold miner accommodation at Bonspiel Station (Moa Creek) Call Sue on 03 4474 205 ben.falconer@farmside.co.nz Or luxuray http://www.solandralodge.co.nz/ About 13km…
During the mining period 1870-1910 the settlement was known as Bald Hill Flat. It was named Fruitlands from an orchard scheme there between 1915-1926. The scars of 40 years of mining have all but gone. The roadside Fruitlands B&B was once a pub, supplying weary travellers. The 1871 stone building has been lovingly restored and…
