Photo of a group of people listening to a talk with hills in the background with some of the machinery laying on the grass.

Terawhiti Station Historic Goldfields Tour

This tour takes in the magnificent landscape on Terawhiti and some of the significant early historic sites and operations to recover gold.

Terawhiti Station on Wellington’s south west coast is one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest sheep stations. During the late 19th century a number of goldfield operations took place on the station. This tour takes in the magnificent landscape on Terawhiti and some of the significant early historic sites and operations to recover gold. To join this tour you must have access to a 4WD vehicle, as it will involve driving through farmland to access historic sites. Some time will be spent at the Albion Battery, in Black Gully, where conservation work is being undertaken to restore the historic foundations of the goldfield battery and reinstate and interpret machinery used in the goldfield operations. Must have a 4WD vehicle. Back up day (in event of rain) Sunday 5 November.

Health & Safety

This outdoor tour involves driving on farm roads and including some climbing. To join this tour you must have access to a 4WD vehicle, as it will involve driving through farmland to access historic sites.

Location
Terawhiti Station – entrance 220 South Makara Rd, Mākara

Regions

Mākara

Tags

Site Tour

Terawhiti Station Directors

The Terawhiti Station Directors are partnering with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, New Zealand’s leading heritage agency, to deliver this tour. HNZPT works in partnership with many organisations and businesses to promote an understanding of historic and cultural heritage and to assist conservation and preservation of heritage sites.

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is the government agency responsible for identifying, protecting and promoting this country’s unique historical and cultural heritage. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is an autonomous Crown Entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004. Heritage New Zealand is supported by the Government and funded through the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Heritage New Zealand is co-governed by our Board and Māori Heritage Council.

Email: information@heritage.org.nz

Phone: 04 472 4341

Website: https://www.heritage.org.nz/