Pure Gold Experience Tour - Goldfields Mining Centre

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Mine for gold and discover all things "gold" at Goldfields Mining Centre!

Mine for gold and discover all things "gold" at Goldfields Mining Centre!

Highlights

  • Get a fascinating insight into New Zealand's early gold mining history
  • Experience the thrill of finding gold by gold panning
  • See demonstrations of gold mining machines used in the past
  • Learn all about the Central Otago Goldrush history
  • A fantastic idea for all ages and walks of life!

Take a unique voyage of discovery and wonder at The Goldfields Mining Centre on a tour that could only be better described as pure gold!

You'll join a local guide and explore the 25 hectare site at the Goldfields Mining Centre, where you'll discover a Chinese village, many shafts and tunnels and learn about the way miners lived and worked in the area.

Get an insight into the Central Otago Goldrush history and see a demonstration of the California sluice gun fired up to reveal its awesome water pressure used to dislodge gold bearing ore. You'll also discover how the stamper battery was used to crush gold-bearing rock.

Top off the experience with a gold panning demonstration and the chance to try your luck at it!

A must do attraction for both Kiwis and international visitors alike, there's something for everyone at the Goldfields Mining Centre.

Adult $35.00
Child $17.00
Infant $0.00 (Under 5 years)
Family Pass $95.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Location

  • Kawarau Gorge
  • State Highway 6 (Between Cromwell in Queenstown)
  • 40 minutes drive from Queenstown

Notes

  • Opening Hours:

    Sep - April 9am - 5pm

    May - August 10am - 4pm

Available Bookings from 26 Mar to 8 Apr 2025

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mels11 from New Zealand wrote on 16 February 2025

Gold

Recommend to do this very interesting and fun

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donnah22 from New Zealand wrote on 21 January 2025

So much fun

We really enjoyed the tour and learnt so much! The gold panning demonstration was so good he made it look easy. It's not easy, but it's lots of fun. We didn't find any nuggets but the gift shop was worth a good look through. I think everyone should stop here on their way through the region

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Janice Harrad from United Kingdom wrote on 29 December 2024

A must see place if visiting the area

Great couple of hours spent leaning about the south island gold rush, with a captivating and informative tour guide. The day from the start with the lovely lady on reception to the guide and then the the bar /Restaurant was a perfect few hours spent, well worth the visit.

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Donna Thurston from New Zealand wrote on 16 March 2025

Good

3rd time going and Not as amazing as it had been previously

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susanh16 from New Zealand wrote on 12 December 2024

due to illness

I’m really disappointed as was so looking forward to going but unfortunately I fell sick and couldn’t attend but I’m looking forward to when we are back next year so that I can go and experience it

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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