Category: New Zealand

“Dig deep history at our friendly coal mining museum, housed in the local mine manager”s house, built in 1890. Coal mining displays include a reconstructed mine tunnel, a miner”s cottage dating from 1890 and a set of rooms representing a typical miner”s cottage interior from 1930-40.” Click Here for More Information on the Waikato Coalfields…

“If you would like to explore the Martha Mine, book a tour with Waihi Gold Mine Tours – the only way to experience the depths of the Martha open-pit mine! During your tour you”ll be kitted out with safety gear and taken down in the tour van, stopping off at some of the best available…

“Gold was first discovered in Waihi in 1878 and by 1905 Waihi not only possessed the most productive gold mine in New Zealand, but was the largest gold mining town in the country and the third largest inland town in New Zealand. We have several rooms devoted to underground mining history, and displays relating to…

“A guided tour takes you through an operational, 19th century Stamper Battery & into one of the richest goldmines of the time. A self-guided tour allows you to explore the photographic museum, view a video presentation, discover mining relics, see steam-powered machines, & become acquainted with our Cave Weta colony. Try your luck at gold…