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…* The Jade Boulder Gallery lets you see the different types of pounamu (greenstone or jade) in its natural state. View carvers at work * Lake Brunner is known for its trout fishing and beautiful views * The Left Bank Art Gallery showcases talent from around the region * Blackball is a mining town…
…Westport - Greymouth 100 km (63 miles) Approximately 1.25 hours Road Conditions: State Highway Westport is a coal mining town, but it's also a base for outdoor adventures. Visit the mining museum, then strap on your walking shoes to investigate the seal colony. Black water rafting, jet boating,…
…two thirds of Queenstown vacant. Due to advancements in mining methods, quartz crushing began and by the 1870s gold was being mined from the quartz reefs of Macetown, Mt Aurum and the Shotover River. The 1930s saw another revival of gold mining as a result of hardships of the Depression. Historic…
…are photo opportunities along the way. The route known as Arthur's Pass was first used by Maori tribes crossing to the west coast to find pounamu (jade). Today it's a sophisticated mountain pass, memorable for its scenery as well as its breathtaking civil engineering. The settlement of Arthur's Pass…
…Totals for Day 3 hrs 254 159 Greymouth - Arthurs Pass 84 km (53 miles) Approximately 1 hour Road Conditions: State Highway Greymouth has a long gold mining history. It's the largest town on the west coast and is known for its awesome seascapes. The local brewery runs tours or you can catch up with…
…Totals for Day 2.5 hrs 196 123 Greymouth - Hokitika 40 km (25 miles) Approximately 0.5 hour Road Conditions: State Highway Greymouth has a long gold mining history. It's the largest town on the west coast and is known for its awesome seascapes. The local brewery runs tours or you can catch up with…
…discovery of gold on the west coast. It still has the feel of a 'frontier town'', and there are some lovely old buildings to admire. Greenstone (NZ jade) is the town's treasure these days—watch it being carved. You might also want to investigate the museum and do the historical walk. The road…
…gold on the west coast. It still has the feel of a ‘frontier town’, and there are some lovely old buildings to admire. Greenstone (NZ jade) is the town's treasure these days—watch it being carved. You might also want to investigate the museum and do the historical walk. The road to…
…gold on the west coast. It still has the feel of a ‘frontier town’, and there are some lovely old buildings to admire. Greenstone (NZ jade) is the town's treasure these days—watch it being carved. You might also want to investigate the museum and do the historical walk. The road to…
…Totals for Day 3 hrs 254 159 Greymouth - Arthurs Pass 84 km (53 miles) Approximately 1 hour Road Conditions: State Highway Greymouth has a long gold mining history. It's the largest town on the west coast and is known for its awesome seascapes. The local brewery runs tours or you can catch up with…
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