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Pure Gold Experience Tour - Goldfields Mining Centre
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.
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- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$32.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free
- Family Pass$120.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Definitely worth the trip
kaylay from
NZ
Definitely worth the trip
kaylay from
NZ
Definitely worth the trip
kaylay from
NZ
Awesome
kellys40 from
NZ
Awesome
kellys40 from
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Awesome
kellys40 from
NZ
Awesome experience
Tiana Fraser from
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nice experience
Chandrapriya Ramachandran from
NZ
Fantastic
Lorna SALDANHA from
NZ
Awesome tour!
annea3 from
Malaysia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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kater35 from Australia wrote on 24 December 2025
Great gold mining experience
Goldfields Mining Experience was a fun thing to do on our drive between Queenstown and Wanaka. Interesting exploring the grounds and remains of the huts and gold mines. The seated talk inside was informative and interactive and the kids were listening to every word. Passing around gold samples was great for them as well. Then at the end to be able to pan for gold was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend putting aside 2-3 hours for this experience, and you can lunch there as well
Aqib Ahmad from Canada wrote on 21 December 2025
Nice layout
It was nice to see the houses of initial gold miners
cyliew from Malaysia wrote on 19 December 2025
Great Access, but disappointing Guided Tour
While the entrance ticket allows you to walk around on your own and see everything along the track, the guided tour felt rushed and did not follow the planned route shown on the map.
Andrew innes from Australia wrote on 11 December 2025
fantastic experience
the guided tour was amazing, we did it with 2 young kids and both adults and kids thoroughly enjoyed. host was a very energetic and knowledgeable tour guide.
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Bridget Smith from New Zealand wrote on 06 November 2024
Great experience
Some really interesting information shared around the history of panning for gold. Really intriguing to see old equipment. Added bonus of getting to pan for your own gold at the end is bliss. Finders keepers!