Goldfields Mining Centre
Goldfields Mining Centre
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Jane T
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Great experience and was so good to go to somewhere with a very informative local guide. Would definately go again just to see the wild goats on the self guided portion of the tour.
Written 18 March 2024
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Golda M
Fairfax, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Great view-the area is just beautifu-lots of hikes around -the lake is really close by - the historic area is very nice as well
Written 16 March 2024
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MereteMadsen
Assens, Denmark225 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
A warm day here in the mining area, got us thinking How terrible the condition must have been for the miners Living and working here….both summer and winter. And especially the exploited Chinese who lived in small sheds in the area.
We found the place Very interesting. What would have made it more special, would have been to walk into a tunnel.
Trying to pan Gold was fun…and I understand How people Can get ‘the rush’ if finding Gold……we did not !
We think it is a sight worth visiting, and yes it is not cheap, but keeping up a place do cost some money!
Written 22 January 2024
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Angus Stewart
Auckland, New Zealand175 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
This was a really fun tour . The walk was great, the tour was really interesting, and panning for gold was fun . The scenery is beautiful. We all enjoyed it .
Written 28 April 2023
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Jadenpat
Dipton, New Zealand57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Definitely check out bookme for a deal to get in! But don’t let that stop you, this is a great experience for all ages. Has plenty of activities and walks to do. Spend a few hours over there, pan for gold ( fortunate to find 4 flakes) walk around the two loops.
The history talk on the gold rush is very good, super informative and will catch your attention.
There is onsite pizzas and cocktails. Gift shop has some beautiful pieces of art and collectibles.
Written 6 March 2023
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Thank you for your review. Glad that you enjoyed your time with us.
Written 14 March 2023
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Paul T
Wodonga, Australia15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
First time we've tried gold panning and our 13 yr old son was the only person finding gold for the day, he was over the moon. Beautiful views of river on the bridge
Written 22 February 2023
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Not everyone has the luck of finding gold so pleased to hear that your son did.
Written 14 March 2023
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Clare Graffy
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
This was a excellent tour. Industrial heritage at it best. Our guide Chris gave a great talk about the history of gold mining in the area, and then demonstrated to water powered machinery in action. He was able to engage adults and children alike Finally we were given a lesson in panning for gold. Chris demonstrated by adding two tiny pieces of gold which he managed to retrieve from the gravel and sand he was panning, but in addition and to his surprise found and additional plaid of gold! Sadly none of the rest of the group managed to match his skill/ luck.
Written 19 February 2023
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hannah
Rotorua, New Zealand1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Business
Paid $170 and was told it was pram friendly and it definitely wasn’t, we missed our tour because of this, and when we told the lady at the front desk about this we were told “you obviously don’t know how to read a map” and “you need to have some common sense when being a parent” but if we were told there would be stairs we would have got the front pack out of the car!!
Written 17 July 2022
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topshotnz
Auckland, New Zealand49 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Really interesting tour to see how mining was done in the 1800’s and how the miners lived. Tried our hand at panning but no luck for us. Check out the photos on the wall that show all people that have been successful. Neat way to spend a few hours
Written 25 June 2022
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Jenny Y
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
Friendly staff and well set up attraction.
Really enjoyed a couple of hours spent here discovering some of this amazing countries history. Declan our guide was super knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. Some awesome feats of engineering to see and thoroughly enjoyed having a go at gold panning. Amazing views down the river.
Written 13 April 2022
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