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At Macraes Flat only a few kilometres separate today from Otago’s gold mining past. From the turn off on SH87 just south of Hyde it’s a 50-kilometre return trip on a sealed road. This is a relatively long, steep climb so unless you're a super fit cyclist it would pay to enquire if accommodation courtesy vehicles are available to get you there and back.
If giant trucks and enormous earthworks ring your bell click www.oceanagoldtours.com on call Freephone 0800 465 386 for information about tours of the Oceana Gold Macraes Gold Mine. Depending on numbers in a group or on the day, Oceana Gold Mine Tours may provide return mini-bus transport between Hyde and the mine.
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| Historic Macraes Flat Village |
A twin cab ute is dwarfed by an excavator at the Oceana Gold Macraes Gold Mine
Photo: Oceana Gold Tours |
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Rehabilitation of worked over land is part of operations at the Oceana Gold Macraes Gold mine
Photo: Oceana Gold Tours |
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| Stanley's Hotel |
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Food & Refreshments
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| Stanley's Hotel |
Macraes Flat Road |
03 465 2400 |
Things to do
- At the foot of the climb up the Taieri Ridge, about a kilometre after turning off State Highway 87 south of Hyde, you’ll cross a road bridge. Back up a take a look-see. It was opened in 1879 having survived a dunking in Sydney Harbour. Originally it was to be used as a railway bridge, but the Railways Dept sold it worried saltwater emersion would severely shorten its life.
- Wander through the imaginative Macraes Heritage and Art Park.
- Go on a guided tour of the Oceana Gold Macraes Gold Mine www.oceanagoldtours.com
- The village itself is very quaint and part of the Gold Point historic reserve. Check out Callerys stamping battery, Huntingdon mill and several miners’ cottages.
- Call into the Information Centre housed in what was the township’s billiard hall. The building directly opposite was the cobbler’s. Get really close to the building and take a good sniff. We’re told that if conditions are right you’ll smell boot leather.
- Ask at the Information Centre about visiting NZ’s newest trout hatchery.
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