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Waikato, Waikato Region
Karangahake Gorge workings
Gold ground Documented siteProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: eyes-only stamper batteries.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
Why this spot
Ohinemuri quartz mining gorge where cyanide processing was pioneered in the 1890s
Documented heritage walkway with tunnels and battery ruins.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
tunnels, river edges
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.