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Marlborough

Wakamarina River gold

Gold ground Documented siteLicence or permit

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

GoldGold

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: BLM Alaska (Public domain).

Why this spot

1864 rush river out of Canvastown that briefly drew thousands from Otago

Documented in Marlborough goldfield histories and panning guides.

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

cold swift water

Keep exploring nearby

More spots in this area.

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