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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.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$32.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$23.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$23.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$45.00
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$25.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family Pass$120.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyThe guided tour is fantastic and very informative, with energetic and knowledgeable guides (8 people said this).
- emergencyIt's a great experience for families, especially with kids who can enjoy panning for gold (6 people said this).
- emergencyVisitors appreciated the historical insights about the gold rush and mining techniques (5 people said this).
- emergencyThe location is beautiful and offers a unique opportunity to explore a historic mining site (4 people said this).
- emergencyThe gold panning activity is fun and engaging, even if finding gold can be challenging (5 people said this).
- star_shineAllow at least 2 hours to fully enjoy the experience.
Bring a towel, as you will get your hands wet while panning for gold.
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Adrian from Australia wrote on 22 January 2026
Interesting
Beautiful spot, enthusiastic knowledgeable guide, didn't find gold but had a bit of fun panning :) and seeing the old buildings and gold mining equipment was interesting.
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.
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D Howard from New Zealand wrote on 26 January 2026
D Howard
Fantastic!! Loved it! Richard was so informative and interesting. If gold history interests you this is a must!