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 | The Gold Rush
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Gold bearing quartz set this town alive in
1878. Tents and huts rose up to be soon replaced by
Miners Cottages. Where in 1908, Waihi became
the fastest growing town in the Auckland province.
Visit the past, and make Waihi a stop over on your way to the Bay of Plenty. |
| $1,000,000 a Week
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The mighty Martha Mine had produced 5.6 million ounces of gold and
38.4 million ounces of silver, when it closed in 1952 from Tunnels and shafts. Today the
Mine still operates producing one million dollars of gold and silver a week. Martha Mine
Tours must be booked and operate weekdays.
"Rotorua New Zealand" |
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| The History
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Like the many Miners Cottages still settled around Waihi, the Cornish Pump
House, a relic of the original Martha Mine, built in 1904 is protected by the Historic
Places Trust. These historic buildings are well worth a tour of the Town. |
| Miners Trail
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A stroll down the many
miners trails and walkways will take you to an "Open Air Museum" of
relics left by the miners towns and
batteries. These Karangahake Walkways, at Karangahake George, are situated on the
picturesque route between Paeroa and Waihi.
Stay close to the tracks as mining shafts are still bound
in this area. |
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