Walks
Tararu Creek Battery sites
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Friday, 19 April 2024
Grade 1
Nearest Town: Thames
Registration Region: Thames
Duration: 3-4 hours
Start Time: 9:00 am - Dickson Holiday Park car park, 115 Victoria Street, Thames
Cost: Donation
Walk, following the road, from Dickson Holiday Park car park to the Sylvia battery, visiting six sites: Bleazard’s, Brown and Campbell’s, Flora McDonald, Russell’s, Wild Missouri and the Sylvia battery sites. Returning back down the road to the start point. An information pack will be provided to all participants.
In conjunction with the NZ Week of Archaeology. Guide: Russell.
There are 10 spaces only for this trip so be in quick, because of the narrow road, need a good level of fitness.
Photo Credit: Part of the Past NZ History Goldmine (Sylvia Reduction Works) beside the Tararu Creek, Thames-Coromandel District, including native bush and mine structure. Beere, Daniel Manders, 1833-1909 :Negatives of New Zealand and Australia. Ref: 1/4-034283-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22422377
Checklist:
- Walking Shoes
- Bring Food and Drink
- Walking Poles (recommended)
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are responsible for their own safety equipment, food, water, clothing and vehicles.
The Festival is a non-profit event which relies heavily on volunteers, and donations to help pay for the organisation and promotion of the month-long event.
Any contribution received towards ECHO is greatly appreciated and helps to ensure the success and continuation of the festival.
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Sorry, this event is FULLY BOOKED.
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