Tararu Creek Battery Sites
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Walk, following the road, from 104 Victoria Street, Thames 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.
An illustrated hand out will be provided for a $5 koha donation to the guide please.
There are 15 spaces only for this trip so be in quick, because of the narrow road, you will 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
