Waiuta field trip

West Coast region

Remains of the Prohibition Mine, Waiuta. Photo: K L Jones.

Remains of the Prohibition Mine

Map of New Zealand showing the West Coast region of the South Island.

Waiuta is one of the West Coast's best known ghost towns located 21 km south of Reefton.

It was once a gold town and functioned until 1951 when one of the two mine shafts collapsed. Repair was considered uneconomic so it was the end of the mine and the end of the town.

At Waiuta students can take a trip back in time. The ghost town includes remnants of Blackwater Mine, a police station and a rugby field. Combined with the environmental issues and recreation options in the area, Waiuta provides options for interesting and exciting outdoor education experiences and learning.

Highlights:

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Publications

View and download all teaching resource publications

2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai