Brunner Mine Site Walk
Track category
Short walk
Description
Beehive Coke Ovens at Brunner Mine site
Time: Allow at least 1 hr to explore this historic site
Distance: Approximately 2km, but the site can be explored without walking the full distance.
The Brunner Mine site is located 11 km east of Greymouth and can be accessed from either SH7 just east of Dobson where the old Tyneside Chimney is an obvious landmark, or across the river on the Taylorville Road next to the Brunner commemorative statue. Both sides of the mine site are linked by the Brunner Suspension Bridge.
This was one of the country's earliest industrial sites where coal was mined and coke, firebricks and other products were manufactured from the 1860s until the 1940s. The area is well interpreted with a short walk around the historic coke ovens, brick factory and the remains of tunnel entrances.
Getting there
The Brunner Mine site is located 11kms east of Greymouth, the main carpark for the site is situated on SH7, there is also limited access from Taylorville Road due to lack of parking. Access between the two sides of the river is via Brunner Bridge (footbridge only).
Activities
Child/family friendly activities
Historic sites
Walking/tramping/hiking
Child/family friendly activities
The Brunner Mine site is a great place to explore with the family. There are excellent track surfaces, interactive displays and lots of child friendly features.
Historic sites
This is an historic site of national significance.
Walking/tramping/hiking
There is a great network of short, easy tracks around the Brunner Mine site.
Places to stay
Greymouth offers a wide range of accommodation options.