Exploring historic Bendigo brochure
Published:
August 2006
This brochure invites you to explore historic Bendigo. View a map, find out about the tracks and walks, and get an introduction to the area's Maori and European history.
Cover of the brochure showing a farming relic at Bendigo
Summary
Bendigo's conservation areas consist of three separate blocks on the western side of Central Otago's Dunstan Mountains:
- The 1085 hectares of Bendigo's adjoining historic and scenic reserves are popular with visitors. They provide easy and interesting opportunities for day trips in the area. A feature of the historic reserve is the range of relics from Bendigo's hard-rock, quartz mining days.
- Bendigo Conservation Area This is a high and isolated area of 1980 hectares with all the natural features of Otago's alpine tussock land.
- Ardgour Conservation Area's 303 hectares straddles the ridge line of the Dunstan Mountains in the Thomsons Saddle area, giving access to interesting walks along the tops to Mount Kamaka at the northern end of the conservation area.
Exploring historic Bendigo brochure includes:
- Overview of the Bendigo Scenic and Historic Reserves, Bendigo Conservation Area and Ardgour Conservation Area
- Flora of the area
- General plan & prepare tips for your visit
- Introduction to the history - Māori, farming, and gold-mining
- Information about access
- Description of walks, including the Kānuka Loop Track and Come in Time Battery
- Map of the area
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