Golden Point historic site maintenance
Introduction
4 - 8 November 2024: Volunteers will help with the repair and maintenance of this significant historic site.Project number: 10
Location: Macraes Flat, Central Otago
Dates
6 volunteers for 5 days
Monday 4 November to Friday 8 November 2024
Description
This is an amazing new opportunity to explore remains from the gold mining days at Golden Point Historic Reserve, home to the only complete stamper battery in Aotearoa New Zealand that is still in working order.
Volunteers will help with the repair and maintenance of this significant historic site, with tasks including painting, vegetation control and minor repairs.
What to expect
Fitness/skill level
Medium fitness level. Volunteers must be capable of climbing a ladder. Painting, building and scrub bar experience would also be useful on this trip.
Accommodation
Dorm-style bunkrooms at the Macraes Flat field base. Hot showers, electricity and kitchen facilities are available, as well as limited cell phone coverage.
Pickup/drop-off location and times
Meet at the Macraes Flat field base, 497 Redbank Road, RD3, Macraes Flat at 9.00 am on Monday 4 November. Volunteers will be returned to the same location at 4.00 pm on Friday 8 November.
Contribution towards food and transport
$150 per person.
How to apply
Full details on our volunteer programme and how to apply.
Contact
For questions or other volunteer opportunities in the area, contact:
Southland and Otago Volunteer Coordinator
DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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Phone | 0800 275 362 |
invercargill@doc.govt.nz | |
Address | DOC offices |