Serpentine water wheel and battery
Image: DOC

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Introduction

Serpentine is a spectacular and well-preserved mining area on the Rough Ridge mountains. Good 4WD conditions are necessary or it's an all-day walk or mountain bike ride.

This significant and isolated scenic reserve has a feeling of remoteness. It shows many of the gold extraction technologies of the 19th century: a stamper battery, water wheel and church.

It became known as the Serpentine, after the winding path of nearby Waimonga Creek.

Find things to do and places to stay Serpentine Scenic Reserve

Contacts

Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park
Visitor Centre
Phone +64 3 443 7660
Email wanakavc@doc.govt.nz
Address 1 Ballantyne Road
Wānaka 9305
Hours Visitor centre hours and services
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