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Historic Lyell Cemetry
Lyell area

Located in the West Coast region

Camp here and explore several walks with remains from gold mining days, or try your own luck panning for gold.

Lyell is 15 km north east from Inangahua Junction and 35 km south from Murchison on SH6 in the Upper Buller Gorge.

Gold fossicking

You can only fossick for gold in designated areas. Only hand-held tools are allowed. More on gold fossicking areas and rules.