Sunday, 27 July 2025

Wood's Creek

 

I was going through some old photos and realized I hadn't posted these ones from before we moved to Greymouth when we came down here for a week to check out the town. These are from a bush walk named Wood's Creek that use to be a popular gold mining area which opened in 1865 during the gold rush era. There are still remains of tunnels that were dug out and the occasional piece of mining equipment. So enjoy these photos, I don't really think each one needs a caption.












12 comments:

roentare said...

Those old gold mining remnants must make the walk through Wood's Creek feel like stepping through history

Tom said...

...the forest looks a bit like those in Hawaii.

Gemel said...

Looks a fabulous place to spend a day.

Bill said...

What a historical place to explore, must be interesting.

Marie Smith said...

Interesting area for a walk!

magiceye said...

Well documented.

local alien said...

Wonderful NZ bush. I can imagine the smells and soundz

Tigger's Mum said...

Not unlike coal mine remains up the Rakaia Gorge. It amazes me they are still accessible to the public.

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

What an amazing place to discover and explore.

s.c said...

It all looks fantastic to explore. Nice photo's

Sharon said...

It looks like there is a lot to explore at this place. That must have been a fun adventure.

Lachezar said...

So many amazing places! Thanks for sharing!

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