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.












Comments

roentare said…
Those old gold mining remnants must make the walk through Wood's Creek feel like stepping through history
27 July 2025 at 10:12
Tom said…
...the forest looks a bit like those in Hawaii.
27 July 2025 at 10:39
Gemel said…
Looks a fabulous place to spend a day.
27 July 2025 at 10:51
Bill said…
What a historical place to explore, must be interesting.
27 July 2025 at 11:24
Marie Smith said…
Interesting area for a walk!
27 July 2025 at 12:28
magiceye said…
Well documented.
27 July 2025 at 13:15
local alien said…
Wonderful NZ bush. I can imagine the smells and soundz
27 July 2025 at 19:10
Tigger's Mum said…
Not unlike coal mine remains up the Rakaia Gorge. It amazes me they are still accessible to the public.
27 July 2025 at 19:45
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
What an amazing place to discover and explore.
27 July 2025 at 21:06
s.c said…
It all looks fantastic to explore. Nice photo's
27 July 2025 at 21:31
Sharon said…
It looks like there is a lot to explore at this place. That must have been a fun adventure.
28 July 2025 at 05:11
Lachezar said…
So many amazing places! Thanks for sharing!
28 July 2025 at 11:06
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