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Shantytown Heritage Park
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Shantytown Heritage Park offers an immersive journey into New Zealand's gold rush era. Visitors wander through a faithfully reconstructed 1860s settlement, complete with a working sawmill, print shop, and general store. The highlight is a ride on the steam-driven Bush Tram through native bush, followed by trying your hand at gold panning in the creek. Costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts and share stories of frontier life, making history tangible for all ages.
Don't miss
- Ride the historic steam train through native forest
- Try your luck at gold panning in the creek
- Explore period buildings like the blacksmith's forge and jail
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Shantytown Heritage Park
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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