Bannockburn Walking Track

Point of Interest

Contact

Felton Rd, Bannockburn, South Island.

03 440 2040

alexandra@doc.govt.nz

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Description

The Bannockburn Sluicings are the scarred landscapes of a short-lived goldmining era. A desert made by water, large scale water blasting left a landscape transformed by humankinds pursuit of possibility. Visit the remains of the dams, water races, rock tailings and caves left untouched since the last of the goldminers. This spectacular man-made landscape that can be explored on foot or bike via various tracks. 3.5 km loop track for walking or mountain biking. Dogs on a leash only.

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Features

Location

Lat: -45.076803 Lng: 169.146007