Miners' Memorial — Gorge Creek, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 45° 22.538 E 169° 16.607
59G E 365074 N 4973875
Dedicated to the memory of the many miners who died in the severe snowstorms of 1863.
Waymark Code: WM7RDB
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 11/26/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The Clutha River valley attracted many a gold miner during the rush of the 1860s. Sadly many miners died in the severe snowstorms of 1863 and this memorial obelisk was erected to their memory.
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It is located in a wayside pull off beside SH 8. However, due to the location and severe sharp corner accessing and egressing this location requires caution when travelling by a motor vehicle.

Height: About 12 feet

Illuminated: no

Website: [Web Link]

Date Created/Placed: Not listed
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