PRESERVING THE HERITAGE OF CENTRAL OTAGO
Dedicated to the Legacy of Gold Mining
The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust
OUR MISSION
To preserve Central Otago's goldfields heritage through authentic experiences, education, and conservation.
OUR VISION
Central Otago recognized worldwide as the premier destination for authentic goldfields heritage experiences.
What We Do
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Organize annual heritage cavalcade events
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Manage the New Zealand National Gold Panning Championships
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Host the 2026 World Gold Panning Championships
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Maintain heritage trail signage and interpretation
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Maintain and interpret heritage goldfields sites.
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Provide goldfield history education through interpretative signage and Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust Field Trips
The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust Team.
The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust is an Incorporated Society managed by elected officers and committee members. Our engagement of Terry Davis and Odette Hopegood as paid contractors means we are noted for providing timely and experienced effort across our wide range of activities.
Warwick Hawker
President
Rex Johnson
Vice President
Odette Hopegood
Treasurer
Terry Davis
Secretary