Historic gold mining machinery restored after decades of volunteer work
The Goldmine-Experience site just north of Thames is buzzing with workers and tourists, despite freezing rain on a mid-winter's day.
Visitors wait patiently for someone to down tools to take them on a tour through the mines, while at least a dozen Hauraki Prospectors Association (HPA) volunteers put the finishing touches on historic gold-processing machinery.
The machinery, carefully restored over more than 50 years of voluntary work, is about to become fully operational. The site is one of Thames' most popular tourist attractions, with up to 16,000 visitors annually.
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