Old gold mining towns

Over the last couple of weeks I've been enjoying some the gold mining history in Central Otago. Landscapes completely shaped by man, but still retaining a unique kind of beauty.

Cardrona Hotel

Old miner's cottage at the Cardrona Hotel's back garden

Bendigo

The remains of Welshtown, Bendigo

Exploring through the old gold workings, Bendigo

Old wagon, Bendigo

Bannockburn Sluicings

Recently restored old building, Stewart Town, Bannockburn

Bannockburn Sluicings - completely man created!