Tag Archives: West Coast coal mining history

Lankey Creek Tram Track – Walking in an Enchanted Forest

Posted on November 3, 2014 by coastingnz

One of my favourite things about walking in the forest is the bird song (I did say one of the things – there seems to be quite a list that is ever-growing). Another favourite is that more often than not … Continue reading →

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Charming Creek Walkway

Posted on August 20, 2012 by coastingnz

The West Coast region of New Zealand is absolutely oozing in history.  The main economies of the late 1800s and early 1900s were coal mining, gold mining and sawmilling and the remnants of these are left in our bush for … Continue reading →

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