MuseumHidden gem

Ross Goldfields Heritage Centre

Ross, West Coast

Small gold-rush town with a heritage centre and a short historic walk.

Price
Check centre for prices
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
75 min
Ross Goldfields Heritage Centre
Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ross was one of the richest goldfields and is where the huge Honourable Roddy nugget was found. The heritage centre and a short water race walk tell the story of the town without the crowds.

Good to know

  • Check opening hours
  • Walk the Ross Water Race for bush views
Best time
Daytime
Open
All year
Getting there
On SH6 south of Hokitika
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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