Thames Goldmine Experience

The tour takes you through a stamper battery and into a real mine from Thames' gold-rush days, with a small museum and gold panning for self-guided visitors. In winter it only opens a few hours at weekends and school holidays.

Good to know

• In winter open weekends, public holidays and school holidays only at last check
• Last tour at 3:30pm in summer
• Groups of 10 or more should book

Best time

Summer weekdays or a winter weekend

Getting there

Sealed, on Tararu Road at the north end of Thames

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.