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Victoria Battery (Waikino)
Waikino, Waikato
The ruins of New Zealand's largest gold stamper battery, now a short walk from the Waikino cafe.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
Built in 1897-98 to process Martha Mine ore, the battery site has kilns, tunnels and a narrow-gauge tramway run by volunteers. The ruins are a short walk from Waikino Station and the Goldfields Railway terminus.
Good to know
- Tramway society runs guided trips on some days, check ahead
- Wear shoes with grip on the ruins
- Best time
- Weekend (tramway runs)
- Getting there
- Short walk from Waikino Station
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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