One of NZ's earliest coal mines, with ruins of industrial structures including rare beehive coke ovens. Outside viewing.
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One of NZ's earliest coal mines, with ruins of industrial structures including rare beehive coke ovens. Outside viewing.
Brunner, one of NZ's earliest coal mines, was discovered in 1848 and the first comercial mine opened in 1864. Coke and bricks were made here and the beehive coke ovens are a rare and impressive industrial monument. Outside viewing is available at all times; noticeboards explain the ruins and remains.
Brunner Industrial Site, State Highway 7, Grey Valley, Dobson, West Coast, New Zealand.
By Jeannie Bourke