Brunner Mine Site Walk
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Forecast point: Smoke-ho (240m) · 11.9km away
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Explore the fascinating and family-friendly historic Brunner Mine and enjoy the interactive displays.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
Allow at least 1 hr to explore this historic site. The walk is approximately 2 km but the site can be explored without walking the full distance.
This was one of the country's earliest industrial sites where coal was mined and coke, firebricks and other products were manufactured from the 1860s until the 1940s. The area is well interpreted with a short walk around the historic coke ovens, brick factory and the remains of tunnel entrances.
Getting there
The Brunner Mine site is 11 km east of Greymouth on SH7 and the main carpark is on SH7. It can also be accessed from Taylorville Road which runs between SH6 (2 km north of Greymouth Bridge) and SH7 but parking is limited. Walk across the Brunner Bridge to access both sides of the river.
History and culture
This is a Tohu Whenua heritage site. Located in stunning landscapes and rich with stories, these sites offer some of our best heritage experiences.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track