Waipapa gold dredge
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Introduction

20 – 24 January 2025: This is a wonderful opportunity to discover several of Southland's historic relics and help to preserve them for future generations.

Project number: 16
Location: Southland

Dates

4 volunteers for 5 days

Monday 20 January – Friday 24 January 2025

Description

You will be based in Invercargill for the week and will travel to multiple locations around Southland, during which time you will get to explore the gold mining relics in Longwood Forest, the hauler in Waipohatu Recreation Area, the bucket dredge at Waipapa Point, the coastal warning system (radar) on top of The Bluff/Motupōhue and the Gunpit Coastal Defence Camp in Bluff.

Tasks will include clearing vegetation and applying the metal preservative ‘Ensis oil’ to all of the relics, which will help to preserve them for years to come and prevent further deterioration.

What to expect

Fitness/skill level

Low to medium level of fitness. Most sites are easily accessible, but volunteers will be required to walk for 2–3 hours in the bush on relatively flat terrain.

Accommodation

Volunteers will need to arrange their own accommodation in Invercargill.

Pickup/drop-off location and times

Meet at the DOC workshop (at the rear of Marshall Industries), 193 Bond Street, Invercargill at 8.30 am on Monday 20 January. Volunteers will be returned to the same location at the end of each day around 4.00 pm.

Contribution towards food and transport

There is no charge for this activity. However, volunteers will need to provide their own food for the week. DOC will provide transport to the different work locations each day.

How to apply

Full details on our volunteer programme and how to apply.

Contact

For questions or other volunteer opportunities in the area, contact:

Southland and Otago Volunteer Coordinator

DOC Customer Service Centre
Phone 0800 275 362
Email invercargill@doc.govt.nz
Address DOC offices
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