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Shantytown (10km south of Greymouth) is a leading New Zealand culture and heritage attraction. Over 30 historic buildings make up the recreated 19th Century pioneer town, inspired by the West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s. Its peaceful setting amongst regenerating native forest gives visitors the opportunity to step back in time, experience a range of activities and view fascinating relics from days gone by. Shantytown is a must-do activity while visiting the West Coast. It is open every day from 8.30am to 5.00pm (except Christmas Day), and the entry price includes a steam train ride and gold panning. Everybody's Tearooms and the Golden Nugget Saloon provide for your refreshment. The Township With over thirty buildings there is plenty to see at Shantytown. Buildings include the Church, Gem and Mineral hall, Masonic Lodge, the Printers, Hannah Footwear, the Fire Station, the Post Office, the Train Station... and many more. Each building tells a story of life in the Gold rush, through the use of mannequins, interpretation panels, photographs and of course the collection of artifacts inside each. Before you leave make sure you've counted the flies in Groom's Butchery, seen Chinatown, the Gaol (jail), and the Long Drop... Steam Trains On either the 1877 L-Class, 1896 improved F-Class Kaitangata or 1913 Climax, you will take a short trip through lush native rain forest along a line which follows an original sawmill tram track of the 1800's. On the return trip our Train will stop at the Infants Creek Sawmill where you will disembark and take a short walk to our gold claim. When you have panned your gold, another short bush clad walk will have you back in the heart of the Town. Gold Panning Feeling lucky? A member of our gold claim team will guide you through the entire panning process where you'll be assured of winning a small 'colour'(piece of gold) that will be bottled for you to take away. Charlie and his team are waiting in the claim to show you how it's done. Old Time Photos For a great souvenir of your visit to Shantytown why not get an old time photo? We have many costumes available for men, women and children. Whether its a brassy bargirl or an old maid...or a policeman or train robber...we have the costume and accessories to set up a fanstastic photo opportunity for you! Nature Walks The area in and around Shantytown was at the centre of the goldrush and the subsequent sawmilling and bush tramways era. Evidence of these times are still clearly viewed from Shantytown's two rainforest, walking tracks: the regenerating bush water races from the goldrush era are still visible and Shantytown's steam trains run along an original bush tramway line. The Department of Conservation have been engaged to assist with interpreting the botanic and narrative history of Shantytown's surrounds. | ||||||
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