Story: Gold and gold mining
Today, the pit at St Bathans has been flooded and named Blue Lake. The pillars of sluiced white-quartz gravel and the blue water are an interesting feature, enjoyed by waterskiers and holidaymakers.
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Jock Phillips
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