Tuapeka Goldfields Museum

08/03/2026

Lawrence is a beautiful town between the city of Dunedin and the tourist destination of Queenstown. I pass through often and many of the gold-rush era buildings remain unchanged. it must have been very colorful back then.

01/03/2026

Come and join the team at Tuapeka Goldfields Museum and Information Centre:

17/02/2026

Some local news from the Otago Daily Times:

It was business as usual for Dorothy Coburn when she marked her 100th birthday in Lawrence this month. The centenarian celebrated triple digits on...

13/02/2026

Tonight we would like to introduce you to our "most valuable player' at the Tuapeka Goldfields Museum - Dorothy.
As you may know Dorothy turned 100 last week. This week Dorothy was back at work with her hard-working team, folding the Tuapeka Times before it is delivered to your mailbox. A huge thanks to Dorothy for her years of service to the community.

07/02/2026

The Tuapeka Mouth Ferry, which crosses the Clutha River near Clydevale, is into its 130th year of operation.

01/02/2026

30/01/2026

12/12/2025

13/11/2025

Tuapeka Goldfields Museum will be closed from 9.30am – 1pm on the 20th November due to annual fumigation.

13/11/2025

03/08/2025

Blue Spur is definitely a hidden treasure that is worth a visit when you are next in Lawrence.
Some interesting comments on this post from ‘Oamaru Today’.

On the road again. At Blue Spur township