Coalmining

Memories of the past

Amazing place a must see to visit. We spent hours in the school house, viewing photos lots to take in must have been a thriving township tucked way up therr.

Worth the detour to visit

Even thought the Denniston mine experience was closed when we went it was still worth the trip up the tar-sealed winding road. The views are wonderful but to truly see the Denniston mining town site a...

Bit disappointing

I think a tour maybe better here, didnt think there was much there but I guess you need to know where to look. We were told there was lots to see and found very little. The steep incline was pretty ...

Lovely scenery and very interesting

An incredible view from so high up, you’re in the clouds. The history of the coal mine and village is so interesting. It’s a pity it wasn’t preserved more.

Coal mining, an important industry in the area

Coal mining is a major industry / employer in the Westport / Buller District of the south island. In this area it's high quality metallurgical (coking) coal that's mined, exported, and used in the pro...