On the final climb to the summit of Mt Griffin. Photo: Paulette Birchfield

Mount Griffin, West Coast

June 2023

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Expand your horizons and knowledge of New Zealand’s mining history by exploring the historic serpentine mine near the summit of Mt Griffin. By Paulette Birchfield

The track starts just off SH73 on the true left of Harrington Creek. Vehicles can be left off the highway on an old section of road in the paddock next to the creek. It is courteous to check in with the landowner (first house to the west). At the end of the old road go […]
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