Celebrating 150 years of Gold

It's 150 years since gold was discovered and all around the province of Otago, the towns that were founded on the riches of the goldfields will be celebrating their heritage and history.

Both Arrowtown and Glenorchy will be staging special celebrations this year.

>> Visit the official Gold 150 website

Arrowtown 150 celebrations

>> Visit the Arrowtown 150 website here 

Celebration of 150 years of European settlement in Glenorchy.

 19-22 October 2012 

To mark this historic occasion the community is staging a series of lively events to gather residents and visitors to celebrate our past, our people, our places and our stories.  Everything from 1950’s dance, period costumes, bands, entertainment, food and lots of activities for the family, including a ‘Picnic in Paradise’, are planned over the long weekend.

Two commemorative projects will be officially opened as part of the celebrations.  The extension to the popular Glenorchy Lagoon boardwalk over wetlands will provide a lasting memorial in commemoration of 150 years of European settlement in the district.  The restoration of the old Glenorchy Library back to its original condition will provide a focal point for the Historic Trail and will be officially opened on Monday 22nd October. 

The programme is expected to include events of a cultural and community nature, including historical displays, historic trail and activities of yesteryear.  Working with businesses and local community groups, the celebrations will draw Glenorchy residents and visitors together to celebrate what is unique about this town and this community.

>> Download more information about the Glenorchy 150 celebrations