Waiuta
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| Waiuta | |
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  Waiuta | |
| Coordinates: 42°17′34″S 171°49′6″E / 42.29278°S 171.81833°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | West Coast |
| District | Buller District |
Waiuta is the location of a historic mining town on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
It was the site of a gold mine until 1951 but the collapse of the mine made it uneconomic. A number of buildings remain and there are still residents in what remains of the town.
See also
References
External links
- Friends of Waiuta
- New Zealand History online - Waiuta
- Department of Conservation - Waiuta
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Coordinates: 42°18′S 171°49′E / 42.300°S 171.817°E
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