Point Elizabeth Mine (Point Elizabeth No. 1), Greymouth, Grey District, West Coast Region, New Zealandi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Point Elizabeth Mine (Point Elizabeth No. 1) | Mine |
| Greymouth | - not defined - |
| Grey District | District |
| West Coast Region | Region |
| New Zealand | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
42° 23' 40'' South , 171° 15' 41'' East
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| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dobson | 738 (2011) | 6.9km |
| Greymouth | 9,419 (2011) | 9.5km |
| Blackball | 321 (2011) | 13.1km |
| Barrytown | 225 (2012) | 17.1km |
| Gloriavale Christian Church | 570 (2017) | 43.1km |
Abandoned coal mine. Borders the east side of Dunollie 10 kilometres north of Greymouth. Overgrown tunnel entrances remain.
Explored by James Bishop in the late 1890's for the Greymouth Point Elizabeth Railway and Coal Company. The New Zealand state government opened the mine on 17 March 1904, initially producing 250 tonnes per day, and by 1908 1208 tonnes per day. The mine closed in 1928 claimed to have produced 2 431 725 tonnes of coal (McClintock et al). Three tunnels were initially driven into the hills, with mining concentrating on the Exhibition Coal Seam, 10-12 feet thick, which could be seen outcropping on the cliff face bordering Seven Mile Creek. Faults north and south threw the coal seam westwards 100 feet in both cases. A.R. Guiness was reported as mine manager in 1910.
The Coal Creek Falls walk trail is found a few kilometres to the south on the east side of Runanga. While not the largest waterfall in New Zealand, it is one of the most beautiful.
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Australian PlateTectonic Plate
- Buller TerraneAccretionary Complex
New Zealand
- South IslandIsland
- Southern AlpsMountain Range
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