Brunner Mine, Coal mine heritage site in Taylorville, New Zealand
The industrial complex includes preserved beehive coke ovens and mining structures alongside the Grey River in a dense native rainforest setting.
The mine commenced operations in 1864 and experienced New Zealand's most severe workplace disaster in 1896, when an explosion claimed 65 miners' lives.
The mine site now stands as a testament to industrial development and workplace safety reforms that shaped New Zealand's labor regulations.
Visitors can access both sides of the site by crossing a suspension bridge over the Grey River, located 11 kilometers east of Greymouth.
The original beehive coke ovens remain intact, demonstrating the industrial process of separating coal into gas, water, and tar components.
Location: Grey District
Inception: 1864
Address: Taylorville Road, Taylorville, Greymouth
GPS coordinates: -42.43250,171.32417
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:24
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