Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre

28/09/2026

Here we have Local Ted Brennan ferrying a replacement Memorial Seat, dedicated to his late father, Albert Brennan of Ross, who frequently trekked the walkway.

The Memorial Seat is sited at the top of the walkway zig zag, allowing rest in tranquil surroundings 🧡

28/09/2026

27/09/2026

Todays Hokitika Guardian 👀

27/09/2026

School Holidays are here again, Hope everyone is keeping warm, what are you all up to for the School Holidays??

Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre ARE HERE AND OPEN 😍 Call in and see us 🤩 9am-4pm!

Have a wander around our Beautiful Wee Town, Check out all our Historic Buildings (Old Gaol, Cottage and Catholic Church) 😍

Bring the kids in to our cool little Museum with models, audio visual and more ☺️ with a replica of NZs largest Gold Nugget The Hon Roddy 🪙🌟

And of course GOLD PANNING, demo and pan undercover out the back or hire a pan and try your luck up the creek 🤑

$25 GOLD PAN EXPERIENCE 🥳😍🤩 Great deal for the School Holidays and Every Other Day 😁 If this sounds like you; come and have a go 🥳🤩

Have a wander around the Memorial Chinese Gardens ❤️

Go on a walk on the Water Race Walkway🚶🏼🚶🏼‍♀️

Have a wander along the Ross Beach, through to the Totara River.

And stop in at the Famous Historic Empire Hotel for a bite to eat or beer or two 😂

We would love to see you all 😊 put Ross on your next stop 😉

21/09/2026

SPRING HAS SPRUNG 😁 How lucky are we here in Ross with such Gorgeous Cherry Blossoms 🌸😍

If you are going through our part of paradise be sure to stop in and see us at the Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre, take some photos, grab a coffee, do a book swap, check out loads of History, Museum, Cottage, Gaol and Church, view the Hon Roddy Nugget, watch our audio visual and have a chat to our cool staff members!!
Fancy a walk through our water race walkway with outstanding views of Ross and the Tasman Sea, Check out the Beautiful Chinese Gardens over by the lake 🌸 AND ofcourse try your luck with some Gold Panning 😃🤩

The $25 Gold Pan Experience includes A Demo and Pan out the back undercover, then with the feel of "Gold Fever" try the true "Ross" Experience up the Creek with a Pan and Shovel, if this sounds like you; come and have a go 😁🤩🥳

Ross Golden Opportunities Shop is OPEN Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.00am, you will find them up the big hill on the right hand side with loads of treasures and bargains 😁

14/09/2026

If you are interested in joining our Team, get in touch 😁😁😁 any questions, please email [email protected]

09/09/2026

🥳🎉 TODAY 10 SEPTEMBER IS The "Honourable Roddy" Birthday 🎉🥳

The Honourable Roddy Nugget New Zealand's largest recorded gold nugget was found on September 10, 1909 at Jones Creek here in Ross 🫣

Have you seen it? You can view a replica of the "Honourable Roddy" at the Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre 🧡 pop on in for a Looksie 😍

31/08/2026

Three seasons in one day here at Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre 😂🌬️🍃🌧️🌞 just in time for the whitebaiting to start tomorrow......can you believe it 😳 2026 is flying by 🫣 AND FIRST DAY OF SPRING TOMORROW........Big Red Guy will be here before we know it 🎅🏼😂

29/08/2026

The working model has been attracting a lot of interest 🤩😁 it was very exciting for wee Lad Levii 😊

16/08/2026

Good Morning Everyone 😊🤩

A Beautiful Sunshine Day here in Ross 🧡

Please come and support us everyone, pop in and say hello, grab a coffee, view our cool wee museum, have a gold pan or view our book swap plus more, come and check us out at Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre 🤩🤩