Saint Bathans, Central Otago, New Zealand.
The St Bathans’ skyline is dominated by the Hawkdun Range and Dunstan Mountains.
Perhaps its most remarkable feature is the impressive Blue Lake that was created during goldmining days by the efforts of miners sluicing and dredging for gold. The stunning blue colour of the lake is caused by the mineral content of the surrounding cliffs. The 120 metre high hill that was the lake site, is now a 69 metre deep hole,the deepest mining hole in the Southern Hemisphere.
Perhaps its most remarkable feature is the impressive Blue Lake that was created during goldmining days by the efforts of miners sluicing and dredging for gold. The stunning blue colour of the lake is caused by the mineral content of the surrounding cliffs. The 120 metre high hill that was the lake site, is now a 69 metre deep hole,the deepest mining hole in the Southern Hemisphere.
