Discover the power and ingenuity of historic gold processing
Each guided tour features the working stamper battery in action, a demonstration of the historic mini jaw crusher, and the chance for a lucky visitor to try crushing rock themselves. Try your hand at gold panning — discover the proper technique and how prospectors identified real gold in the pan.
Finish your visit by viewing New Zealand’s largest working water wheel, then explore the reserve and climb 140 steps to a scenic lookout with sweeping views of the Coromandel landscape.
Historic, original, and operating for over 100 years…an experience not to be missed!
Visitor Hours and Admission Fees:
Days open: Thursday - Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tour & Gold Panning Times
Guided Tours inside the Stamper Battery – start on the hour
10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM
Each tour has limited numbers, allowing for a more personal and engaging experience.
Tour: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 - 12 (free for under 6)
Gold Panning – start on the half hour
10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM
Each session is limited to 6 people, keeping it hands-on and relaxed.
Please note: there is no panning session at 12:30 PM.
Gold Panning: $10 per pan
Have a larger group that you’d like to bring through? Contact us directly, and we'll be happy to arrange that with you.
NEWS FROM THE STAMPER
TVNZ Seven Sharp segment October 7, 2025
We were delighted to welcome Seven Sharp to the Coromandel Gold Stamper Battery to share our story with the rest of New Zealand. Catch the segment here via our Facebook page Seven Sharp Gold Stamper
SPECIAL EVENTS
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