Saint Bathans

#600 among destinations in New Zealand

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The former gold and coal mining town of St Bathans, formerly named Dunstan Creek, lies deep in the heart of the Maniototo in New Zealand's Otago region. The settlement was a centre of the Otago Gold Rush, but mining has since long ceased and it is now a tranquil holiday retreat. The preservation of many of its historic buildings makes it one of the region's more picturesque tourist venues. St Bathans is well known for its scenic man-made lake with beautiful looking clay cliffs that attract many tourists. It is currently a camping spot, and swimming is allowed in the lake. ()

Coordinates: 44°52'13"S, 169°48'35"E

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Saint Bathans – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Lake.

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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Blue Lake
7 min walk • Blue Lake is a small lake adjacent to the town of Saint Bathans in Central Otago, New Zealand. The lake is man-made, the result of sluicing operations that began in 1873 when John Ewing formed the St.Bathans Channel Company, to mine the Kildare Hill Gold Claim in St Bathans.