Friday 18th March
PIPING IN ‘LAYERS OF GOLD’
Robbie Burns will have company in the Octagon at 12.30pm when the town cryer heralds in the Dunedin pipers. They will lead in the Massed National Anthem to kick off the beginning of the ‘Layers of Gold’ celebrations.
Friday 18th March
12.30pm
Octagon, Dunedin
HEAR OUR VOICES – MASSED NATIONAL ANTHEM
In honour of Dunedin resident Thomas Bracken who, in the 1870’s, penned the words to God Defend New Zealand, the public are invited to join Dunedin schools and choirs on the Octagon’s central carriageway to sing our inspiring National Anthem.
12.30pm
Central Carriageway - Octagon
Enquiries: 474 9256
OLD GOLD: LIFE IN LARNACH CASTLE
Meet Margaret Barker, Lady of Larnach Castle, and discover the Castle’s haunting gold rush history and the trials and triumphs of restoring this historic building whilst raising a family within its walls.
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Fourth Floor, Dunedin City Library
Limited Numbers – Booking Required
Enquiries: Library@dcc.govt.nz Or 03 474 3690
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
To celebrate its own 150th Anniversary, Allied Press is running public tours of the building that today is home to the Otago Daily Times and the Star Community Newspaper. No building has more stories between its walls than here, where 150 years of local, regional, national and international news has been recorded. See the old printing press, read the headlines, hear the stories….. climb the spiral staircase, smell the panic of a deadline!
Allied Press, Lower Stuart St
Maximum of 20 per tour
Two tours on the 18 March to start at the front counter on the ground floor at Allied Press
Tours start at:
2:45pm
3:15pm
The tours start at this time so guest should arrive 5 mins earlier.
Conditions of the tour
- Maximum of 20 people per tour
- Must be 12 years of age or older
- Unfortunately we can not cater for people in wheel chairs or people with serious eye sight issues.
Enquiries: 03 474 9256.
JEWELLER’S WORKSHOP TOUR
Join Dunedin jeweller, Tony Williams, on a tour of his traditional jeweller’s workshop and learn about the art of jewellery making with practices and equipment that date back to the 16th Century.
11.00am and 2.00pm
Tour Duration: 30mins (Maximum 12 per tour)
Bookings essential: 03 474 9256
Carnegie Centre
110 Moray Place
Dunedin
Visit www.twgold.co.nz
‘LAYERS OF GOLD’ OFFICIAL OPENING
Deputy Major Chris Staynes will officially open ‘Layers of Gold’ in the Festival’s HQ -the historic Bank of New Zealand building in Princes Street.
5.30pm
Bank of New Zealand Building
205 Princes Street
Enquiries : 474 9256
Gold Coin donation
'LAYERS OF GOLD' BLUESTONE AWARDS
The 2011 receipient of the Bluestone Award will be annouced at the official opening. These awards have been established by the City to recognise the oustanding contribution made by individuals or business to enriching Dunedin.
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: BNZ Exhibition Hall, 205 princes Street
Enquiries: 03 4749256
GETTING THE GOLD OUT – PAST AND PRESENT
An Engineering Heritage Perspective of Otago's Gold Developments. In this illustrated talk, organised by IPENZ Engineering Heritage, you will learn about: building the roads and bridges to access the goldfields; the engineering techniques and equipment involved in mining and dredging; and the production processes to produce pure gold - extracting, smelting and refining.
7.00pm
Bank of New Zealand Building
205 Princes Street
GOLD RUSH MINI GOLF
Head to LaserForce for Indoor mini golf with an Otago Gold Rush theme. The 12-hole golf course is fun for all ages and skill levels.
Daily
LaserForce Dunedin
Cnr ANZAC Avenue and Frederick St
Enquiries: 4749179
Adult $5.50 /Concession $5 /Child $4.50/ Family (2 adults & 2 children)$16
