Teviot Valley

Teviot Valley.

E L S E W IN THE AREA H E R E

The scale of sheep farming operations in the Teviot Valley more than 130 years ago is surprising. The remains of the 1870 Teviot Woolshed mark what was once the largest woolshed in the southern hemisphere. At 6480sq m it could hold more than 8000 sheep. In 1924 much of the shed was destroyed by fire, however the stone walls with arched windows remain. Nearby, at the Horseshoe Bend diggings on the banks of the Clutha River, two much smaller stone structures tell a different tale. Two gravestones lie side-by side, one for William Rigney, the other for ‘‘Somebody’s Darling’’. Legend has it in 1865 Mr

Lake Roxburgh is also good for fishing and also popular for boating, jet-skiing, and kayaking. There are walks including Bullock Track, along the river on the Town River Walk, Grovers Hill Track, Ladysmith Walk, Commissioners Walk, Horseshoe Bend and the Millennium Track. The Lake Roxburgh Walk through the gorge has views of the old Chinese miners’ rock shelters and other relics. Rigney discovered the body of a young man on the riverbank following a flood. He arranged a burial for the unknown man, erecting a headstone with the words ‘‘Somebody’s Darling Lies Buried Here’’. When Mr Rigney died in January 1912, he was buried beside the anonymous grave as requested.

Fruit, Herbal, Black, Green, Earl Grey, Chai, Rooibos, Organic, Gifts . . . Vintage China P. 027 832 8328 • 111 Scotland Street, Roxburgh E: katrina@teviotteastore.com

Roxburgh Racecourse

Saturday 18th February 2023

Admission: Adults: $10 Children 15 years and under FREE mt.benger@xtra.co.nz www.mtbengershow.com

Mt Benger A&P Society

HOLIDAY PARK Self contained Units, Kitchens Cabins,

Powered & Non Powered Sites,

Breakfasts & Campshop.

Your hosts Daryn & Wanda Whipps 1672 Teviot Rd, Millers Flat T: 03 446 6877, E: stay@millersflat.co.nz www.millersflat.co.nz

Looking for a place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner while travelling in Central Otago? Come and see us! We offer a variety of food and drinks in the best garden café in the area. Also we can accommodate you for HOURS: Sunday to the night or two while you explore the Teviot Valley. 5095 Roxburgh-Ettrick Road, Ettrick—Central 03 4466 878 | www.bengergardencafe.co.nz Thursday 7:30am to 4pm | Friday and Saturday 7:30am to 10pm | Public holidays: 8am to 4pm Otago COMEANDEXPLORE THETEVIOTVALLEY