The Gold Room
The Gold Room
4.5
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As found West Coast gold nuggets and flakes crafted into stunning jewellery. Westland's rich gold-mining story comes to life as beautiful gold nugget jewellery crafted from the locally found natural gold. Watch our in-house jeweller working with the unique and highly prized gold nuggets and flakes, preserving the unique raw forms from the earth. Hold one of the large, real gold nuggets in your hand and feel the amazing weight of gold, or purchase your own gold pan and try your luck! New Zealand gold designed jewellery, charms and chains to tempt you, the perfect memento of your holiday. Shop online or visit our studio and gallery open seven days in Hokitika
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,556 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
The Gold Room is a fascinating place to buy gold and gold related products at reasonable pricing. It was a unique experience to even see some large gold stones. Customer service is extremely courteous and friendly. Would certainly visit again over here and very highly recommend this place to anyone.
Written 30 November 2019
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aro5251
Singapore, Singapore21 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
my wife went crazy in here. She was going ooh, aah, oh my! In the end she settled for a very sweet,round pendant with gold nuggets framed in a lens glass with a 14k frame.
Written 17 May 2012
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QueenstownGroupy
Rockhampton, Australia304 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
If you are into gold and want to see some amazing pieces of jewelery then the gold room is the place. There are displays of the how gold mining was done in the area, gold nuggets on display and fantastic gold and other jewelery to purchase. The man who spoke with us has worked there for many years and even pulled out an 8 ounce gold nugget for us to handle!!! We were so surprised at how a quick look turned into an interactive history tour.
Worth checking this place out! The jewelery is nice too.
Worth checking this place out! The jewelery is nice too.
Written 2 February 2012
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richards1607
Nelson, New Zealand52 contributions
Dec 2011
The Gold Room has some beautiful, expensive pieces of gold jewelery but even if you have just the price of a dinner out (say) you can buy some real gold to take home. I bought a tiny bottle with some gold flakes in it for a gift. Authentic and very West Coast. The people working in the shop were very nice .....even when I said I couldn't afford much. A lovely contrast to some posh shops in other tourist cities around the world!
Written 23 December 2011
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Yeehean T
Singapore59 contributions
Nov 2011 • Couples
We stopped by this shop during our stay in Hokitika. Wanted to get some physical 24k gold but the shop only sells gold nuggets. Plus there are also other jewellery/accessories type of gold sold as well. For those who'd like some gold mined directly out of the ground, this is the place to go.
Written 17 November 2011
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KiwiKerry53
Wellington, New Zealand5,067 contributions
Aug 2019
Wow, what a great place to visit. We were here for ages, admiring some incredible jewellery. The Gold Room really hero's the history of the area and promotes the region well. Not many "shops" I declare must be done when travelling but the Gold Room and other Hokitika shops are in this category.
Written 18 August 2019
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Phil B
40 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Great place to visit. Like a museum with Kaniere dredge model etc and some beautiful gold pieces. You get the chance to hold a 20 000 nugget Real Kaniere dredge buckets can be seen at Stopforths in Hall Street. There is a lot of history in Hokitika and this is a place to celebrate it.
Written 6 February 2019
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kiwisqurt
West Coast Region, New Zealand98 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
The shop has some nice and quality items but the service from the staff, who I don't think we're the owners, was quite poor. It was not busy but one staff member had to call another to come through because she hadn't noticed the customers. She was not able to give much information about the products.
Written 2 October 2018
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Heather M
Brisbane, Australia28 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
My 11 year old grandson wished to purchase a small gift of earrings for his Mother whilst we were on Queensland school holidays. Although the price was modest, the service and gift wrapping offered was EXCEPTIONAL. Do not recall the name of the lady who assisted, and am unsure if she was the owner, or a very obliging staff member, but all credit is due!
Written 9 October 2017
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Ewe Lee Ong
Singapore, Singapore693 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
Owner Barry was very helpful and very patient with us.
Shop looks very quaint and the jewelry is mostly made at the shop. Prices are reasonable and the styles are unique.
I do recommend looking up this place if. You are in town and looking to buy some gold or silver.
Happy shopping.
P/S Barry, if you are reading this, thanks for the nice experience browsing in your shop.
Shop looks very quaint and the jewelry is mostly made at the shop. Prices are reasonable and the styles are unique.
I do recommend looking up this place if. You are in town and looking to buy some gold or silver.
Happy shopping.
P/S Barry, if you are reading this, thanks for the nice experience browsing in your shop.
Written 12 June 2016
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