Once the home of the largest gold dredge in the world Lowburn resounded to the screeching and grinding of the five storey monster, the Austral Malay. But that is long gone and the days of Lowburn as we once knew it changed dramatically with the filling of Lake Dunstan. The reshaping of the area to accommodate Lake Dunstan took away the bridge, the hall and church, the camping ground and the historic Welcome Home Hotel.
The new Lowburn lakeshore comprises an inlet and peninsula that houses floating jetties, public toilets, parking areas, and boat ramp for all on-lake recreational needs.
After checking out the the Lowburn boat harbour, take the pleasant drive and follow Lowburn Valley Road, and loop back to Cromwell. The road passes a number of farms, lifestyle blocks and small holdings as well as the relocated Lowburn Church and Hall, and various boutique vineyards. The road leads back to the main highway, a pleasant drive of 4km.
Additional information
Cromwell & Lowburn Bridges Dive Video
with thanks to Dive Queenstown