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Derek0000		Posted : Tuesday, 26 July 2011 11:38:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 7/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 14 Location: Gore, Southland, NZ Thanks: 4 times		Im currently in franz josef and going to go up the callery for a look so if anyone is interested in coming get in touch, to find me ask at fox and franz heliservices or just ask a local, not two sure when i will be online next. I am going panning every day that is suitable for the next week or two. Whataroa, the forks etc etc . . . . Anyone is free two join me. Might go for a gold pan right now L8a !

goldfinger		Posted : Tuesday, 26 July 2011 7:58:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 37 Location: Westland Thanks: 43 times Was thanked: 19 time(s) in 16 post(s)		Is the Callery low can u get up to big beach ?

cavey		Posted : Tuesday, 26 July 2011 10:20:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 145 Location: Ashburton Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 22 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Hi Derek Wish you good luck down that way mate im still looking at heading over that way when i get some time cant wait let us know how you get on Regards Stu

Derek0000		Posted : Wednesday, 27 July 2011 11:23:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 7/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 14 Location: Gore, Southland, NZ Thanks: 4 times		Was going to trek up the callery yesterday but the sun didnt really come out and today doesnt look much better, the callery looks relatively low and this rain we had last night shouldnt raise levels for two long so hopefully in the next week their should be a day where its suitable to go for a walk up the callery. How far up is big beach ? Can you tell me more about this spot ? Come on stop raining . . . . . . Edited by user Wednesday, 27 July 2011 11:57:52 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

kiwikeith		Posted : Wednesday, 27 July 2011 7:17:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		hi derek yea right its one hell of a gorge up there but follow the track then under the bridge when you get to the callery tou will find the once around the first corner going up stream you will be pretty wet i have flowen in to the top of the callery years ago when meat hunting didnt know what i was doing much but i didnt get anything best bet is under the bridge where the river sweeps round the bend grab the moss and wash that you WILL get fine gold dont forget everyone goes there but no need for me to be negative its got good history all the best kiwikeith

goldfinger		Posted : Thursday, 28 July 2011 7:37:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 37 Location: Westland Thanks: 43 times Was thanked: 19 time(s) in 16 post(s)		hi Derek.....Its about and hour from the Callery/ Waiho junction , a wet suit would be handy. You are going to get wet ie. swim... any clothing or emergency gear will need to be in plastic bags.Their are a couple of spots we got over without a ladder but one would be handy , but may not go down well if seen carrying a ladder up the track. The early miners called it Big beach but its stuff all of a beach but the river does slow down at that point.There is a bit of info on the Callery in the book Peter Graham mountain guide.Here is a news paper clip from 1870.May i add that that entering the Callery gorge is a serious project.The river is glacier feed and sudden rises in the river level can happen closer to spring , as the newspaper clip indicates , june and july are the months.Take care! Edited by user Thursday, 4 August 2011 8:39:19 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified goldfinger attached the following image(s):

Derek0000		Posted : Thursday, 28 July 2011 12:15:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 7/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 14 Location: Gore, Southland, NZ Thanks: 4 times		Thanks guys this information is really appreciated ! !

gjj109		Posted : Wednesday, 10 August 2011 8:16:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 14/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 464 Location: Thames Thanks: 217 times Was thanked: 194 time(s) in 115 post(s)		Hi Derek. Did you get up the Callery at all??