Introducing Nicol's Blacksmith Shop
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Nicol’s Blacksmith Shop has been classified as a Category One historic building by Heritage New Zealand. It was named after the last working Duntroon blacksmith, Nicol Muirden. The building stands in the small rural town of DUNTROON, which is located along the Waitaki River, just 35 minutes inland from OAMARU. 
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Re-opening Day 2015
It is managed by the Nicol’s Blacksmith Historic Trust, which is a charitable trust. The Trust is working to have the building open to the public as often as possible and will be striving to have a “blacksmith’’ working whenever possible. Specific Opening Hours are now in place for some of Winter 2020. We are looking ahead to 2020-2021 Summer Season. It can be opened by arrangement with Judy Waterston 027 9366 225 or Jan Keeling the Trust Chairman 027 4979 006. |
See the EVENTS/NEWS page to see
The June 25th Planning Workshop has led to the formation of a set of aspirational goals. Click on the link below to Download the File
- the August 2016 Newsletter.
- the January 2017 Newsletter.
- the June 2017 Newsletter.
- the October 2017 Newsletter.
The June 25th Planning Workshop has led to the formation of a set of aspirational goals. Click on the link below to Download the File
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Building front prior to restoration.
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During restoration.
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Open for visitors, after restoration.
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Last update to this site: November 18th 2021