Gabriels Gully, Lawrence

Gabriel's Gully

In 1861 Gabriel Read discovered Gold not far from Lawrence. By September there were 6,000 minners camped at Gabriels Gully just out from Lawrence. In 1862 Lawrence had grown to a population of 11,472 - more than double that of Dunedin at that time. It has a really interesting history and is a really awesome little place! We settled in a very picturesque setting beside a small pond (at Gabriels Gully) to have lunch. Absolutely beautiful!