Otago Gold – New Zealand

Join our revolutionary NFT project and discover how you can elevate your crypto skills by exploring a groundbreaking fusion of real-world gold assets, mining projects, and blockchain technology. Experience the unique benefits of personal engagement and receive airdrops of PAX Gold (a gold-backed stablecoin) directly to your wallet, powered by the gold mined through the project.

THE OTAGO
GOLD PROJECT

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Modern Gold Prospecting

Blending Tradition with Technology

From Crypto to Gold: A Real-World Adventure

Many crypto enthusiasts have been successful in trading or simply holding cryptocurrencies, and whether by skill or luck they are now sitting on sizeable gains. But what’s next? Cashing out to fiat currency often incurs hefty capital gains taxes, which likely wasn’t your goal when entering the crypto world.

While the crypto ride offers thrills and spills, along with opportunities to buy digital based NFTs, its real-world utility is limited. That’s where Otago Gold NFTs come in—created by two experienced businessmen with a passion for gold mining and adventure.

Focused on the stunning Otago region in New Zealand, featured in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, our project offers more than just tokens. It’s a chance to join real-world gold mining adventures in some of the planet’s most rugged and beautiful locations.

Get hands-on with gold mining: drive machinery, process pay dirt, clean up after a day’s work, and uncover the gold that has fascinated humanity for centuries. No experience? No problem—we’ll teach you.

If you’re after more than just looking at digital art or gaming, and you’re ready for wild expeditions and real experiences, Otago Gold might be for you. Ready for the challenge? Join us.

Join Otago Gold

Explore the exclusive Otago Gold token collection on our exchange, featuring four unique tiers of NFTs. Each tier offers varying levels of involvement and PAX Gold airdrops.

Blockchain: Tokens operate on Ethereum.
Purchases: Made using cryptocurrency.
Availability: Minting began in December 2024—with strong uptake on Tier 1 tokens.

Otago Gold has invested over $350,000 NZD in gold prospecting permits and project development.

Key Locations: Shotover and Arrow Rivers—ideal for gold panning, sluicing, and metal detecting.
Nevis Project: Advanced-stage development with permits pending.

Mining Access: Exclusive rights to gold prospecting permits. Use provided equipment like pans and sluices, and keep any gold you find.
Adventures: Invitations to field trips in New Zealand and abroad (USA, Canada, Australia, Japan).
Higher Tiers: Participate in large-scale projects and become brand ambassadors.

Start your journey with Otago Gold—where NFTs meet real-world gold mining.

Central Otago, New Zealand

A Rich Gold Mining History

The Arrow River in Central Otago was a key site during New Zealand’s gold rush in the 1860s. The boom began in 1861 when Gabriel Read discovered gold near the Tuapeka River, drawing waves of prospectors. In October 1862, William Fox and John O’Callaghan uncovered gold in the Arrow River, igniting a significant rush that shaped the region’s history.

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A Historical Journey Through Central Otago

Shotover River

The Shotover River, famed for its dramatic landscapes around Arthurs Point and Tucker Beach, was another cornerstone of Otago’s gold mining era. Before European settlers, the Māori valued the river for its natural resources. Its name reflects the river’s swift currents, making navigation challenging. The Shotover River remains a symbol of Otago’s gold mining legacy and natural beauty.

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Otago Gold Projects

Small-Scale Mining

Focused on deposits too small for major companies but beyond the reach of individual prospectors, Otago Gold ensures profitability through efficient operations and rented machinery.

Nevis Project

Located between Queenstown and Cromwell, this project holds an estimated reserve of $5 million NZD. Mining is expected to last 12–18 months, benefiting from low-cost recovery due to shallow deposits.

Pomahaka Project

Featuring an active riverbed and old channel with 5,000 oz of fine gold, mining will use suction dredging and trommel methods, starting 1.5 years after the Nevis Project.

Environmental Responsibility

Using water-based, chemical-free methods, Otago Gold adheres to New Zealand's strict environmental standards.

Token Holder
Opportunities

Tier 1 and 2 holders can join mining operations, with training and accommodation provided. All holders can visit and explore remote mining regions.

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The Otago Gold Ecosystem

Otago Gold tackles these challenges by building an NFT ecosystem rooted in real-world assets and blockchain technology.

01 Asset-Backed NFTs

While many NFTs are celebrated as great pieces of digital artwork, our token goes beyond that by serving as a membership token, granting holders exclusive access to real-world assets and a share of the gold mined by the project.

02 User-Friendly Interface:

Designed for simplicity, tokens are available on a recognised exchange, enabling easy acquisition, trading, and interaction—even for blockchain newcomers.

Want to be part of the Otago Gold project?

We welcome your questions about our project and look forward to having you join us.