Kennedy Bay INTEL
Kennedy Bay (Harataunga) is a hidden gem on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula. This is "beach gold" country — a very different style of prospecting compared to the rocky rivers of the South Island.
Mission Profile
Discovery Metrics
Operational Gear
Stratigraphy & History
The Coromandel was the site of New Zealand's first ever gold discovery in 1852 (at Driving Creek).
Geological Context
The gold here is "marine alluvial" — it was eroded from the volcanic range inland and washed out to sea, only to be pushed back onto the shore by waves.
Field Note
CONFIDENTIAL PRO-INTEL
Verified Sector Secret
"Wait for a big storm. The 24 hours after a heavy easterly gale are the "golden window" where the beach is recharged with fresh gold."
Economic Potential
Historical yield data suggests unrecovered fines at depth. Optimal for small-scale suction or high-banking if permitted.
Trade Gold
Leverage spot price movements globally while you're in the field.