A small but significant legacy from the Central Otago gold rushes, this handsome post office is just one gem in a town full of architectural treasures. It was built in 1886 in a style reflecting the importance of government services in isolated communities such as in this town. Diminutive yet imposing, it is fashioned from mostly unworked schist slabs with a touch of square pointing on the formal facade, notable for its concrete pillars and arched arcade.