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Capertee Homestead Dunns Swamp, Wollemi National Park
GOULBURN RIVER NATIONAL PARK COOLAH TOPS NATIONAL PARK For further information
Winding along a 90km stretch of rugged 30kms east of Coolah, the park is set amidst please contact NPWS Mudgee Office:
sandstone country bordering the Goulburn the stately eucalypt forest at an altitude
River, the park conserves a unique mix of of more than 1200m. Visit magnificent 27 INGLIS STREET, MUDGEE NSW 2850
western and eastern fauna and flora. Pitch waterfalls, view dazzling vistas of the T: 02 6370 9000
your tent on the river bank at the Spring Liverpool Plains or choose from a number of
Gully or Big River campsites, accessed by sites for a great camping experience. E: npws.mudgee@environment.
Mogo Road north of Wollar village, or get nsw.gov.au OR VISIT:
a bird’s eye view of the area at Lees Pinch A selection of walking tracks can lead to
lookout, off the Ringwood Road between encounters with giant snow gums, ancient www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Wollar and Merriwa. grass trees, and the local wildlife.
TODAY'Sour goldenFhOisStoSrIyCK+ ING
GULGONG alluvial gold were recovered in the last TAMBAROORA
Gulgong town is built around and over many century and some small reefs were mined. Now a ghost town, Tambaroora 3km from
of the original goldfields. There is an outdoor The Cudgegong River is renowned as an area Hill End was once a thriving centre rivalling
Mining Museum at Red Hill (the location of where occasional small gems have been Hill End in size. The fossicking area is
the original gold discovery) which includes a found, including diamonds, sapphires and located 67km from Mudgee on the right
stamper. rubies. hand side of the Hill End Road, at the point
where Tambaroora Creek crosses the road.
HARGRAVES The National Parks and Wildlife Service There are allocated areas for fossicking in
Located 39km from Mudgee, Hargraves’ part manages the Hill End historic site, providing Tambaroora, contact the Visitor Information
in gold rush history is recalled by the old a museum and Visitors Centre. It is illegal Centre for details – 02 6337 8206.
stamper that stands in the village’s park. An to pan for gold within the town of Hill End,
area for gold panning is next to the bridge however there is a fossicking area set aside WINDEYER
over Louisa Creek, The General Store offers just north of the town at Tambaroora. The Situated 37km from Mudgee, today the area
gold pans and other equipment - 02 6373 Bald Hill mine has also been restored and remains popular for gold fossicking. There
8540. underground tours are held on a regular is a fossicking area adjacent to the hotel,
basis. Contact the Visitor Information Centre on Long Creek and adjacent to the Meroo
HILL END for details – 02 6337 8206. Creek Bridge on the Mudgee approach to the
Hill End is the site of the discovery in 1872 village. Gold pans and other equipment may
of the famous Holterman Nugget – the SOFALA be hired from the Bushlands Tourist Park -
largest single mass of gold ever discovered, Gold fossicking equipment (except metal 02 6373 8252.
weighing in at 285kg. Almost all the Mudgee detectors but including gold pans) is also
Region yielded gold. Large amounts of available at the Sofala Souvenir Shop - 02
6337 7075.
VISITMUDGEEREGION.COM.AU | fossicking 27
GOULBURN RIVER NATIONAL PARK COOLAH TOPS NATIONAL PARK For further information
Winding along a 90km stretch of rugged 30kms east of Coolah, the park is set amidst please contact NPWS Mudgee Office:
sandstone country bordering the Goulburn the stately eucalypt forest at an altitude
River, the park conserves a unique mix of of more than 1200m. Visit magnificent 27 INGLIS STREET, MUDGEE NSW 2850
western and eastern fauna and flora. Pitch waterfalls, view dazzling vistas of the T: 02 6370 9000
your tent on the river bank at the Spring Liverpool Plains or choose from a number of
Gully or Big River campsites, accessed by sites for a great camping experience. E: npws.mudgee@environment.
Mogo Road north of Wollar village, or get nsw.gov.au OR VISIT:
a bird’s eye view of the area at Lees Pinch A selection of walking tracks can lead to
lookout, off the Ringwood Road between encounters with giant snow gums, ancient www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Wollar and Merriwa. grass trees, and the local wildlife.
TODAY'Sour goldenFhOisStoSrIyCK+ ING
GULGONG alluvial gold were recovered in the last TAMBAROORA
Gulgong town is built around and over many century and some small reefs were mined. Now a ghost town, Tambaroora 3km from
of the original goldfields. There is an outdoor The Cudgegong River is renowned as an area Hill End was once a thriving centre rivalling
Mining Museum at Red Hill (the location of where occasional small gems have been Hill End in size. The fossicking area is
the original gold discovery) which includes a found, including diamonds, sapphires and located 67km from Mudgee on the right
stamper. rubies. hand side of the Hill End Road, at the point
where Tambaroora Creek crosses the road.
HARGRAVES The National Parks and Wildlife Service There are allocated areas for fossicking in
Located 39km from Mudgee, Hargraves’ part manages the Hill End historic site, providing Tambaroora, contact the Visitor Information
in gold rush history is recalled by the old a museum and Visitors Centre. It is illegal Centre for details – 02 6337 8206.
stamper that stands in the village’s park. An to pan for gold within the town of Hill End,
area for gold panning is next to the bridge however there is a fossicking area set aside WINDEYER
over Louisa Creek, The General Store offers just north of the town at Tambaroora. The Situated 37km from Mudgee, today the area
gold pans and other equipment - 02 6373 Bald Hill mine has also been restored and remains popular for gold fossicking. There
8540. underground tours are held on a regular is a fossicking area adjacent to the hotel,
basis. Contact the Visitor Information Centre on Long Creek and adjacent to the Meroo
HILL END for details – 02 6337 8206. Creek Bridge on the Mudgee approach to the
Hill End is the site of the discovery in 1872 village. Gold pans and other equipment may
of the famous Holterman Nugget – the SOFALA be hired from the Bushlands Tourist Park -
largest single mass of gold ever discovered, Gold fossicking equipment (except metal 02 6373 8252.
weighing in at 285kg. Almost all the Mudgee detectors but including gold pans) is also
Region yielded gold. Large amounts of available at the Sofala Souvenir Shop - 02
6337 7075.
VISITMUDGEEREGION.COM.AU | fossicking 27
