Bywong Town - historic gold town
Bywong Gold Mining Town is a unique educational experience set on an authentic site, an actual town that existed from 1895-1906. A time capsule that captures the hardship our early settlers endured, Bywong Mining Town demonstrates the ingenuity and courage that made this country what it is today. Here you can experience the feel of the authentic setting with heritage sites set amongst natural bushland as it was 100 years ago. Walk through a recreation of an 1890's village; learn about the harsh existence faced by the miners and the ingenuity they showed to survive. See the old machinery which produced gold from ore. Discover the lost arts of blacksmithing and wheelwrighting in the 100 year old displays.
Experienced and knowledgeable guides are provided for your tour. Visits can be structured to your particular needs. Topics covered are; social histories, geology, mining, bush building techniques and blacksmithing.
School tours or groups by appointment only.
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