Bywong Town Tours
Bywong Gold Mining Town existed from 1895 - 1906. Groups of 10 or more can go on fully guided tours through the authentic 1890's village and see it as it was over a century ago. Work in the blacksmith shop, pan for gold and turn the tiny stamp mill. Operate the 'whim', see machinery that separated gold from the ore out of the mineshafts and visit the mining area; unchanged since the last gold extractions. Flexible booking times exist between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Weekend visits are negotiable. Bookings are essential.
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Gold Tour 1Tours are conducted in groups depending on student numbers and includes – Gold Panning: pan the dust for a ‘colour' of gold. – Mining compound: learn about the history and methods of mining at Bywong and view historic buildings. – Village walk: A conducted tour of the historic village site. Gold Tour 2Tours are conducted in groups depending on student numbers and includes – Gold Panning: pan the dust for a ‘colour' of gold. – Mining compound: learn about the history and methods of mining at Bywong and view historic buildings. – Village walk: A conducted tour of the historic village site may be undertaken only if group size or time permits. Tour times are variable from 9am to late afternoon. Other tours/activitiesBywong Town is also open for groups of 10 or more for a variety of activities. Chidren's birthday parties, clubs and associations and families. Select from a number of activities including: - Gold panning and blacksmithing - Treasure hunt - Damper making - Yabbying [in season] - Photography eg Vintage car clubs For instance: children's birthday parties usually include – gold panning, treasure hunt, games, damper making, yabbying and visits to the mining area and village and bookings are 4½ hours. | |
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