Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins
Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins
Overview
The Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins is a state listed heritage industrial site. Situated 1.5 kilometres from Adelong, and just over 20 kilometres from Tumut, it is a must see destination.
The interpretive area, providing a comprehensive history of the site, and viewing platform are wheelchair accessible from the lower car park. For the more nimble, a walk of about an hour leads down from the platform to Adelong Creek and the ruins. There are signposts along the route describing the various items relating to the site.
The remarkable stone ruins of the ingenious Reefer ore crushing machine, built by Scotsmen David Wilson and William Ritchie, remain for all visitors to view from the platform, or wander through to interpret how reef ore was processed. This mill processed ore from miners from Adelong and the wider district and ceased operation in 1914.
The Adelong Falls is a popular swimming hole during the warmer months and a great spot for walking and picnics. The "Adelong Falls Walk" links the Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins to the town of Adelong; a walk of about 2km along Adelong Creek.
“Amazing!”
Reviewed 10mos ago by Marieanne aLove visiting the old Gold mine. Very interesting and a beautiful walk down the track. There's picnic tables, toilets and heaps of parking. The volunteers do a great job keeping everything neat and...
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Reviewed 1yr ago by JElliot32We walked out and back from Adelong town to the old gold mill ruins, about 30 minutes each way. Walk on the north side of the creek, past the caravan park and the sculpture park was much better, on...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“State listed heritage industrial site”
Reviewed 1yr ago by Crystalline4uUnbelievable! So utterly beautiful and then add in the historical interest as well. The Heritage listed ruins of the Reefer Battery located in a beautiful gorge on the Adelong Creek are the most...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorFacilities
- Carpark
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.