Harrietville - Places to See

Attractions in the area
Gold-washing pans together with advice on technique and suitable locations for some alluvial panning are available for those seeking to recapture something of the town's past first-hand. A display board in a park by the river has items which deal with local history. The old Freeburgh Community Hall is one of the few extant buildings from the ex-goldmining towns of Freeburgh, Germantown and Smoko which were obliterated by the dredges. Stony Creek Trout Farm is 4 km to the north. On the farm are an old goldminer's cabin from Wandiligong, a blacksmith's shop and some early mining and agricultural equipment.

Bon Accord Spur and Bungalow Spur Tracks
The Bon Accord Spur track to Mount Hotham begins at Harrietville. There is also the Bungalow Spur Track to Mt Feathertop - at 1922 m the second-highest peak in the state. Walkers keen on doing the walk should obtain the Alpine National Park - Bogong Area (Mount Feathertop) pamphlet. It is available from the Bright CNR Office - tel: (03) 5755 1577.