Hill End
Nuggets of bold
The history of Hill End has a cast of artists, writers, conmen and desperados, writes Margaret Smith.
Gold fever
Elissa Blake and her family load the campervan and rumble into a historic past.
The pits, and we love it
The resources boom is driving the economy and now tourists are chasing a slice of the action, writes Sue Williams.
Hill End - Places to See
<b>Hill End</b> <br> <b>Fascinating and significant goldmining town</b> <br> Hill End is a well-preserved goldmining ghost town which is now an important historic site and a major tourist attraction, drawing about 35 000 visitors annually. Surrounded by some rugged mountain and gorge country, it is 870 m above sea-level and 275 km north-west of Sydney (via Turondale). The roads were carved out in the 19th century and are still largely unsealed. Access is either via Mudgee (66 km) or Bathurst. There are three approaches from Bathurst - via Sofala (78 km), Turondale (69 km) or along the old bridle track (57 km). The latter is a scenic route which follows the Macquarie and Turon Rivers. It is unsuitable for caravans and coaches and should not be attempted when wet.
Village with an art of gold
Richard Jinman charts the renaissance of a 'cultural crucible' that has inspired generations of artists.
Hill End - Fast Facts
<b>Hill End</b> <br> <b>Fascinating and significant goldmining town</b> <br> Hill End is a well-preserved goldmining ghost town which is now an important historic site and a major tourist attraction, drawing about 35 000 visitors annually. Surrounded by some rugged mountain and gorge country, it is 870 m above sea-level and 275 km north-west of Sydney (via Turondale). The roads were carved out in the 19th century and are still largely unsealed. Access is either via Mudgee (66 km) or Bathurst. There are three approaches from Bathurst - via Sofala (78 km), Turondale (69 km) or along the old bridle track (57 km). The latter is a scenic route which follows the Macquarie and Turon Rivers. It is unsuitable for caravans and coaches and should not be attempted when wet.
Hill End - Eat
<b>Hill End</b> <br> <b>Fascinating and significant goldmining town</b> <br> Hill End is a well-preserved goldmining ghost town which is now an important historic site and a major tourist attraction, drawing about 35 000 visitors annually. Surrounded by some rugged mountain and gorge country, it is 870 m above sea-level and 275 km north-west of Sydney (via Turondale). The roads were carved out in the 19th century and are still largely unsealed. Access is either via Mudgee (66 km) or Bathurst. There are three approaches from Bathurst - via Sofala (78 km), Turondale (69 km) or along the old bridle track (57 km). The latter is a scenic route which follows the Macquarie and Turon Rivers. It is unsuitable for caravans and coaches and should not be attempted when wet.
Hill End - Sleep
<b>Hill End</b> <br> <b>Fascinating and significant goldmining town</b> <br> Hill End is a well-preserved goldmining ghost town which is now an important historic site and a major tourist attraction, drawing about 35 000 visitors annually. Surrounded by some rugged mountain and gorge country, it is 870 m above sea-level and 275 km north-west of Sydney (via Turondale). The roads were carved out in the 19th century and are still largely unsealed. Access is either via Mudgee (66 km) or Bathurst. There are three approaches from Bathurst - via Sofala (78 km), Turondale (69 km) or along the old bridle track (57 km). The latter is a scenic route which follows the Macquarie and Turon Rivers. It is unsuitable for caravans and coaches and should not be attempted when wet.
Hill End - Culture and History
<b>Hill End</b> <br> <b>Fascinating and significant goldmining town</b> <br> Hill End is a well-preserved goldmining ghost town which is now an important historic site and a major tourist attraction, drawing about 35 000 visitors annually. Surrounded by some rugged mountain and gorge country, it is 870 m above sea-level and 275 km north-west of Sydney (via Turondale). The roads were carved out in the 19th century and are still largely unsealed. Access is either via Mudgee (66 km) or Bathurst. There are three approaches from Bathurst - via Sofala (78 km), Turondale (69 km) or along the old bridle track (57 km). The latter is a scenic route which follows the Macquarie and Turon Rivers. It is unsuitable for caravans and coaches and should not be attempted when wet.