Things to do in New South Wales, Australia: The Best Mines

June 9, 2021 Darleen Reid

New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017, the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
Restaurants in New South Wales

1. Poppet Head Park

37-39 Cessnock St, Kitchener, Cessnock, New South Wales 2325 Australia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Poppet Head Park

2. Montreal Goldfield

Wallaga Lake Road, Bermagui, New South Wales 2546 Australia +61 2 6493 3054 http://www.montrealgoldfield.org.au/
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Montreal Goldfield

Reviewed By christinesP5702SP

I thoroughly enjoyed Montreal Goldfield, the entire site is run by volunteers who do an amazing job conserving the unique history of one of only two Southern Hemisphere beach side gold finds. Learn about the rectangular shape of the pits, the mystery that gave Mystery Bay its name, methods of mining, the geology that led to gold being deposited and if you are lucky you may get to try dowsing! Take cash with you to pay the entry which goes toward maintaining the site. It was only $7 when I was there in 2021. If you are in the Bermagui area then it is well worth stopping in.

3. Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge, New South Wales Australia +61 2 6829 1670 http://lightningridgeinfo.com.au/car-door-tours.html
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4.5 based on 231 reviews

Lightning Ridge

Reviewed By 524katies524 - Wollongong, Australia

Lightning Ridge is a truly unique and amazing place. I travelled with two young children to experience a different aspect of Australia, and we all had an amazing and enriching experience. I recommend taking a 4-wheel drive, as many of the sights are off-road. We stayed at the Opal Caravan Park in a small but well-equipped and comfortable cabin, which was perfect. Highlights include: driving off-road, seeing wild emu, taking the Black Opal Tour, visiting some wonderful art galleries (JW Murray and Mary Bird to name a couple), the artesian bore baths, sunset at Nettleton's first shaft ridge, fossicking (in designated areas), seeing remote mining camps and huts, getting a sense of the life of an opal miner, and much more. It is a long drive from most places but worth a visit. The locals are extremely friendly and helpful. The landscape and terrain outside the main town is quite breathtaking. A couple of things to be mindful of - check weather conditions and roads before you travel, as some roads can be closed if there has been a lot of rain, and, use the Telstra network for mobile, as other telcos don't seem to have network coverage here.

4. Golden Gully

Hill End Road, Hill End, New South Wales Australia http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Walking-tracks/Golden-Gully-walking-track/map/
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Golden Gully

Reviewed By allenjc2017

I found walking through the gully created by the erosion caused by the mining for gold very exhilarating with many photographic opportunities.

5. Erith Coal Mine

Erith Coal Mine Track, Bundanoon, New South Wales 2578 Australia
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Erith Coal Mine

Reviewed By Emanpee - Sydney, Australia

This was a real surprise in terms of wonderful plant life and information along the path from Gambell picnic area (first carpark on left as enter national park), the historic coal mines, and the wonderful waterfall and almost grotto area beneath the mine entrances (the entrances are blocked by steel wire but can peer in). It is only 1km walk from the Gambell carpark on a very easy defined path, predominantly downhill but not excessively steep. On arriving at the creek, which is above the falls, you need to cross to a steel walkway and staircase down to the mine entrances and then a short scramble on less defined path to the pool below the falls. A very picturesque spot. For the return journey you can go back the same way, or if wanting to get the heart rate up, once back up the stairs to top of falls, go to the right and follow the firetrail back to the national park entrance roadway, similar 1km but 700m of steep and rocky uphill exertion.

6. Ophir Reserve

29 km north-east of Orange, Orange, New South Wales Australia
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4.0 based on 45 reviews

Ophir Reserve

The site of Australia's first important gold discovery has working gold mine.

7. Peak Hill Open Cut Experience

Frazer Street, Peak Hill, New South Wales Australia +61 2 6869 1981 http://visitparkes.com.au/attractions/peak-hill-open-cut-experience
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4.0 based on 88 reviews

Peak Hill Open Cut Experience

Reviewed By LisaMC1967 - Sydney, Australia

You can opt for a shorter visit or a longer (and safe) walk around the outer area of the mine. The viewing platform is easily accessible and very informative. The recorded talks near the two sculptures are great too.

8. Seven Oaks Fossicking

38 Rickeys Lane, Inverell, New South Wales Australia +61 2 6725 1582 http://www.sapphiresinverell.com.au
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Seven Oaks Fossicking

9. Ottery Arsenic Mine Site

Springfield Rd, Emmaville, New South Wales NSW 2371 Australia +61 2 6730 2400 http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/glen-innes-and-inverell-area/glen-innes/attractions/ottery-arsenic-mine
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Ottery Arsenic Mine Site

10. Junction Mine

Broken Hill, New South Wales 2880 Australia
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Junction Mine

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