History Hill
Highlights
- Explore over 10,000 gold rush artefacts, immersing yourself in Australia's rich colonial history at History Hill.
- Venture into the 175-metre underground mine, experiencing the thrill of mining life firsthand in Hill End.
- Inspect steam engines and mining tools, connecting with the ingenuity of past generations in a unique museum setting.
- Wander through the diverse exhibits, including rare uranium glass and convict history, for an engaging family-friendly outing.
Just 1.5 kilometres north-east of the Hill End Historic Site and 79kms from Bathurst, is History Hill, a museum and underground mine.
You can spend hours at the History Hill Museum browsing over 10,000 gold rush and colonial-era artefacts as well as: Mining tools, Historic Photos, Steam Engines, Stamper Batteries, Gold Scales, Blacksmith Shop/Stables, Rare Uranium Glass, Chinese Connection, Geology Section and Colonial and Convict History.
If you’re feeling adventurous, there’s a 175-metre underground mine purposely built for visitors to experience – The Son of Hope.
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- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- NSW – Visit Bathurst
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