Book Keepers Cottage
Highlights
- Explore the historic Book Keepers Cottage, showcasing the unique wattle and daub construction from 1861.
- Discover Tuena's rich gold mining history at this landmark, once vital for tallying gold before transport.
- Stroll along Bathurst Street to admire this well-preserved heritage site, a testament to local craftsmanship.
- Capture stunning photos of the cottage's exterior, offering a glimpse into Australia's pioneering past.
Tuena is renowned for the wattle and daub hut known as the Book Keepers Cottage. This is the best example of the numerous wattle and daub buildings in the district.
The Book Keepers Cottage was built in 1861 and was used as a place to tally up gold before being transported to its destination by horse drawn coach and armed escorts.
For directions please see Parsons Store Tuena. Please note that you can only view this building from the outside.
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- Visitor Information Centre
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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