Captains Flat Heritage Walk
Highlights
- Explore historic buildings like the old hospital and post office, immersing yourself in Captains Flat's rich heritage.
- Stroll along the Molonglo River, enjoying picturesque views and the tranquil atmosphere of Wilkins Park.
- Drive up the old mine road for breathtaking lookout views over the township and the historic mining site.
- Discover the Captains Flat Hotel, home to Australia's longest bar, and savour a drink steeped in local history.
Captains Flat is a quaint little village nestled on the Molonglo River, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range.
The origin of name is said to come from a bull named Captain who was known to graze on the flat grassy paddocks near the Molonglo River. Take this stroll around the village to explore its many historic buildings, such as the old hospital, former post office and Captains Flat Hotel, as well as attractions like the Lake George Mine entrance and the Miners’ Memorial. Drive up the old mine road behind Captain Flat Hotel to get to the town lookout with breathtaking views across the township and the old mining site.
Among the many places worth exploring are the historic Police Station and Court House (1896) with the crest of Queen Victoria; Wilkins Park (beside the Molonglo River) – named after Bert Wilkins, the Mine Operations Manager, it has an historic water trough as well as good picnic facilities; and the Captains Flat Hotel (1938) which, when it opened, boasted the longest bar (over 30 metres) in Australia.
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