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Blackguard Gully Reserve - Young

Direct Phone Number : (02) 6382 3394
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This historical site is significant to the early gold rush history of the township of Young.

Situated approximately two kilometres from the town centre, the Gully consists of three hectares of old gold mining remains and is the only dedicated prospecting area in the Young Shire. Remnants from the gold rush include parts of old pug mills, water races and diggings.

Try your hand at finding dome gold. Pans and fossicking equipment are available for hire from the from Lambing Flat Folk

Whats close?

accommodation

1.1 kms   Town House Budget Motor Inn
1.1 kms   Colonial Motel
1.2 kms   Young Tourist Park
1.4 kms   Adrianas B and B Country Retreat
1.5 kms   Australian Hotel Young
1.5 kms   Great Eastern Hotel Motel
1.6 kms   Young Federation Motor Inn
1.7 kms   Empire Hotel
1.7 kms   Commercial Hotel
1.8 kms   Cherry Blossom Motel
1.9 kms   Goldrush Motel
3.5 kms   Best Western Hilltops Retreat Motor Inn
4.9 kms   Marina Homestead Bed And Breakfast
0.5 kms   Verity Fruits Pty Ltd
1.5 kms   Lambing Flat Folk Museum
1.5 kms   Lindsays Woodonga Hill Winery
1.6 kms   JDS Jam Factory
1.6 kms   Torry Hill Orchard
1.7 kms   Young Visitor Information Centre
1.7 kms   Poppas Fudge Factory
1.9 kms   Lynton Orchard
2.3 kms   Pats Doll Train
2.4 kms   Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden
3.1 kms   Cherryhaven Orchards and Coffee Shop
3.8 kms   Chalkers Crossing Winery
5.8 kms   Petal Falls Orchard

events

1.6 kms   National Cherry Festival
2.0 kms   Lambing Flat Festival

information

1.5 kms   Young Visitor Information Centre

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