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Three Creeks Tourist Mine

Three Creeks Tourist Mine allows you to step back in time to the mining days of old. Learn the history of the mining site and browse through the artefacts displayed in the museum.

Have a look at the display of  jewellery, gold, garnets, crystals and rock minerals, all of which are for sale.

 
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Try your hand at gold pannning, panning for garnets or sieve for perfectly formed quartz crystals. 

You keep what you find!

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Of historical interest at the site is Lady Morgan Reef and the following mines:

  • Edwards, Porter and Wakeley's
  • Hanton's
  • Neal's
  • Miller's Shaft

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Fossicking in the creek

There are several spots to fossick and participation is not governed by age, everyone gets to enjoy the thrill of the hunt!

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Bush Camping
There is much to see and do at the mine so bush camping is available.  Amenities and a BBQ area are provided.

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Contact: Paul & Joy
Three Creeks Tourist Mine
Upper Bingara  NSW  2404
Tel: 02) 6783 2224
Email:
Three Creeks Tourist Mine

Open Monday to Sunday
9am to 5pm

*  Please be advised that email is currently the only means of communication with Three Creeks Tourist Mine.
(Posted: Jan 15, 2013.)

 
Upper Bingara's history is rich and plays a huge role in the establishment of Bingara.
 
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