Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

Take a wander through the historic Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins, see close-up the gold processing works and enjoy the beauty of the rocky Adelong Creek. This hidden gem is the perfect spot for a picnic, taking some stunning photographs or to cool off in some of the deeper pools. Gold can still be found in the creek so why not try your hand at gold panning? Kids and adults alike will love every minute of a day spent at Adelong Falls

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Flanders Poppies at Adelong Falls Entrace

Visitors at the Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

The chimney at the Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

Students assessing the ruins at Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

Lower water wheel at the Gold Falls Gold Mill Ruins

Adelong Creek

Stone ruins at Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

Bush walk at Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

Boomerangs off the platform at Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

Bongongo School visit to Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

Adelong Falls Interpretive Panels

Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins

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A great destination on the Gold Trails is the Adelong Falls Gold Mine Ruins situated 1.5km from Adelong.

The Heritage listed ruins of the Reefer Battery located in a picturesque gorge on the Adelong Creek are the most enduring of the 15 ore crushing plants known to have served the Adelong miners.

The Reefer Battery, which dates back to 1869 , was built by Scottish partners David Wilson and William Ritchie to process gold ore mined in the hills above the ruins and in the wider district. Adelong Creek provided the power to drive the water wheels and gravity was used to feed the ore through the mill.

Alluvial gold was first discovered in the Adelong district in 1852 and was followed by the the discovery of reef gold in 1857. Reef mining ebbed and flowed until 1940.

The total mount of gold won from the in Adelong’s reefs from the 1850s to 1916 has been estimated at over 9000 kg.

The site has suffered many floods since construction but none so fierce as the flood of 15th October 2010. The important tailing ponds were demolished however much remains of the stone buildings and walls.

Self Guided Tour

Brochures are available in the visitor area and at Tumut Region Visitor Centre

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Physical address

The Tumut Region Visitor Centre is situated at the intersection of Gocup Road and the Snowy Mountains Highway, Tumut.

Opening times

Open 7 days. Closed Christmas Day.

Facilities and Features

A viewing platform located adjacent to the two car parks overlooks the heritage site with interpretive signage to assist visitors in understanding how the mill operated. Disability and access for for buses is provided from the lower car park. The visitors area is also equipped with picnic shelters and toilets.

Pricing and Conditions

Entrance to the Adelong Falls precinct is free however gold coin donations are welcome.
Donations to the conservation appeal are tax deductible.

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