VICTORIA HILL MINING RESERVE (BENDIGO, VICTORIA)

“The story of quartz mining on Victoria Hill lies at the heart of Bendigo”s historical status as the world”s richest and deepest reefing field. Gold was discovered on Victoria Hill in 1854, and by early 1855 claims had been taken up over its entire extent. The mines worked until 1954 and produced over 22 million ounces of gold. The Reserve features a self-guided walking trail with interpretive signs which passes various mining features including the poppet head tower providing spectacular views over Bendigo, open cuts and crushing machinery.”

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