Overview
Royal Hotel closed
The Royal Hotel at Hill End Historic Site is closed from October 2025 for refurbishments.
Transport yourself back to the gold rush era at the historic Royal Hotel, where you can stop for a drink or bite to eat in the bistro or beer garden, after exploring the abundant heritage at Hill End Historic Site.
- Type
- Cafes and kiosks
- Where
- 4 Beyers Avenue, Hill End, NSW, 2850 - in Hill End Historic Site in Country NSW
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Opening times
Closed for refurbishment from October 2025.
In its heyday, Hill End had enough thirsty residents to service a whopping 28 pubs. Now, the Royal Hotel is the only remaining public house in town, offering drinks and dining in it's licensed bar, or the family-friendly dining room or outdoor garden bistro.
Shoot some pool, check out the memorabilia from days of old, relax by the wood fire in winter, or refuel before discovering the heritage attractions and gold mining relics on a self-guided or guided tour.
Built in 1872, this two-storey, privately-run business has seen extensive restoration works, but the charm of the gold rush era remains.
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Conservation program:
Hill End Historic Site buildings conservation
A gold mining site since the 1850s, Hill End Historic Site is listed on the State Heritage Register for its cultural, scientific, and social value to generations of Australians. Located approximately 300km north-west of Sydney, Hill End is the focus of an ongoing conservation and adaptive re-use program to safeguard its valuable history.
Also see
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Hill End Heritage Centre
Hill End Heritage Centre's interactive museum displays and historic information are the perfect introduction to any visit to Hill End Historic Site.
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General Store
General Store is an icon of built heritage in Hill End, inviting you to a unique dining experience surrounded by history, and offering coffee and groceries.
Operated by
- Hill End Historic Site office
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Closed weekends and public holidays.
- 02 6370 9050
- hill.end@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 5 Beyers Avenue, Hill End NSW 2850
Park info
- in Hill End Historic Site in the Country NSW region
Hill End Historic Site is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
What's nearby:
Things to do (22)
- 4WD touring (2)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (2)
- Cafes and kiosks (3)
- Educational activities (1)
- Historic heritage (19)
- Other experiences (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (2)
- Sightseeing (4)
- Visitor centres (1)
- Walking (3)