Overview
Join a Discovery ranger on a family-friendly spotlight tour under the stars at Hill End Historic Site. It’s a fascinating night out between Bathurst and Mudgee.
- When
- 9 and 17 July 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
- 2 October 2026, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- 9 October 2026, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Meet 15 minutes before each tour starts.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. We’ll take an easy 1km to 2km walk on unsealed paths with gentle hills. Suitable for adults and kids over 5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Price
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Adult $20 per person. Concession $17 per person. Children $14 per person. Family $65 (2 adults and 2 children).
- Meeting point
- Outside the Hill End Heritage Centre.
- What to
bring - Clothes for all weather conditions, drinking water, raincoat, snacks, torch
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone the Hill End Historic Site Office on 02 6370 9050 for more information or book online.
Get to know this historic village and its leafy surrounds in a new light as the sun sets and we search for signs of nocturnal life. You could spot microbats, possums, owls, kangaroos and wallabies on this easy 2km stroll.
Then, step back in time as your Discovery ranger brings Hill End’s gold rush days to life with fascinating tales and local legends. Don’t forget to bring your torch.
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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.
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