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.
- Price
- Free (donations accepted). Free park entry.
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Craigmoor House
Step back in time at heritage Craigmoor House in Hill End Historic Site. Home to the Marshall family for nearly a century, this lovingly preserved building has fascinating tales to tell about life in a mining town during colonial times.
Bald Hill tourist mine
Bald Hill tourist mine in Hill End is closed to school groups and guided tours while NPWS seeks expressions of interest from commercial operators interested in offering this service.
Valentines mine
Valentines mine is a short drive from Hill End’s town centre. When you visit, you’ll find out about Australia’s reef mining history.
Hospital picnic area
Hospital picnic area is in Hill End Historic Site, near Village walking track. It’s a great spot to relax, connect with friends and enjoy a barbecue before you move on to the next art, culture or history attraction.
Beaufoy Merlin lookout
Beaufoy Merlin lookout offers spectacular views and an excellent vantage point to see the true scale of former mining activities. It’s also great for photography.
Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area
Bill Lyle Reserve is an ideal place to picnic at Hill End Historic Site. You’ll find free barbecues, picnic tables and a playground for the kids.
Bald Hill lookout
Bald Hill lookout offers stunning views of historic Hill End’s countryside. It’s a short 3km drive from the town centre and offers magnificent sunset moments.
Cornish Quartz roasting pits
The quartz roasting pits are a short drive from Hill End and are a significant historical remnant of Australia’s earlier mining heritage.
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.