Montreal Goldfield

South Coast NSW


Around 7km north of the centre, boardwalks and paths lead through forest to the mine shafts of this atypical goldfield, created when alluvial gold from the nearby hills was washed onto the coastal sandbar. Access is by informative guided tour (1½ hours).


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