yerranderie ghost town

Discussion in 'Australia' started by atgreg, Nov 28, 2005. Today it is empty of residents but full of history and charm. Yerranderie: Yerranderie - ghost town is NOWHERE NEAR GOULBURN - See 8 traveler reviews, 21 candid photos, and great deals for Goulburn, Australia, at Tripadvisor. Yerranderie is a ghost town located near Kanangra-Boyd National Park of New South Wales, Australia in Wollondilly Shire. Author Jim Barrett’s Story of a Ghost Town – Less than 100 kilometers from the GPO in Sydney lies the relic of pioneering Australia the one time Silver Mining town of Yerranderie isolated by the sprawling tentacles of Lake Burragorang during the 1890’s to the 1950 ‘s. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > atgreg, Nov 28, 2005 #1. atgreg Africatwinarama. Other restored buildings include two miners cottages as well as several shops. Yerranderie Ghost Town - March 25,26 A ride to the old mining town of Yerranderie, approx 150km SW of Sydney but it's a 300km ride to get around Warragamba Dam. Yerranderie Regional Park is popular with history buffs and 4WD adventurers for its mining heritage, forgotten ghost town, bushwalking tracks and old silver mine relics. It was reached by heading west from Oakdale, but is now cut off from this direct access due to the creation of … Yerranderie Ghost Town is an Historic Silver Mining Town managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Welcome to Private Ghost Town Yerranderie, a perfect destination for the whole family. And Yerranderie became a ghost town in the 1930s when the price of silver dropped. The caretakers live in Krubi Cottage nearby. Step back in time at Yerranderie Regional Park, where an intriguing former mining settlement turned ghost town is nestled within a vast and rugged wilderness landscape. Located North East from the ghost town of Yerranderie in the Warragamba Catchment area is this unique 40 acres (approx) of freehold land. Yerranderie is a deserted silver mining town on the outskirts of Sydney, as the crow flies. Start This article has been rated as Start-Class on the project's quality scale. Joined: Mar 10, 2003 Oddometer: 10,043 Location: Sydney Australia. Apparently the local station was sinking fence posts when evidence of the ore was seen, sparking the development of the area. A bridge has been installed across the top of one of the large mineshafts on Silver Peak Mine, so you can gaze right down into the mine. Yerranderie is a deserted silver mining town on the outskirts of Sydney, as the crow flies. Goulburn Tourism; Goulburn Accommodation; Goulburn Bed and Breakfast; Goulburn Holiday Rentals; Goulburn Holiday Packages; Goulburn Flights; Goulburn Restaurants If your interests lie with history, mining, scenic bush-walking or wildlife this quaint village hidden in the national park has it all. Yerranderie Ghost Town - March 25,26 A ride to the old mining town of Yerranderie, approx 150km SW of Sydney but it's a 300km ride to get around Warragamba Dam. Camping in a silver mining ghost town located in NSW Australia. After almost 50 km, Yerranderie: an old mining town, once the home of 2000 people, and now a ghost town. At one time the town was home to 2,000 people, until the mining industry collapsed in 1927. But the address shows MAIN ST, GOULBURN This is WRONG. 1999, Yerranderie ghost town / by ATTA Marketing, North Sydney College of TAFE marketing students 1999 ATTA Marketing [North Sydney, N.S.W.] Yerranderie is a silver mining ghost town located near the Kanangra-Boyd national park. But the address shows MAIN ST, GOULBURN This is WRONG. It is the hub of a scenic walking area adjacent to the wilderness. It’s also a great spot to see interesting wildlife, as the township is set in a large sanctuary with mobs of grey kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, walleroos and mountain birds in natural bushland. Using Google Street View Trekker, we've captured imagery across a range of NSW national parks and attractions. Please enable javascript to access the full functionality of this site. Yerranderie Regional Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. It’s also a great area to go 4WD touring. Wikipedia Citation. Take a virtual tour of Yerranderie Private Town captured with Google Street View Trekker. Yerranderie is a silver mining ghost town located near the Kanangra-Boyd national park. Yerranderie Regional Park is popular with history buffs and 4WD adventurers for its mining heritage, forgotten ghost town, bushwalking tracks and old silver mine relics. It is the hub of a scenic walking area adjacent to the wilderness. Little is known of the property and is something you don't see often. Australian/Harvard Citation. The final nail in the coffin was in 1959 when the Warragamba Dam cut the town off from Sydney. Stay safe with these after-fire tips for visitors, Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, Department of Planning, Industry & Environment, Become a Parks Eco Pass licensed tour operator. Yeranderie GHOST TOWN Camp with Kangaroos in AUSTRALIA #LBP #LukeBoydPeters #Hiking #Camping #Bushcraft #4WD #Outback #Outdoors #Nature #GhostTown #Yerranderie #NSW #NewSouthWales #Australia It is set in an Historic Silver Mining area, listed on the register of the National Estate and in a large private sanctuary abounding with mobs of grey forrester kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, walleroos and mountain birds in natural bushland. Yerranderie Location: South West - Wollondilly Yerranderie Private Town is one of NSW's most authentic, unchanged silver mining ghost towns, cut off by the man-made Lake Burragorang which was created when Warragamba Dam was built. Yerranderie is a silver mining ghost town located near the Kanangra-Boyd national park. The old town is less than 100 kilometres from the Sydney GPO, yet it is probably as remote as any other mountain village in Australia. Apparently the local station was sinking fence posts when evidence of the ore was seen, sparking the development of the area. Yerranderie is a ghost town that once prospered as a silver and lead mining operation. Yerranderie was a silver and lead mining town from late in the 19th Century to about 1950 but is now a ‘ghost town’ with a fascinating story of considerable heritage significance and tourist interest. Yerranderie is an historical ghost town which is now run by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. By that stage, it was already practically abandoned anyway. If your interests lie with history, mining, scenic bush-walking or wildlife this quaint village hidden in the national park has it all. Yerranderie : story of a ghost town / Jim Barrett J. Barrett Glenbrook, N.S.W 1995. My mother wrote this account of her family's experience of Yerranderie, a small town west of Sydney, during WWII. There are ruins and photos of the good old days, and a few walking tracks to visit what is left from the old mines, and the Yerranderie peak. Stay at Yeranderie for between $12 (camping) and $50 (heritage accommodation) a night, +61 (0)2 4659 6165,www.yerranderie.com Standing amongst the wooden and corrugated iron buildings in the old silver mining town of Yerranderie, my mind’s eye could hear the whispers, the laughter of people long gone drifting on the breeze… Access is via a dirt road normally suitable for 2WD vehicles, although 4WD is recommended. With the construction of… There are ruins and photos of the good old days, and a few walking tracks to visit what is left from the old mines, and the Yerranderie peak. Stay safe with these after-fire tips for visitors. Take a tour of the nearby silver mining fields, the most prominent of which are Silver Peak Mine, Colon Peak Mine, Wonga Mine and Wollondilly Mine. The town has now been donated to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It’s a 2hrs 30mins (100km) drive from Oberon so it’s really best suited for a weekend trip OR a DAY VISIT from Oberon or Jenolan Caves.You can stay overnight in the campground and soon again in one of the historic buildings. At Private Town campground, you can camp near the historic ghost town with its rich mining heritage, while enjoying the rugged wilderness of Yerranderie Regional Park. The town became a ghost town when the silver mines ran out. In the years immediately prior to World War I it had a population of over 2,000 and between 1900 and 1912 the mines in the area yielded 5,381,000 ounces of silver, 9,951 ounces of gold and over 12,000 tons of lead. After almost 50 km, Yerranderie: an old mining town, once the home of 2000 people, and now a ghost town. Yerranderie Village a Ghost Town. At this early mining settlement you can explore a NSW ghost town that’s been lovingly preserved, with many relics remaining. Country singer Frank Ifield immortalised the event with his song “Yerranderie”. [3] Aircraft also occasionally fly out from Camden Airport. Yerranderie Regional Park is popular with history buffs and 4WD adventurers for its mining heritage, forgotten ghost town, bushwalking tracks and old silver mine relics.Step back in time at Yerranderie Regional Park, where an intriguing former mining settlement turned ghost town is nestled within a vast and rugged wilderness landscape.Getting to Yerranderie involves following 76… Check park alerts and visit COVID-19 updates for more information before visiting any park. Play. Enjoy the excitement of travelling along bush roads, spot the native animals and glimpse occasional views of the Burragorang Valley . Yerranderie is a ghost town located near Kanangra-Boyd National Park of New South Wales, Australia in Wollondilly Shire. It’s a 2hrs 30mins (100km) drive from Oberon so it’s really best suited for a weekend trip OR a DAY VISIT from Oberon or Jenolan Caves.You can stay overnight in the campground and soon again in one of the historic buildings. Yerranderie Private Town is one of NSW’s most authentic, unchanged silver mining ghost towns, having been carefully preserved to retain its historic past. From 1899 to 1914 the town prospered. It's worth sharing. … Yerranderie is, after all, a "ghost town". Yerranderie: Yerranderie - ghost town is NOWHERE NEAR GOULBURN - See 8 traveler reviews, 21 candid photos, and great deals for Goulburn, Australia, at Tripadvisor. For day visitors, please avoid busy parks between 11am and 2pm on weekends and during summer to avoid congestion. It is over 160 km to the north of Goulburn, and 100 km SE of the town of Oberon. There are ruins and photos of the good old days, and a few walking tracks to visit what is left from the old mines, and the Yerranderie peak. The town became a ghost town when the silver mines ran out. Yerranderie is divided into two parts. ROAD TRIP ~ Yerranderie Ghost Town - Yerranderie Regional Park ~ The kids will love it. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > atgreg, Nov 28, 2005 #1. atgreg Africatwinarama. When the Broken Hill mine went on strike, the workers at Yerranderie were required to join that strike by their union. Yerranderie Ghost Town in Kirribilli, NSW, 2061. Business contact details for Yerranderie Ghost Town including phone number, reviews & map location - TrueLocal It's now a living museum where visitors can stay. Please see Wikipedia's template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Discussion in 'Australia' started by atgreg, Nov 28, 2005. In its heyday between 1900 and 1914, Yerranderie was a thriving mining town with over 2,000 residents and services including a school, three churches, two butchers, one hotel, a police station and Court House and a … Author Jim Barrett’s Story of a Ghost Town – Less than 100 kilometers from the GPO in Sydney lies the relic of pioneering Australia the one time Silver Mining town of Yerranderie isolated by the sprawling tentacles of Lake Burragorang during the 1890’s to the 1950 ‘s.

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