Diggings Tour

Uncover the triumphs, troubles and mischief of goldfields life.
Gold panning in river

Not everyone struck gold, but everyone has a story

Follow a costumed guide into the diggings and discover the ambition, hardship and occasional mischief that defined life on the goldfields. 

Who got rich? Who went broke? And what would you have done? Try your hand at gold panning afterwards to find out!

Duration: 20 minutes

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