The Bearded Mining Co

Coal smoke, untamed beards and cups of steaming billy tea – this is West Coast life as it was at the turn of last century.

Call in at the Miner’s Hut to hear the stories of the past and take a trip back in time in the hut with all the modern cons – central heating, SKY TV and an indoor outdoor flow.

Bringing history further to life are the Bearded Mining Company at the Miners Hut. This replica hut depicting 1860s style housing is made of native cedar slabs and set amongst native plantings right in the heart of town on Broadway.

Gavin, Peter and Geoff are 'in residence' all year, and welcome visitors in to learn how a miner lived in the 19th century when the promise of gold lured thousands of prospectors to the area.

You can sit in front of the fire, enjoy a cup of tea, watch pieces of iron and steel being shaped on the blacksmith forge or try your hand at gold panning where flakes of gold are 'guaranteed' to be found.