Description

This short and easy walking track in central Kosciuszko National Park offered insight into Australian gold rush history. Distance: 1.2km loop Time suggested: 30min - 1hr This fascinating walk was a popular way to explore the history of Kiandra, home to one of the shortest gold rushes in Australian history, from November 1859 to March 1861. At its peak in April 1860, up to 8,000 people were staking their hopes on the Kiandra diggings. Within a few years, they had given up and the population of this remote mountain town had stabilised at just 350. The short self-guided walk started at the former courthouse, in the fire-affected Kiandra Heritage precinct, and provided plenty of informative signs along the way to show what life might have been like in this historic town. Pets are not permitted. No camping or overnight parking allowed.