The Caralulup Nature Conservation Reserve is a large area of bushland between Talbot, Caralulup and Stony Creek.
The reserve is filled with extensive evidence of historical gold workings. The area is filled with mine shafts, gullies and uneven ground, so be careful if walking off the track. The remains of
gold puddlers can be found near Potter Dam and off Quarry Track.
Stoney Creek School
Another point of interest within the Caralulup Nature Conservation Reserve is the Stony Creek School Reserve, located off Nuggetty Track.
According to the
Victorian Heritage Database, "it contains the archaeological remains of the 1869 Stony Creek School House and rare examples of school garden beds and educational rockeries dating from the first decade of the twentieth century. There are also some native and exotic trees planted while the school was in use."
Camping in the Caralulup Nature Conservation Reserve
Free camping is available at two sites within the Caralulup Nature Conservation Reserve:
Stoney Creek Track
- Large clearing
- No facilities
see also
PROSPECTORS AND MINERS ASSOCIATION VICTORIA
Established in 1980, the Prospectors and Miners Association of Victoria is a voluntary body created to protect the rights and opportunities of those who wish to prospect, fossick or mine in the State of Victoria, Australia.
You can support the PMAV in their fight to uphold these rights by
becoming a member. You'll also gain access to exclusive publications, field days, prospecting tips, discounts and competitions.
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