Heritage Walking Track

Natural Attractions

The Heritage walking track begins at the remains of an 1870’s stone bridge abutments. This short walk takes you along the original Minmi Back Creek rail embankment to Brown’s Colliery No. Two mine, ending at the large brick tower of an original ventilation shaft from the old mine. The return walk to the carpark along Blue Gum Road passes by the dam constructed to wash coal before transportation.

As you wind through dry eucalypt forest you may see goannas basking in patches of sunlight, hear the hum of cicadas and glimpse birds flitting through the trees. Look out for the grey goshawk, you’ll be able to tell it from its powerful yellow legs and talons. This walk offers a wonderful blend of history and nature; everchanging as the bush reclaims the landscape.

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Tree Top adventure park, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

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Heritage walking track, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

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Back creek picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

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Lace goanna, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © DPIE

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