This multi will take you to a few historic destinations throughout the Woolshed Valley area, where you may learn a thing or two about the Gold Mining & Ned Kelly history of the area & enjoy the drive whilst you at it. We would not recommend to do this at night.
The starting point & WP2 can be accessed by a 2WD, but you will need a 4WD to access GZ, or a HIGH clearance Soft-roader. (Soft-roader not recommended after rain). You can also walk to GZ, but it will be a fairly steep uphill walk = Good Shoes, plenty of water & a bit of time.
The posted co-ordinates will bring you to a Beechworth Golden Legends sign at the site of 'The Woolshed' on the Beechworth - Chiltern Road- This will give you a brief history about how big the area was back in the mid 1800's.
As there is hardly any physical evidence of the historical remains through the Woolshed area, you will need to have a good imagination.
To locate WP2 - You will need to obtain to following information from this sign:
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How many Hotels were believed to be in the Woolshed area? A4.
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How many restaurants? B
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Gold was found in the Woolshed in 185C
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In what year did the miners start to move on? 185D
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In 1857 how many people are believed to have lived & worked in the area? 6E00
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How many Doctors? F
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How many stores? G9
You will find WP2 at: S36'AB.ACD E146'CB.EFG
At WP2 you will be at another historic area you can explore & imagine what it was like in days gone by. After reading the information you will be able to find the co-ords to locate GZ.
GZ - Please take care, as the area can be steep & slippery under foot in some areas. There is no designated parking area, so park as far off the track as you can. GZ is within 60-70 metres from the track. We had accuracy of 4m when placing the cache, but please give your GPS time to settle due to the surroundings.
You will be looking for an Ammo Tin full of goodies, specially put together by the GeoKid.
We hope you enjoy your drive through the area.
Bring your gold pan along & try your luck in the creek which runs along the side of the road in most spots.