Trek through the lush rain forest surrounding Coopers Creek or take the kids for a dip, it may be a little chilly though. You can learn the history of the location by taking a look at the Copper Mine Hotel, one of the few buildings which still stand. Learn some of the history of Coopers Creek where for a long time copper, limestone and silver were mined.
Coopers Creek came to being when a gold prospector by the name of Donald MacLeod, while prospecting for gold found a vein of good quality copper at the junction of the Thomson River and Coopers Creek in 1864. Over the years coopers creek didn't produce much gold but did produce copper, platinum, silver, palladium and lime, which was transported to Sale, Port Albert and Melbourne for sale. The Coopers Creek the Copper Mine Hotel was rebuilt and for a couple of years was popular with weekend travellers but has since closed.
The camping area at Coopers Creek has been redeveloped and is a very good camping area right next to the river and offers excellent swimming, fishing and bushwalking. The area contains many historical sites that are remnants of Coopers Creek areas mining heyday in the 1800’s.
Visit the remains of the old Copper Mine and smelter on the other side of the river from the camping area. Other historical sites in the Coopers Creek area include 2 old Lime Kilns as well the sole remaining grave at the Coopers creek cemetery as well the nearby gold mining township of Walhalla.
There are several places to stop at Coopers Creek where visitors can enjoy a picnic. For those planning to stay for a while, camping grounds are also available. The running creek and green forestry make this location a very special one. Come and experience nature's best.
Extract from Gippsland in picture http://www.gippslandinpicture.com/locations/coopers_creek/home.html
The area the cache is in can be accessed by 2 wheel drives.
Be warned this area can get quite busy with motor bikes and 4x4’s, especially in the spring and summer months. So be in on your guard