Woolshed Falls
This gold mine–turned–swimming hole is the perfect summer picnic spot, immersed in nature and history.

📜 Gold mine turned swimming hole, located in Chiltern-Mount Pilot National Park.
🔍 Site of an extensive gold-digging encampment a century ago, featuring cascading falls, a deep plunge pool, and rich gold rush history.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy natural showers, baths, and waterslides, with a deep plunge pool for swimming.
🏞️ Great for picnics and families, with two short walking tracks.
📜 Explore gold mining history and marks of gold-digging, immersed in nature.
📸 Observation deck offers spectacular views, especially after heavy rain.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Rocks can be very slippery, especially after rain, and children need close supervision.
🚧 Uneven ground and old mining shafts present hazards.
🚫 Rock jumps off ledges are possible but dangerous.

Tips

👟 Suitable, sturdy footwear is advised for exploring.
🗓️ Best visited in early summer or after heavy rainfall.
🚗 Don't miss nearby historic gold mining town of Beechworth, a 10-minute drive.

Hours

🕒 Always Open.

Facilities

🍔 Picnic tables and barbecue facilities available.

Parking

🅿️ Clearly marked car park available.

Toilets

🚽 Clean toilet facilities available.

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