During the early 19th century there were traces of gold found in the Canberra/ Queanbeyan area. This was the main reason for the popping up of the Bywong Town Gold Mining Village. Number of historical events, attached to this place, makes it popular and attractive in front of the international tourists. Bywong Town Gold Mining Village is basically situated in the northern hemisphere of Canberra, 28 kms away from the heart of the city.

The authentic look of the setting, which has now become a heritage for the city, is still well preserved. It�s mesmerizing to envisage the by-gone days when people tried their luck in these goldfields. Now, Bywong Town Gold Mining Village basically caters to the visitors as a picnic spot and tourist attraction. While touring around the village, one gets to known about the lifestyle and existence of those miners and witnesses the vintage machineries.

Even today people, visiting Bywong Town Gold Mining Village, pan for gold and some other historical existence. Apart from tourists, large number of students also visits Bywong Town Gold Mining Village to study about the past. Be a part of Bywong Town Gold Mining Village, which is a complete contrast of other sightseeing of Canberra, with the experienced tour guides.

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