Ophir
The Ophir gold find, by John Lister and William Tom in 1851 was Australia's first and gave the early settlement of Orange a firm foundation.
Unfortunately 10 months after the Ophir strike, it dried up leaving Ophir today as a reserve only.
It is a historic reminder of the days of the gold rush. A great family activity trying your hand and luck at panning for gold or you can take a tour through "Gunnadoo", a genuine working goldmine.
There are picnic grounds on the bank of Summer Hill Creek in the reserve.
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