Chillagoe

Spent a couple of days here in Chillagoe at the free Showgrounds camping area. Very hot dry and dusty here at the moment, and no facilities available except access to their water taps. Perfect for washing our clothes. 😎
We walked into the little town and had a beer at the old “Post Office Hotel”, and spent time chatting to the Publican and his wife who were a really nice couple.
Chillagoe is famous for its limestone caves. We booked a Ranger guided tour through the Trezkin Cave and learned a little about Stalagmites and Stalagtites. Apparently Stalagmites start to form on the bottom of the cave and MIGHT grow to the top and Stalagtites start to form on the top of the cave and hang on TIGHT as they grow towards the bottom.
We also had a look at Balancing Rock and then a quick look at the old Smelters ruins, which were in use for 40 odd years after the discovery of copper in the area.Read more