
Heritage Walking Track

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Blue Gum Hills Regional Park
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About
The Heritage walking track begins at the remains of an 1870's stone bridge abutments. This short walk takes you along the original Minmi Back Creek rail embankment to Brown’s Colliery No. Two mine, ending at the large brick tower of an original ventilation shaft from the old mine. The return walk to the carpark along Blue Gum Road passes by the dam constructed to wash coal before transportation.
As you wind through dry eucalypt forest you may see goannas basking in patches of sunlight, hear the hum of cicadas and glimpse birds flitting through the trees. Look out for the grey goshawk, you'll be able to tell it from its powerful yellow legs and talons. This walk offers a wonderful blend of history and nature; everchanging as the bush reclaims the landscape.
The walk at a glance
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park · North Coast
Join the Heritage walking track for a glimpse into the park’s mining history. This short walk follows the old rail embankment to a ventilation shaft from the 1870s.
- Difficulty
- Grade 4 · Hard
- Distance
- 3km loop
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
What to bring
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Drinking water
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Website
Visit websiteNewcastle office
02 4946 4100npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where you'll be
Blue Gum Hills Road
Minmi NSW 2287









