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Emmaville

Emmaville is a village with a population of 519 (2016) in the New England region of New South Wales in Australia was a mining town that has been enduring a decline since the industry collapsed in Emmaville.

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17 places

  1. See

    Blatherarm Campground and Picnic Area

    Torrington State Conservation Area

    Unpowered sites - some sites may only be accessed by four-wheel-drive. Picnic tables, pit toilets, no showers, tank water available but must be treated or boiled, or preferably bring your own. Wood-fired barbecues but bring your own - gathering of firewood is not permitted. No pets. No smoking. Roads are boggy when wet.

    Booking essential for camping

  2. See

    Emmaville Mining Museum

    Showcases over 4,000 mineral and gemstone specimens, Foleys General Store Museum, a replica blacksmith's shop, an old wood-fired bakery, old mining equipment, the interior of an hessian-lined miner's hut, photographic collection, bottle collection.

    Fri-Wed 10AM-4PM - closed Thu and public holidaysA gold coin donation ($1-$2 per person)

  3. See

    Kings Plains National Park

    Kings Plains offers excellent bushwalking, swimming, ephemeral waterfalls. Campground (tents only, unpowered sites), picnic tables, barbecue facilities, toilets. Bring own drinking water, cooking water, firewood. No mobile phone signal. Roads are boggy when wet.

    Free entry - bookings essential for camping

  4. See

    Mystery Face Picnic Area

    Torrington State Conservation Area

    Parking area with picnic tables, from where you can set off on the Mystery Face Walking Track to explore fascinating rock formations and the Mystery Face. Bring binoculars for birdwatching and enjoy wildflower displays in spring. Walking track is a 2.6 km loop, Grade 3, 1 to 1.5 hours. Bring drinking water and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Find out more about the trail here. Roads are boggy when wet.

  5. See

    Ottery Mine Site

    Abandoned but preserved tin mine and arsenic mine site (made safe in 2003). Tin mined here from 1882, arsenic from 1920, mine closed 1957. Information boards explain the mine site. Short walk from the car park.

  6. See

    Pindari Dam

    Camping, barbecues, picnic areas, toilets, shower facilities, fishing, water sports, boat ramps, bushwalking. Phone number is the Inverell Tourist Information Centre

    Open 24 hours

  7. See

    Thunderbolt's Lookout

    Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the Torrington district. Grade 3 walking trail (2 km return, 30 min-1 hr, short steep sections, many steps, formed track) from the carpark at the Nomads Picnic area. The last 200 m of the trail is mostly steps, and then a steep climb up a 5 m ladder. Picnic tables, shelter, but no toilets at the picnic area. Bring own water.

    7AM-7PM

  8. See

    Ugly Corner Falls Walking Track

    Torrington State Conservation Area

    Track is 3 km return, 1-2 hours, Grade 4 with steps and steep sections, limited signage, not wheelchair accessible. Bring binoculars for bird watching. Roads are boggy when wet.

  9. Drink

    Club Hotel

    corner of Irby Street and O'Donnell Street

  10. Do

    Emmaville Swimming Pool

    35 Park Street

    Seasonal - phone for hours and fees

  11. Buy

    Foodworks Deepwater

    Convenience store.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-6:30PM, Sat 7AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-4PM

  12. Drink

    Tattersalls Hotel

    88 Moore Street

  13. Eat

    The Tin Cafe

    Fast food.

  14. Eat Not mapped

    Club Hotel

    Pub fare.

  15. Do Not mapped

    Emmaville Gemfest and Swap Meet

    Held at end Sep/early Oct

  16. Do Not mapped

    Gemorama

    Annual gem festival.

    Held in Jun

  17. Eat Not mapped

    Tattersalls Hotel

    Pub fare.