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Chesleigh Homestead

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Hill End Rd Sofala NSW 2795

Chesleigh Homestead, Sofala, New South Wales

wild, rustic shanty town, gold panning

Sofala (near Bathurst), NSW 2795. Telephone: (02) 6337 7077. Web: www.sofala.net.au Chesleigh is the heart of Sofala's colourful goldfields. A comfortable stopover amid the wild, rustic shanty towns of Sofala & Hill End. Lovely accommodation and genuine, delicious home cooking using fresh local produce. Dinner, B&B, weekends and extended stays.

Rates: From $90/person for dinner, B&B. Distance: 3 km from Sofala, 45 km from Bathurst. Rooms: 10 (6 with ensuite). Reservations: Required. Credit Cards: Accepted. Children: Welcome.

Features: Gold panning, horse riding, trout fishing, great food & terrific bush entertainment. A wealth of facilities.

Information about Sofala: Of all the old goldmining towns in New South Wales, Sofala is one of the most interesting and unusual. A village with an authentic old world charm, Sofala can legitimately claim to be 'Australia's oldest surviving gold town' as it developed on the back of Australia's first goldrush. Guides to the historic buildings of Sofala and surrounding area are available from the Sofala Souvenir Shop. To the north-east of Sofala are the Turon Technology Museum and the Wiruna Observatory. To the west is the fascinating goldmining ghost town of Hill End. Excellent homestead accommodation is available at Sofala.
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