Historic Water Race walking track (2.6km), Mullion Range State Conservation Area, New South Wales

Historic Water Race walking track is a 2.6km, grade 4 hike located in the Mullion Range State Conservation Area, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 2.6km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Circuit

Start: Ostini Firetrail

End: Ostini Firetrail

Location: Mullion Range State Conservation Area

Closest town: Ophir

New South Wales

From state capital: 268km

Longitude: 149.1835867

Latitude: -33.16355333

Hike summary

Historic Water Race walking track is a living legacy of Australia's early and intriguing gold mining history. Intrepid gold miners made the track by hand in the 1860s, and today you can still see how water was captured and directed from Summer Hill Creek down to the mining areas. See the precision of construction; the miners painstakingly hand-cut rocks in order to create accurate contour levels.
When you're not experiencing this gold mining heritage, cool off with a swim, or go fishing in the waterhole at the bottom of nearby The Falls Water Falls. Summer Hill Creek also offers some spectacular scenic views. Because you'll be starting this track at Fourth Crossing picnic area, you can enjoy a picnic before or after your journey of discovery.

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Tips

It's a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat and drinking water
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
There is limited/no mobile reception in this park

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

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Location

Getting there

Historic Water Race walking track is in the Fourth Crossing precinct of Mullion Range State Conservation Area. To get there, travel north-east from Orange along Ophir Road for 19km to Fourth Crossing picnic area. Parking Parking is available nearby at Fourth Crossing picnic area.

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About the region

Mullion Range State Conservation Area in the Country NSW region
Mullion Range State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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