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Hi guys, I wasn't exactly sure which forum to post this in, but I just had a couple of questions regarding the general Bendigo area. I've just spent a couple of weeks up there for work and in my spare time have driven and walked around the majority of the former mining areas, but apart from...

Is this the 'Black Cameron' mine you are talking about? Do you know what is to happen with it in the future?

Hi Sharpy, How was the Toolshed? It's usually a great feed there and a decent atmosphere on a Sunday. Did you set up the highbanker? I'm not aware of either of those creeks producing anything but I only ever explore old mines and never hunt for the yellow stuff so I could be wrong. Pretty sure...

In typical fashion i've just found the maps. One map shows the location of the leases and the locations of two shafts, named Brights shaft and Ringwood shaft. Assuming their locations are accurate, google maps places them at around 27 Mt Dandenong Rd between Braeside Ave and Mines Rd. Both...

There is a poppet head (replica) and a few mining relics (skips etc) in the park at Ringwood Lake. Its been a few years since i've been there but I assume its still there. I can't recall if there was an information board detailing the history of the area or not. I was sure that I had a map...

Steiglitz? Parks Vic site say panning is allowed (in certain areas) but no detecting.

There's a video on youtube that someone has taken walking back out of the mine. Unfortunately it doesn't extend too far in anymore as it appears the roof has collapsed. I haven't made enough posts yet to be allowed to post a link, but a simple google search of 'struck oil mine youtube' will...