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Chiltern's Tourist Attractions Any Attractions that are underlined are linked to further information
There are approximately 70 Tourist Attractions Listed Below
Yeddonba aboriginal art site is "hidden" in the bush near Mt Pilot. This site is well worth a visit as it has been clearly labelled, well set out and clearly marked pathways, fully maintained and provides some extremely interesting facts, spectacular views and a "strange feeling" being in a sacred place. The rock caves are also fascinating. It will leave you with the question of how were these "Chiltern" aboriginals able to paint a Tasmanian Tiger ?
ABORIGINAL ART
ABORIGINAL ARTIFACTS Athenaeum Doma Mungi Gallery
ABORIGINAL TOWN NAMES A listing of aboriginal town names and their meanings from the North East.
ANTIQUES The Star Hotel
ANTIQUE BICYCLES
ANTIQUE CARS The Star Hotel The Motor Museum
A marvellous collection of Chiltern History, collections of bottles, clothing, equipment, photographs, books and artifacts.
BAGPIPES AND SHILLELAGHS A shop full of celtic items BAKERY A range of freshly baked treats.
BICYCLE TRACKS White Box Walking Track Forest Roads Chiltern Historic Drive, 25Km trip Brochures on the tracks available at the tourist information.
BIRDWATCHING Chiltern is regarded as one of the most significant birdwatching locations in Southern Australia. There are four endangered species of birds in the forests, including the Regent Honeyeater and the Turquoise Parrot. There are over 220 species of birds recorded in the area.
BIRD TRAILS There are 4 bird trails in Chiltern set out for both the amateur and the professional birdwatcher. For more information on these trails and information on how and where to see specific species, click this link.
Pottery made and sold in Chiltern.
BRIC A BRACK Rule Second Hand Shop Shannons Trading Co
CEMETERIES Chiltern Pioneer Cemetery. Opened in 1858 and 73 people were buried there. The original grave markers and fences were made of wood, and were all removed in 1934 and 1935 and used as firewood.The cemetery closed in 1859 after only one year of use as the ground was too hard to dig. Chiltern Old Cemetery, 1859 to 1881. Closed as land was too wet and soggy. Chiltern New Cemetery, opened 1881
CHARCOAL BURNER PETROL CONVERSION Athenaeum
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND At Lake Anderson, Tourist Park.
Authentic heritage display. Family history research. 0357 261 467
CHILTERN CHERRY FARM Inquire at Info Centre
Commencing at the Historic Star Hotel and Theatre the walk will cover many of the Historic Buildings and features of Chiltern in a relaxed 1.5 hour walk. Click on the heading to see the walk in more detail.
Or the Yellow Footed Antechinus 0357 261 611 The legend of Chiltern's very own native mouse which brings health and prosperity Mouse products to buy over this web site.
Made and sold in Chiltern
See Tourist Information Centre. Locally made Honey.
80 restored hand operated petrol pumps, some antique cars and motorbikes. 0357 261 236 Made and sold in Chiltern. CYANIDE DAM AND HONEYEATER PICNIC PARK A beautiful small dam or lake with unusual colouring an eary coppery red or cyanide colour. Many native grasses around the lake. Picnic facilities and a walking track.
COURT HOUSE
DERRINGER PISTOL Athenaeum DRIVE TOURS Chiltern Historic Drive, 25Km, round trip Cyanide Dam Picnic Drive, 5 Km, one way Magenta Gold Mine Drive, 6 Km, round trip. Mt Pilot, Yeddonga Aboriginal Site, Drive, 11 Km, one way
Forest View Emu Farm, by appointment, bus groups welcome. Phone (03) 5726 1337
ENDANGERED BIRD SPECIES Chiltern Forest is home to 4 endangered bird species.
FEDERATION PAINTING 1st PARLIAMENT 1901
FURNITURE MAKER Bogetti's Furniture and Variety Store. Made and sold in Chiltern
GALLERY
GAOL Original Double Cell Lock Up
Gold Dredge ( El Dorado )
Gold Mines
Magenta Gold Mine ( Chiltern ) Rose of Sharon ( Rutherglen ) Chiltern was founded in the Golden era, and had many mines in and around the town.The Magenta Gold Mine is well worth a visit, and is less than 2 kilometres from town. On the opposite side of the Hume Highway is Cyanide Dam Picnic Area, another former Gold producing area, and Cyanide Dam still has the very eary cyanide colour, a type of coppery red. Cyanide is used in the treatment of Gold.
The legend of the magical Chiltern Golden Mouse. Mouse products for sale over this web site.
GOLF COURSE Chiltern Golf Course
GUIDED TOURS OF CHILTERN From Athenaeum Museum 0357 261 467
GUM LEAF PAINTINGS Athenaeum
HISTORIC PRINTING MACHINES
HORSE RIDING Trail Rides - Mt Pilot Tourist Farm Commercial apiary producing wax and a variety of honey to taste and buy. Honey is sold in quantities ranging from gift size to bulk. 0357 261 286
IRONBARK FOREST Chiltern Forest, known as Box Ironbark National Park
LAKES Chiltern Number One Dam Chiltern Number Two Dam
LINE OF TYPE MACHINE
LOOKOUTS
MADE IN CHILTERN Press Here to See Items Made in Chiltern
Only 3 Kms from the Tourist Info, well worth a look.
MAJOR MITCHELL MONUMENT Monument to Major Mitchell who passed by on 17th October 1836.
MALVERN STAR MOTORISED BICYCLE Motor Museum
MOVIES Chiltern's Street Scape is so interesting and picturesque that it has been used in three movies, Ride a Wild Pony The True Story of Spit McPhee My Brother Tom
Mount Pilot is only 11 kilometres from town, and has an easy drive along a short dirt road to nearly the summit. There is a wonderful 360 degree view of the forest, farmlands and hills. Chiltern's Golden Mouse. Mouse products for sale from this site.
MUSEUMS
Home of the Australian Author, Henry Handel Richardson. 0357 261 317
Discover an amazing array of original shop fittings and pharmaceutical equipment. 0357 261 476
- FEDERAL STANDARD PRINTING WORKS Explore this intact provincial newspaper office of the golden era. 0357 261 317
OPEN GARDENS Barambogie Gardens, Year Round interest, Bus Groups Welcome By appointment only, phone (03) 5726 1408 after hours. Open by appointment Mid August to Mid December View a no dig cottage garden with many roses and view thousands of spring bulbs in bloom. Phone (03) 5726 1337
PARKS Chiltern Box Ironbark National Park Honey Eater Picnic Area, Cyanide Dam
PARLIAMENTS 1st MEETING 1901
PEDDLE KNIFE SHARPENER Star Museum
PICKLED ONION A pickled onion shop, one with a difference.
PICNIC AREAS
PRINTING MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT Federal Standard Printing Museum
RACECOURSE Historic original racecourse and stable complex
RATZ BAR AND TAKE AWAY Tavern and Take Away RODEO Chiltern's Annual Rodeo SALESMAN'S JUG DISPLAY OF 1901 Star Museum
SELF HEATING IRON-KEROSINE Star Museum
STRING MAKING GADGET Star Museum
SWANS AND DUCKS, WATERFOWL Chiltern has some friendly Black Swans and a large range of waterbirds on Lake Anderson, in the centre of town. It is a great place for a picnic outing, if you don't mind sharing your lunch.
SWIMMING POOL Chiltern Swimming Pool, at Lake Anderson
THEATRE Star Theatre, Historic Theatre
TRAIL RIDES Trail Rides - Mt Pilot Tourist Farm
VIDEO HIRE Ratz Tavern
WALKS Bush Walk, White Box Walking Track, 8.5 Km
WORLD FAMOUS GRAPEVINE Grapevine trunk measures 721/2 inches at base. In the Guiness Book of Records. At Star Theatre Museum. Historic Bar, antiques & collectables, and historic theatre and equipment. 0357 261 395
WHARFDALE PRINTING PRESS 1887 Federal Standard Printing Museum
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