RIVER CAMPING
Continuing on , the road follows the Boyd River as it twists its way through the countryside , providing stunning views of the area , with rugged mountains as a backdrop . For those keen to set-up camp beside the river , keep an eye out around the 50km mark as there are some fantastic secluded riverside spots among the twisted native trees that have been shaped by raging water .
Just as you cross the old grid , you ’ ll spot some graves that date back to the late 1800s . There isn ’ t much info on these two random graves , but it ’ s nice to stop and show a little respect .
It was around 1861 when gold was found , and by 1871 , Dalmorton was declared a goldfield . There were apparently 5000 people living here . There were schools , several pubs and shops , and 50 gold mines were registered . Around the area there are still a few mines to be found , from simple pits to a few walk-in ones . It ’ s reported that some mines were up to 40m deep . Take a walk from the campgrounds to the old , preserved stockman ’ s hut – this relic is not to be missed .
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