Kosciuszko NP Kiandra Mining Display Picnic Area

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	Kosciuszko NP Kiandra Mining Display Picnic Area

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*Description*	A NPWS designated picnic area with historic interest.
*Location*	35° 52′ CD" S . 148° 29′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : ** km WNW of Adaminaby, NSW
*What's there*


*General comments*
	The Kiandra Mining Display is located on the Kiandra-Cabramurra road close to the junction with the Snowy Mountains Highway. It contains a selection of equipment from the early gold mining days that created Kiandra, and has basic picnic facilities. It is a rather exposed location with amenities limited to a couple of picn.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	NSW NPWS Website


*History on the area*
	A gold rush occurred in this area in the 1870’s. Early on some new chums asking about good spots were jokingly directed to the most unlikely spot. However they soon struck rich deposits and ‘New Chum Hill’ became the centre of intensive mining. Most of the gold c.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*How do I get there*
	Turn off the Snowy Mountains Highway towards Cabramurra and the Selwyn.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	NPWS Jindabyne Office (02) 6450 5600Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Roger and Ann Quarterman LRC.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010