Australian Alps National Parks

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Ovens Valley at sunrise, Mt Buffalo National Park

Mining in the Australian Alps

Kiandra stamping battery

Exploration of the Australian Alps led to the discovery of minerals, and then to mining, mainly for gold and tin. This factsheet follows the history of mining, its impact on the landscape and the rich social history of townships and settlements.

 

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