WALHALLA, KNOWN AFFECTIONATELY as “Australia’s Valley of the Gods”, is a beautifully restored historic goldmining town, perfectly located in a narrow valley between hills that are now verdant, but were once almost totally denuded of trees. The mining companies that occupied the area cut down the trees to fuel their machinery and laid 30km of tram tracks out into the woods to collect timber.
Walhalla can reasonably lay claim to being the best historical goldmining-era experience in the country. The buildings are well maintained and have clear and detailed signposting. The experiences on offer include a tour of Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine, an intriguing cemetery that clings to the
