Open Cut Experience - Peak Hill NSW

The Peak Hill Gold Mine is located 50 kilometres North of Parkes adjacent to the township of Peak Hill in Central New South Wales.

Gold was discovered at Peak Hill in 1889. The historic gold mine operated between 1893 and 1917, producing about 60,000 ounces from 500,000 tonnes of rock. ‘Alkane’ recommenced operations and excavated for gold on the site between 1996 and 2002, retrieving 145,000 ounces from 4.9 million tonnes.

The 'Open Cut Experience' includes both the historic works and the more recent mines. Self-guided walking trails have been constructed, providing rest areas and viewing platforms to enable visitors the opportunity to see five impressive open cuts and the views from the hilltop are particularly spectacular. A bridge walk over historic mine workings that 'Alkane’ has managed to preserve is also very interesting.

Since the closure of the mine, considerable effort has been made to rehabilitate the landforms across the expansive site, which has substantially been achieved. Infrastructure and wet plant (gold recovery circuit and ponds) and office remain preserved at the site.

The mining leases are to be either renewed or relinquished in 2022.