Grey Gypsies of Australia
On the way we passed through taller forest with lots of mine
holes that looked as if prospecting was still going strong...
The last ruins were of the former Premier Hotel at
Kunanalling, a luxury hotel of the 1890s that catered to
the carriage trade or lucky miners celebrating their new
riches. I can envisage that even now some
philanthropist and history buff who is also canny at
business may like to restore it and tempt the passing
tourists to stay and dine.
We can recommend this fascinating trail that documents
the rise and falls of rail, the pastoral industry and
mining in this harsh but beautiful landscape.
PS: Don't forget your metal detector!
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