OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Tinker and I visited Hill End on 6 September 2016. On the way we visited the Motor Museum at Bathurst. Hill End is the remains of an old gold mining town town approximately one hours drive from Bathurst. In the 1870's rich gold discoveries rapidly turned Hill End from a small rural and mining community into one of the largest inland towns in NSW. We stayed overnight at Carla's Cottage which is about 10 kilometres from the Hill End township heading towards Mudgee.

The township is very small with many of the old buildings no longer standing. However, the pub and remaining buildings and churches give this small village a charming rustic feel to it. We went for a short drive nearing dusk and at one stage wondered if the Kangaroos outnumbered the locals!

Hill End is an idyllic little village well worth a visit for not only the historical signifigance but also the very pleasant drive from Bathurst. The return trip via Sofala, Ilford and Capertee was equally pleasing.