Category: Guided Tours
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Parbury Ruins
Parbury Ruins Located on the corner of Pottinger and Windmill Streets in Millers Point, Sydney, the Parbury Ruins were uncovered during the construction of an apartment block. Once excavated and recorded by archaeologists, the developers modified their design to retain the ruins, preserving them. Access to the underground area is by appointment only, or during… Read more
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Maitland Gaol NSW Australia
Maitland Gaol NSW Australia Although outdated and no longer in use, the Maitland Gaol in NSW Australia is now a tourist attraction. Several options are available when visiting, guided tours, self guided tours or a guard tower tour. We chose the last option, as this takes you up onto the walls of the gaol, providing… Read more
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Glen Davis Oil Shale Ruins
Glen Davis Oil Shale Ruins Located in the Capertee Valley the Glen Davis Oil Shale Ruins were once a thriving industrial complex. Established in 1940, the Glen Davis Shale Oil Works were a strategic investment that produced petrol for New South Wales while at the same time providing work for unemployed miners. The process involved… Read more