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Fourth Crossing picnic area

Mullion Range State Conservation Area

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Overview

Fourth Crossing picnic area next to Summer Hill Creek, near Orange, is a great base for exploring gold mining history on walking tracks, swimming or trout fishing.

Type
Picnic areas
Where
Mullion Range State Conservation Area in Country NSW
Accessibility
Easy

Enjoy lunch or a snack at this quiet, tranquil picnic area on Ophir Road by Summer Hill Creek. There are picnic tables, accessible toilets and signs telling you about the reserve.

Spend more time at this peaceful place by swimming in the creek or trying your luck at fishing. If you’re a nature lover, look for birds in the trees, listen to the babbling of the creek and smell the fragrant wattles in spring.

Historic Water Race walking track starts here if you want to stretch your legs. The loop walk follows a water race constructed by miners during the gold rush to transfer water from the creek to mining areas. Take care though. The return route is on an undefined trail by the creek, so it can get flooded at times.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

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  • Historic Water Race walking track, Mullion Range State Conservation Area. Photo: NSW Government

    Historic Water Race walking track

    Historic Water Race walking track, near Orange, is a medium-difficulty walk offering birdwatching and gold mining history as well as swimming and fishing along Summer Hill Creek.

 

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