The Nations finest example of an historic shale mining town hidden in a rugged picturesque valley. A once thriving township of 1100 people, shale mining for kerosene occurred from 1874 – 1903, orchards were planted, homes, shops, a post office and rail line were constructed. Today the property provides an income via tours of the township, mine and surrounding points of interest. There is a Kiosk with a commercial kitchen and caf tables providing lunch for tour bookings. There is a permanent creek, waterfalls, an extraordinary array of wildlife and beautiful views are typical of this rugged ancient terrain. Infrastructure includes the original double brick homestead, commercial Kiosk, numerous sheds and the original brick-kiln retorts. There is a DA approval for a distillery and brewery and for those that are considering further development there is an adjoining 200 acres available and suitable for Eco tourism. A truly magical holding with great potential for development or simply enjoy the rare beauty this property has to offer.