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THE ORIGINAL GOLD RUSH COLONY- GOLD RUSH MINI GOLFWe are very proud of the acceptance of the new brand. To celebrate our GOLD RUSH MINI GOLF COURSE (Built by our inhouse Convict Labourers Corey, Michael and Simon,) is now open.Hole 1: CLYDE MOUNTAIN Prospectors came by foot or horse over the mountain from many lands Hole 2: SAWED BOARDS The Araluen Valley was already developing as a timber getting area Hole 3: STOCKS Freed convicts rushed to try their luck Hole 4:CREEK BANK Alluvial Gold was found in the creeks- some got lucky with nuggets Hole 5: HORSE SHOE The Blacksmith was very important Hole 6: DRIVE Shafts were sunk and drives tunneled our of quartz reefs Hole 7: BOOMERANG The Koorie people got displaced Hole 8 GOLD PAN You need to swirl a gold pan so that the mustard shows up in the tail Hole 9:STEAM BOILER Steam engines have boilers for power or to steam treat timber, be careful what goes into the tube. |
GOLD RUSH EXPRESSThe Gold Rush Express timetable for a Hop On Hop Off tourist bus experience will be available soon... watch this space |
THE ORIGINAL GOLD RUSH COLONY- CHANGE OF BRANDINGThe management is proud to announce the re-branding of the wonderful gold rush experience: We are now known asTHE ORIGINAL GOLD RUSH COLONY which will better reflect all our onsite activities |
Old Mogo Town Wins South Coast Tourism Awards for Second YearThe Management and Staff of Old Mogo Town Gold Rush Theme Park are delighted with our win in the 2009 South Coast Tourism Awards (Heritage and Cultural Tourism category).We are committed to keeping history alive, and this win, for the second year in a row, is a testament to our commitment and continued industry excellence. As finalists in the NSW Tourism Awards we were up against some stiff competition from all around the state, and very proud to reach this level. The winners were announced in November. |
Mini Golf Course at Old Mogo TownA mini golf course is currently under construction at Old Mogo Town Gold Rush Theme Park. Featuring 'rustic' courses it will add even more fun to your visit.Watch this space for grand opening dates. |
THE GOLD RUSH EXPRESS....Destination The Original GOLD RUSH COLONYDon't be surprised whenu see our fantastic new bus on the streets between Mogo and Batemans Bay. You can't miss it, it's the bus that looks like an old 1800's stage coach.It is available for pick up and drop off from designated points to Old Mogo Town Gold Rush Theme Park (prior bookings essential). Also available for group charters and accommodation guests. Phone us on 02 4474 2123 for bookings or enquiries or book on line with Book Easy a Single destination Pick up service, with commentary on local sites and attractions.Local Identity Malcolm Rixon will inform and entertain you on your journey to the Gold Rush Theme Park. |
RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS PROPOSED NEW CLUBRailway enthusiast John Dunlop has concluded an inspection of the potential for a scenic tourist railway within the uniquely scenic grounds of Old Mogo Town. We are in the planning stages of setting up an organisation for train buffs. It is proposed that the organisation of club will apply for a grant for funding. A 15 inch train and carriage and 2.5km of track are already on site. Early discussions have been held with council, who will require a DA. Come and inspect the potential, over your christmas break. Everything is in its infancy, so if you want to guide the way it happens, please send an email to us with your details. |
Unique Tour-Bus opportunityOld Mogo Town has just purchased a small bus which will grace the roads of the district disguised as a "Cobb and Co" style stage coach. As soon as the art work is done, bookings will be able to be made at 44 74 2123 for a Single destination Pick up service, with commentary on local sites and attractions.Local Identity Malcolm Rixon will inform and entertain you on your journey to the Gold Rush Theme Park.Names are being sought for the "coach" so far.... "Gold MIner's Express" "Gold Rush Express" and "Mogo and Co" have been suggested.Please send in your suggestions to our website.Enquires for charters and pick ups are welcomed in advance. |
Kitchen Extensions at Diggers Rest TavernAt last the kitchens have undergone the extensive renovations and upgrades in the Diggers Rest Tavern at Old Mogo Town.We are now able to offer a wider range of catering options for our school excursions, weddings and functions, with our happy catering team.Sue and Malcolm Rixon have had a successful and happy summer holiday period serving substantial and reasonably priced family friendly lunches and teas. Bookings for birthdays and reunions have been made on the spot from surprised and delighted customers. Sue is working on more unusual period menus from her Victorian Cookbook.. including trencher breads for the 1850's discerning consumer. With our new mini-bus, we can also offer an all inclusive package for transport. If you are considering a club or family function or school excursion, and would like to discuss catering options and menu's please don't hesitate to contact us. |
SCHOOL VISITS- EXCURSION CO-ORDINATORSWe are delighted with the advance bookings for 2009, some schools have taken advantage of our term 1 special rates already this year. Advance bookings have begun for 2009 and 2010With the improvement on the Princes Highway, Sydney Schools have discovered that the South Coast is a viable excursion, day, overnight or longer, at a reasonable cost. The completion of Sealing of Dunns Creek Road has similarly enhanced access to the Beaches of the Shire. One option which is becoming popular, is to do a loop travelling the Princes Highway to Old Mogo Town, staying in our custom designed cabins on site in our "South Coast Accommodation", and enjoying the 1850's experience. The exursion then travels up the King's Highway to Canberra, then on along the Hume Highway back to Sydney. As a regular sponsor of Principals' Conferences in Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra and Batemans Bay , owner Maureen Nathan appears in the 1850's costume she wore when filming Mike Whitney's popular "Sydney Weekender" which went to air on April 12th and repeated in December 2008 Please Book in advance for 2009 to avoid dissapointment for your fun-filled package An extra option now is to have your students determine the difference between reality and reality-tv, after the screening of children's reality tv show "The Mystery of Spaghetti Creek" on Camp Orange 3 Nickelodeon TV |
Old Mogo Town Finalist in NSW Tourism Awards for 2008Old Mogo Town has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 New South Wales Tourism Awards in the category of Cultural and Heritage Tourism.The winners will be announced on 20th November at a gala evening at Star City, Sydney. |
Old Mogo Town WINS South Coast Tourism Awards 2008Old Mogo Town has won the prestigious South Coast Tourism Award 2008 for business excellence in Cultural and Heritage Tourism.The award was presented at a gala evening in Nowra on 27th August. Our owner Maureen Nathan proudly accepted the award on behalf of all the staff. We are all very excited by the win and invite you all to come in and see our trophy which is proudly dispayed in our reception office. |
PILGRIMS AT MOGOIf the spiritual and inter-racial harmony evidenced by Pilgrims from Samoa and Mexico at Old Mogo Town on Wednesday 9th July 2008 were any indication, then World Youth Day in Australia will be a resounding success.80 Pilgrims joined locals from the St Bernard Diocese and international tourists from the Philipines to experience the historical Australiana of the Gold Rush Theme Park. Local Koorie Bobbie Slockee did a presentation of Koorie culture in the Diggers Rest Tavern. The Samoan contigent spontaneusly burst into a hymn of thanks and praise. After their first few bars, Bobbie Slockee played his didgeredoo to underscore the melody in a spine tingling, spiritual joining of cultures. |
NETTIE MTB ENDURO - 6th September 2008Hundreds of lycra clad mountain bike riders streamed through Old Mogo Towns streets on the first leg of the gruelling 50km and 100km mountain bike race through the Mogo State Forest. What a great sight!!!We may not be the countryside of the Tour De France, but our dirt roads are so Aussie!!! |
SCHOOLS VISIT FROM W.A.The schools that visted from Western Australia at the end of second term, declared their visit to the Eastern Seaboard a resounding success. They combined the flight to Canberra our national capital with their Gold and Australian studies. Their enthusiasm to all be able to stay on site for future excursions has prompted management to begin a feasability study to add more bunkhouses on site. |
John Denver Memorial TreesThe John Denver memorial trees planted at Old Mogo Town several years ago have enjoyed a growth spurt due to a season of steady rain and are looking lush and healthy. |
'CARBON FOOTPRINT' INITIATIVETo help offset the carbon footprint of the schools travelling to Old Mogo Town for Gold History Excursions we are providing native trees to each school to take home and plant. |
Old Mogo Town on TVTelevision personality Mike Whitney filmed a segment of his popular travel show "Sydney Weekender" at Old Mogo Town on 26th February 2008.The team from Old Mogo Town put on one of their fabulous re-enactment weekends, dressing up in period costume. The Eurobodalla Light Horse contributed as usual, pointing up the notorious Clarke Brother, the "Bloodiest Bushrangers" in Australia's History. Rob Wombey our tour guide and Bush-Balladeer featured in the show. Mike Whitney ended up in the stocks himself, and spent a night in our onsite custom build Miner's Cabins. Check them out on www.South-Coast-Accommodation.com "Sydney Weekender" featuring Old Mogo Town went to air on Saturday 12th April 2008 at 5.30pm, then was repeated in December 2008 by popular request. |
VOLLEY BALL COURTIn response to the many requests, we levelled off some land and prepared the Volley Ball court, turf arrived and settled. It is already in use for Volley Ball, ShuttleCock, Boules, Horse-Shoe Shy, and One on One. ÂSeveral families staying in our onsite accommodation over the Christmas school holidays have already enjoyed a friendly game or two. Schools coming for overnight excursions are using it for students to work off their excess energy before settling down in our custom built ensuited bunkrooms. |
Peacock FamiliesThe Giant Blue-Tongue Lizard resident under the tavern, was seen chased off by Simon the Peacock, as the Blue-Tongue has attempted to have a pea-egg feast.4 gorgeous baby pea-chicks hatched and were being well looked after by their parents, but numbers have dwindled down to one. One of our younger peahens sitting on a new clutch of eggs hatched 3 chicks. All must have become some other critter's dinner. |
FILM LOCATION - CAMP ORANGE 3Now you know why we were closed for 8 days in April.Maude Garrett and the crew from Nickelodeon came and stayed. Old Mogo Town became the film location for Camp Orange 3 "The Mystery of Spaghetti Creek" The World Premier screened on May 28th 2007. The show runs for 7 weeks. Check out our website and see if you can identify the differences that Fox Studios made to Old Mogo Town. One easy one: We do not have a tunnel of doom. We have a wonderful mine tunnel |
AWARDSMULTI AWARD WINNINGANOTHER AWARD TO THE LIST...PROVING CONSISTENCY IN PRODUCT * Finalist NSW Tourism Awards 2008 * Winner South Coast Tourism Awards 2008 * Award of Distinction South Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism 2007 * Award of Distinction for Aboriginal,Cultural and Heritage Tourism 2006 * Distinction Heritage Tourism South Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism 2003 * Finalist Heritage and Cultural Tourism .. NSW Tourism Awards for Business Excellence 2003 * Batemans Bay Outstanding Business Awards Winner 2002 Excellence in Tourism/Accommodation Winner 2005 Excellence in Tourism/Accommodation Highly Commended 2001 Excellence in Tourism/Accommodation Highly Commended 2003 Excellence in Tourism/Accommodation *Employee of the Year 2004 7 finalists Winner in the catogory of 'person with a disability' |
South Coast Accommodation
Winner Outstanding Business Awards Excellence in Tourism/Accommodation 2005 |
Photography and Wedding GalleriesFramed or laminated souvenier "Period Portraits" and "Wanted" posters of visitors in Period Costume taken on site, by appointment.When you have your wedding reception at Old Mogo Town, we can arrange for your photos to be displayed on our website. Your family and friends can have a virtual attendance not only seeing you but also the surrounds that you enjoyed. Your photographer may choose to have advertising of their services linked to your gallery. Mike Whitney after filming for "Sydney Weekender" kindly donated one of the "Wanted" photos taken of him to local fund raising for "Dream and Achieve" See example here ... |
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