Its a town that owes its existence to the discovery of gold at Hanging Rock and Swamp Creek in 1852, though its known more these days as one of the best places for crystals in NSW. You can also fossick for sapphires and other precious stones.
It's a lovely area with reminders of the past around every corner. For such a small village it has plenty of attractions such as a Arc-en-Ciel Trout Farm at Hanging Rock, the Nundle Woollen Mill, one of the last spinning mills in Australia; Jenkins St. Antiques and Fine China; Volcania Art Glass (and art gallery) just to name a few and my favourite : Odgers and McClelland Exchange Stores.
This is a home wares shop reminiscent of a 19th century local store. You can buy anything from fine loose teas, coffee, soap, enamelware, millet brooms, baskets, tea towels, aprons even flour in paper or cloth bags. It's a beautiful place to wander through; we had a lovely time. I bought an apron, some Badger Sleep Balm and a repro wind up tin motorbike toy for Mark. By the way you can shop online.
We had lunch at the Peel Inn; a hotel that was built in 1860. About 1863 it was won in a poker game by one John Schofield and it remains in the family to this day. We decided on chicken schnitzel and salad - good old standard pub nosh - and I have to say it was soooo good!! The outdoor area where we ate was beautiful, lots of shady places to sit under a magnificent 40 year old grape vine. The outdoor area is so lovely in fact just last year it was featured in the top 10 beer gardens in Australia.
So I can highly recommend a visit to Nundle. We'd definitely go back and stay a few days to have more of a look at the attractions. Well worth the trip. :)
Useful Websites.
www.nundle.com.au
www.exchangestores.com.au
www.peelinn.com.au
www.rainbowtrout.com.au
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