RESORTS SOFALA

Chesleigh Homestead is a beautiful 3000 acre property in the heart of Sofala's historic goldfields with gold bearing creeks, exciting caves, great mountain lookouts and some of the best horse riding country in NSW. Enjoy excellent accommodation and fine cooking in a wonderful atmosphere of Australian country hospitality. Roaring campfires, a great games room, swimming pool, super spa, tennis courts, wonderful gardens and gold in the creeks make the homestead a true delight. Chesleigh also offers some of the best horse riding in NSW. Chesleigh`s old Cobb and Co Coach roads, mining relics and old gold settlements provide wonderful walking and superb horse riding trails. Fish for trout in the river, go yabbying in the dams or just drink in the gorgeous scenery. ...

Winner of a National Trust Heritage Award, The Turon Technology Museum offers something for everyone - from the steam engine enthusiast to children discovering the wider world of technology. Situated in a secluded area off the Ilford-Sofala Road and just midway between the towns is the Turon Technology Museum, also known as the Museum of Power, which displays some of the fascinating engines and engineering behind the Industrial Revolution. You will discover that the truth about this most important revolution is very different to your school book history. The museum focuses on the power technology from 1850 to 1950, including steam turbines, a marine diesel engine and compressors. Many of the engines are in working order and those in the steam display are operational. Kiosk, toilets, picnic area, parking are available. Group bookings are essential and catering is available by arrangement....

Sofala Cottage is an historic rammed earth miners Cottage, circa 1873. Edged by National Park, and backing onto the Turon River, this historic cottage is a perfect escape for lovers of nature and history, romantics and artists. Overseas visitors and local travellers will enjoy exploring the Upper Turon area for reminders of the gold rush days. Sofala is one of the oldest and most unusual gold mining towns in NSW. The village has a genuine atmosphere and authentic charm. When you walk along the main road it's like stepping back in time. Sofala Cottage is a traditional miners cottage so the rooms are modest in size. The cottage is self-contained and can accommodate up to two guests. The bedroom has a queen size bed, living room with a wood fired heater and kitchen with wood fired heater, hot plate, microwave, slow cooker, bar fridge and basic cooking facilities. The bathroom has a claw foot bath and toilet. The property is surrounded by beautiful gardens planted with roses, iris, lavender, wisteria, bulbs and herbs. There are numerous old fruit trees including cherry, apple, peach, figs and plums. A variety of grapevines adorn the verandas....