{"product_id":"aussie-gold-panning-experience-in-sofala-nsw-october-4th","title":"Aussie Gold Panning Experience in Sofala NSW October 4th","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLet's Go Gold Panning in the Stunning Turon river, Right in Town at Sofala NSW.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia's Oldest Surviving Gold town is open for business and in the tradition of the rich mining history you too can become part of our gold prospecting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1850's Sofala has been known as a place rich in Gold and is one of the few \"Gold Towns\" still around today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Buildings, a Unique Main street, a Traditional Pub and a Fantastic museum are just a few of the highlights of the town. The Beautiful TURON River runs right through town as well, adding to the natural Valley's beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad up the crew and in Just 40 Minutes from Bathurst, you'll be here in Sofala Immersed in its history.\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2.5 -3.5 Hours from Sydney, depending on which part you live in of course. Oh and Traffic.... But that won't be a problem here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAussie Detectorist will get you up and running and into the feel with a gold panning session, right in town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will teach you how to use probably the most common gold prospecting tool, The Humble Gold Pan. You'll then be set loose to see if you can find a bit of Sofala Gold to take home with you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Or sell to the gold buyer.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortunes have been made with such a simple device and technique. We will have you up and running in just a few minutes. Then it's over to you to refine your skills and try and find some of the Gold that's been left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHints and tips for the Day:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGumboots make life so much easier as you can stand in the water. If you have 'em, Bring'em.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small stool can be handy and your knees will thank you for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloves are Optional, it can make it a bit easier on the hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring Water, we are surrounded by it but it may not be suitable for Drinking purposes. (Having said that my tanks at home in Sofala are full of it.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the tour you can have some lunch in Town at the Cafe or General Store. Then you can go for a walk around town, head up to the AMAZING Museum ($5 to get in). Or go for a drive, up or down River and maybe find a good swimming hole or camping space for future reference.\u003cbr\u003eOf course you can also Have a schooner at the Pub, That's what I'll probably do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping is plentiful and FREE along the River both sides of town. \u003cbr\u003eThe Sofala Showgrounds is available for camping at $15 per person per night with Hot showers and Flushing Loos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSofala is a great Place and even Fishing for Trout and those Horrible carp is an option for the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo come out to Sofala, Have a bit of a gold pan and immerse yourself in the History of our Beautiful Little town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rely heavily on Visitors like yourself, so even if your not coming Gold panning, pop out and Say G'day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Tours and Group Bookings are Available. Great for team Building and something different for the crew to do. Just get in touch via the \u003ca href=\"contact%20us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Detectorist Gold Tours and Training","offers":[{"title":"Gold Panning","offer_id":48322961834190,"sku":"2820395","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold Panning for 2","offer_id":48322961866958,"sku":"2820396","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold Panning for the Crew Upto 4","offer_id":48322961899726,"sku":"2820397","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9181\/1790\/files\/ticketheaderpanning.jpg?v=1788467479","url":"https:\/\/goldtour.com.au\/products\/aussie-gold-panning-experience-in-sofala-nsw-october-4th","provider":"Aussie Detectorist Gold Tours and Training","version":"1.0","type":"link"}