Joadja Historic Site (Ghost Town)

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Joadja is the site of a Kerosene Shale Mining Town that operated from 1878 to 1911. Over 1300 people, men ,women and children (mainly brought out from Scotland) lived in the valley. After over 100 years of neglect, the valley is slowly being brought back to life with considerable restoration work, a new Whisky and Gin Distillery and fully guided tours.

Facilities

Bar Barbeque Cafe Carpark Cellar Door Coach Parking Electric Vehicle Charging Point Enquiry Desk Family Friendly Food and Refreshments Gallery / Museum Interpretive Centre Pet Friendly Picnic Area Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop Showers Wine Tasting

Internet Access

Broadband Internet Access Free Wifi

Disabled Assistance

Caters for limited mobility

Membership

Visitor Information Centre

Rates

From AU$19.00

This is a fully guided tour of the Historic site on purpose built people movers and they run for approx. 100 minutes. They are scheduled most Saturdays at 11am and then a second tour at 2pm. Some Sundays are also included from time to time.

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