Original Gold Rush Colony

The Original Gold Rush Colony in Mogo is a multi award-winning tourism attraction, Gold history and Australian culture educational facility, with on-site accommodation set on 13 bushland acres within the Mogo State Forest. Located just 200m off the Princes Hwy (behind the Mogo Village township, near the Mogo Zoo), between Batemans Bay and Moruya on the New South Wales South Coast. The Gold Rush Colony is within easy driving distance of Canberra ACT and Sydney NSW Australia. Accommodation with a difference... Experience early Australian living in a unique bush setting where wildlife and birdlife abound. A log is kept of wildlife that comes onto the  property, from echidnas to kangaroos. Nestled in the Mogo State Forest between Batemans Bay (9km) and Moruya (17km) on the south coast of NSW. Miners Cabins, Settlers Cabins and Budget Bunkrooms suit families, the single traveller, schools and groups. The Original Gold Rush Colony at Mogo provides a special place to stay surrounded by nature and Australian Colonial Gold Rush History, but still close enough to civilisation for you to enjoy the local beaches, walks, quality dining and golf. The comfortable self catering Miners cabins, Settlers cabins and backpacker bunkhouses at South Coast Accommodation are located within the Original Gold Rush Colony grounds providing a great Aussie bush camp experience with comfort. All accommodation is easy access and a full wheelchair and disabled access unit is available.
Our customers want to be able to relive the essence of the 1850's Gold Rush, but "Rough it in Comfort".