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 Built
in 1876, Tyrconnell was a fully operational goldmine
& the most famous of the Hodgkinson goldfield.
In the 1980’s Andrew’s family owned and worked the
mine until gold prices fell to a point that made the
operation unsustainable and Andrew & Cate re-invented
the property as a unique outback experience.
The scrubby
hills of blood wood trees and termite mounds are
scattered with reminders of the past - giant boilers,
rusting iron buildings, old bottle collections, shovel
heads, horse-shoes and the crane that was used to pull
the gold from below the surface. Tyrconnell is an
unplanned museum, a natural record of more than a
century of gold
mining.
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Cleverly, Andrew and Cate have managed to maintain the
atmosphere of the mine and create a superbly comfortable
experience for their guests. The cottages are surrounded by
broad verandahs, which are the ideal place to sit and soak up
the setting sun or to enjoy breakfast amongst birdsong.
Bedrooms open from the verandahs and offer en suite bathrooms
and romantic beds draped in mosquito netting.
 Cate
& Andrew provide wonderful home cooked meals in
the homestead or by candlelight in the atmospheric
surrounds of the stamper battery. Bush picnics down
by the creek or sundowner drinks are highlights of
a Tyrconnell stay.
Visits to nearby heritage sites provide an unparalleled
insight into pioneering life. Bush walks take in historic
tracks, pioneer sites and graves, billabongs and lookouts,
local flora, fauna and history. Wildlife in the area includes
Grey kangaroos, dingoes and wild pigs. Horse rides in the
surrounding bush country are available locally.
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