Ophir is the name of a locality in New South Wales, Australia, in Cabonne Shire. Ophir is located near the Macquarie River northeast of the city of Orange. Ophir is the place where gold was …

Site of Australia's "first significant gold discovery". Ophir (pronounced 'o-fa' to rhyme with 'sofa') is famous as the site where payable gold was first found in Australia.

The scene of Australia's first Gold Rush, Ophir Reserve is a rugged yet peaceful reminder of the colonial past. The first Australian payable gold discovery was made here in 1851, just 30 …

Head out to Ophir Reserve for a day of fossicking, exploring and adventure. Camping can be organised through the Orange visitor information centre.

At Ophir today you can try your luck gold panning in Summer Hill Creek, explore the abandoned gold mines and the historic cemetery. The Ophir Goldfield Walk will take you past Salvation …

Ophir recreational reserve near Orange is located in a beautiful, peaceful gorge where the Summer Hill and Lewis Ponds Creeks converge. The site of early Australian gold mining history.

Address: Both walks start near the Ophir reserve camprounds on Lower Lewis Ponds road. There are a bunch of maps posted and the walks are easy to find. There are also picnic tables, …

Ophir Reserve, historical gold mining area near Orange, New South Wales, Australia. Lewis Ponds Creek and Summer Hill Creek. Bluff Hill mines.

Sep 25, 2015 · Ophir is a recreation reserve of 560 hectares, located at the junction of Lower Lewis Ponds and Summer Hill Creeks. It is situated just 24 km north east of Orange.

Ophir is a great little camping spot on a small lake. Mostly quiet. Public toilets are available. The ranger collects $5 per person in the morning for staying over night, so great value.