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Copeland Tops State Conservation Area

Sleepy Hollow Track, Copeland NSW 2422
Two types of gold have been discovered within the New South Wales area now known as Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. The first was 'red gold', which was red cedar highly sought after by Australia's European settlers.
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Basin Loop track

Old Copeland Road, Copeland NSW 2422
7km (return) - 4 hour (each way) - Medium difficulty For those who really like to stretch their legs, Basin loop track is the longest walking trail in Copeland Tops. This continuation of Hidden Treasure track follows, for the northern part of its loop, historic Old Copeland Road. The track will lead you through dry rainforest to open forest that lines the ridge tops of this area.
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Hidden Treasure track

Copeland Road, Copeland NSW 2422
4.5km (return) - 2 hour (each way) - Easy difficulty Hidden Treasure track is an easy walk through dry rainforest following Copeland Creek beneath a canopy of grey myrtle, shatterwood, yellow tulip and other dry rainforest species. This hike also takes you past remnants of the area's mining history. Look out for adits, which are tunnelled entrances to underground mines.
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Mountain Maid gold mine

Copeland Road, Copeland NSW 2422
In 1876, a man by the name of Saxby first discovered gold in the district. He found it around Back Creek, now Copeland Creek, near to what is now the village of Copeland. After his discovery, miners from everywhere descended on the area and the population grew to 1,100.
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Hidden Treasure picnic area

Copeland Road, Copeland NSW 2422
All paths in Copeland Tops lead from Hidden Treasure picnic area. This lovely picnic spot, in a red cedar and dry rainforest setting, is situated at the main entrance of the park and is the access point to Basin Loop and Hidden Treasure tracks as well as being the meeting point for guided tours.