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• History at its finest.

  X2107VYandrewb,2026年4月6日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our experience at shantytown was one of a whole different level no ammount of words can describe how amazing this was, exploring around all the town riding the steam train to the sawmill and learning so much as we were walking around, value for money to gain admission we even did two days in a row also taking part in the photos at the golden nugget, the staff were absolutely helpful in anything asked or needed, A MUST DO!!!

  

• Needs Improving

  davideJ7433RR,2026年3月15日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  This has a lot of interesting things to see but sadly much of the place looks quite run down and needs money spent to make it look better. Also,I was surprised that the train journey was only 5 minutes long,

• I was somewhat shocked at the price, however the shared knowledge and friendly banter was worth every penny.

  NinnieBee,2026年1月26日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Favourite part, was the knowledge, bush walk. Amazingly replicated of bygone Era. Well done to the trust. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience

• A must do whatever your age

  Fearless13882744237,2026年1月19日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We thought this was excellent value for money and spent about three hours enjoying the walks and exploring the well-designed displays. There’s so much fascinating information, and the staff were absolutely lovely. The train ride was a highlight, and the whole place is filled with interesting things to see and do. Great for all ages—an absolute must-visit!

• Entertaining excursion into history

  Martina B,2026年1月3日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Interesting open-air museum with various buildings from the time of the Gold Rush, lovingly restored. It was great that you were allowed into the cab of the steam locomotive during the photo break. Lots of interesting panels to live in time. We drove on after three hours for more appointments.

• Correction

  Solo-oldie,2025年12月31日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  I mistakenly said in a previous review that they didn't give a discount for Gold Card. I was incorrect, my apologies to Shanty Town.

• Not happy about pricing.

  Safari29349812041,2025年12月19日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  Not happy that I've booked the tickets only to realize I've paid USA dollars. I live in New Zealand and paid an extra 30 odd dollars on top of regular price for something I thought was a deal because I was led to believe it was NZ dollars. There is nothing saying it is USA dollars 🤬

• Excellent

  Ferreira C,2025年10月21日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Really nice to do Especially the tour with the steam train And the explanations by the staff...

• Visit to the past

  sharoncA1741KL,2025年9月10日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Was great to revisit this quant historical place. Last visited when I was 9 or 10. So that’s a good 42 years ago. Charlie at the gold mining was great to chat with and now my daughter and I have our little bit of gold to remember, I still have one from way back. Yes place is dated but that’s the history of it. Make it a point to visit and keep this place going. Absolutely yum feed at the Cafe best tasting burger, nachos and loaded wedges and we’ll priced Lovely chatty staff also

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Falsely advertised by Tripadvisor

  FrequentFlier495887,2025年8月2日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  The Tripadvisor tickets indicated that the gold panning was included. It is not! That’s an additional charge. Then the advertised steam train is actually a diesel engine. The train engineers were very friendly and helpful. However the place was more like a ghost town. Absolutely dead. There was no vibe and the girl in the cafe was so unhelpful even though there was no queue. Don’t waste your money.

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