Majorca - Kong Meng Historic Reserve
The Kong Meng Historic Reserve is a significant site of the Majorca Gold Rush in the 1860's. The mine was owned by Chinese investor Lowe Kong Meng.
The reserve has many mullock heaps and gullies and there are walking tracks and 4WD tracks through the reserve.
Majorca was founded in 1863 towards the end of the Victorian gold rush after two prospectors struck gold at nearby McCallum's Creek. Two months later, there were 250 stores and restaurants catering to a population of around three to four thousand, although many shops and residents soon returned to nearby Maryborough. The town size was sustained for over 50 years through gold mining, including the Kong Meng Mine.
The 23km Majorca Kong Meng Cycling Trail takes you past the mine site.
Location
Cnr Rodborough Road and Johnson Road, Majorca 3465 Map
Web Links
→ Kong Meng Historic & Cultural Features Reserve (Parks Victoria)
