Jupiter Gold Diggings
Located only 5 km out of Echunga, on the less-than-lovely Rubbish Dump Road, are the old Jupiter gold diggings. Gold was discovered here in 1852 and the diggings themselves are a healthy walk from the car park, but are still an interesting insight into goldmining in the area.
It is still possible to fossick on the diggings, but entry is subject to the conditions shown on the entrance sign and the site has been exempted from mining operations and placed on the register of State Heritage items. There is also a guided walking tour that is very informative, with detailed signs.
The Hagen Arms Hotel
This hotel was named after the first European settler in the district, John Hagen, and is very proud to declare that it was 'By Appointment to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh - 1867'.
Echunga Tourism Information Section by Adelaide Hills On-Line.
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