A Massive Shaft And Forgotten Mining Relics - The History Of Toombon In The Victorian High Country

In this episode, Offroad and DH continue their adventure in the Victorian High Country as they explore the historic area of Toombon. Join us as we discover the rich mining relics and remnants of the area's past while 4WDing through some nice tracks and one particularly nasty one called Sullivans Track.
Join us on a journey through the spectacular landscape of the High Country, crossing rivers and walking the Toombon Historic Walk to reach forgotten relics.
From the ruins of old buildings to the remnants of mining equipment, there's no shortage of fascinating artifacts to discover in Toombon. We take you up close to these relics, sharing absolutely no knowledge and insight into the unique history of the area.
We also take a look at Jorgensen's Hut and Junction Hut.
So, buckle up and join us on this exciting adventure, have a laugh along the way and if you liked this video, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the channel for more thrilling off-road adventures.

[@peterfinlayson1348]

Many years ago a group of friends and I walked into Toombon from Aberfeldy and camped beside the mine shaft shown at 3.50. I didn’t know it at the time, but my Grandfather later told me that my Great Grandfather was the mine manager (as he was at Long Tunnel Extended mine in Walhalla and the Wonthaggi coal mine) but they couldn’t stop the water from filling it up so, according to my grandfather, it was abandoned despite there being gold still in it. We also found many abandoned mine shafts throughout the area and took great care scrub bashing through there.
23:41 While at Toombon the owners of the former pub were restoring that building and nearby we found a treated pine log cabin that had been transferred from Darnum (near Warragul) having previously been a display for Weir’s Treated Timber when it was operating.
This video has brought back many memories.

[@Ian_P]

2.05. that's a bloody big column still.. (chimney) 😉
Thank you 👍😁

[@audreyjacoby6592]

Very entertaining guys!

[@endless4x4]

You chose the fun way back to Walhalla Rd. If you went left at the drop sunny at Junction Hut that would have taken you back to Walhalla Rd along a much better track called Merringtons Track. But very entertaining!!

[@4x4AdventureShow]

Thanks for the comment, that'll be handy to know for next time if we're in a hurry! Haha