Wellington Convict and Mission Site

The Wellington Convict and Mission Site spans multiple areas containing archaeological remains of colonial buildings, convict quarters, and mission facilities.

Established in 1823 as a government agricultural station, the settlement housed convicts until 1831 when it transformed into an Aboriginal mission operated until 1844.

The site represents the intersection of colonial expansion, Wiradjuri indigenous culture, and missionary activities through archaeological evidence and documented interactions.

Archaeological excavations continue at the Curtis Street location, revealing foundations and artifacts that document early European settlement patterns in New South Wales.

The site stands as the sole government settlement established west of the Blue Mountains after Bathurst during the colonial expansion period.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -32.57500,148.95100

Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:51