Norton Goldfield

Norton Goldfield is a former mining complex near Nagoorin with four parallel roasting furnace bases from 1886 and numerous structures for water management. The site contains foundations of processing buildings and pipeline systems that show the industrial infrastructure of that period.

The mining site began operations in 1871 and worked for over 70 years using different techniques to extract gold. The facility was gradually upgraded to handle more complex ores before it eventually closed after decades of production.

The mining site reflects how different worker groups shared the daily tasks of operating furnaces and extracting ore from the ground. The visible remains of their labor still mark the landscape today, showing the practical reality of working life during that era.

The site lies along Norton Road near Nagoorin village and is accessible for visitors wanting to explore the foundations and open structures. The best time to visit is during the drier months when the paths are easier to walk.

The site was notable not only for gold but also for a rare mixture of silver, lead, copper, and zinc found in its ores. This variety made processing challenging and forced operators to develop specialized methods to separate and extract these metals.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -24.31960,151.37300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45