Along with the gold rush in the 1850's came the inevitable establishment of cemeteries. A walk around a historic cemetery within the goldfields can be quite captivating and educational, as they are filled with headstones and monuments from over a hundred and fifty years ago!
Some cemeteries are still in use today, others have been long abandoned. Take a look through the following list of historic cemeteries in the area and plan a trip to take a fascinating walk through the centuries.