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Montreal Goldfield

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Montreal Goldfield

Montreal Goldfield is Australia's only Goldfield that goes into the sea. From 6 September 2022, Montreal Goldfield will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

In a beautiful bush setting in Bermagui, it is a unique experience for all ages, giving an insight into the mining days of the 1880s .

25/02/2026

It has been more than 10 years since the Heritage Centre opened, and the native garden was long overdue for a makeover. Our “golden” planter boxes have been made and installed by Peter Baxter and Neilsons Mitre 10 Bermagui have donated beautiful grevilleas for each box, appropriately called “Canterbury Gold”.

Montreal Goldfield Management committee were pleased to welcome Councillor Helen O’Neill and Council administrator, Gabrielle Ward of the Bega Valley Shire Council to the planting.

20/12/2025

A big thank you to everyone who has followed us on social media and all the volunteers and businesses that supported the Goldfield in 2025.

The volunteers had their Christmas function yesterday. Not all the volunteers could attend which was unfortunate because a wonderful spread of food and drinks were available.

Perhaps you might like to become a volunteer in 2026. Whatever your background, bring your skills and knowledge and enjoy our very friendly group. For more information, call Carolyne on 0402 064 802

11/12/2025

Year 5 and 6 students from the Lumen Christi College visited the Goldfield in December. Besides a tour of the Goldfield, other activities included gold panning, Christmas craft, pen and ink writing and attendance at a 1880’s classroom.
Senior teacher Cristal Dinwoodie recommended the Goldfield experience for other schools.” Definitely, it’s a great experience and it’s gets the students immersed in the life of the goldfields”.
Sapphire Coast Buslines brought the students to the Goldfield.

04/12/2025

The Woorayl Probus Club of Leongatha visited the Goldfield recently.
Because of the large number of guests, several guides were required. Some of the Probus members remained in the Heritage Centre and were treated to a documentary film about the history of the Goldfield. There were lots of smiling faces and positive comments from the group.
Spirit Travel and Tours arranged for the Probus Club to visit the Goldfield

21/10/2025

YOU ARE INVITED. ENTRY IS FREE.

This coming Friday 24th October at 10.00 am at the Heritage Centre geologist Carl Swnnsson will give a talk on the definitive story of the source of the Montreal gold.

Carl Swensson is an exploration geologist with over 40 years of extensive experience in mineral exploration and resource assessment with more than 30 years in a leadership capacity and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a member of Society of Economic Geologists and a Qualified Person under Canadian Instrument NI43-101.

Bega Valley Shire Council

21/08/2025

Goldfield Tours start again on Thursday 4 September.
Tours then every Thursday to Sunday at 2pm sharp

12/02/2025

On Sunday, the farewell to Bob and Judi Hearn was held at the Bermagui Country Club. There was an excellent turnout to say goodbye to such a wonderful couple who have given such passion and time, not only to the Goldfield,but to other groups in Bermagui.

Our loss is Moama’s gain.

02/02/2025

Everyone is invited to the farewell of Bob and Judi Hearn. Such a wonderful couple who have given so much to Bermagui and local areas.

21/12/2024

We are expanding our opening hours starting Thursday 26 December. The Heritage Centre will now open at 1 pm and remain open to 3:30 pm. Guided tours will still be held at 2 pm sharp. So even if you don’t go on a tour, you are welcome to drop in and have a look around the Heritage Centre. Opening hours are from Thursday to Sunday inclusive and we are open Boxing Day.

Seasons greetings to all our wonderful volunteers, supporters, and Facebook followers. Thank you for your continued support. Your support is truly appreciated.

01/11/2024

Over 80 local residents filled the Bermagui Country Club auditorium to
attend the premier/launch of the new Montreal Goldfield film "Gold, was
the Cry!" Guest speaker, local historian Peter Lacey, emphasised the
need to preserve the Montreal site and encouraged the community to get
involved. A brief message from film maker, Hiromi Matsuoka, was read
out highlighting her pleasure in working with the current Montreal
volunteers, as well as the need for preservation of the site.

Montreal Management committee would like to invite interested local
residents to become volunteers. You may have a skill that we need (like
computer/IT skills!) or simply may be happy to do a bit of maintenance
around the site occasionally.

Please contact Secretary, Carolyne Banados on 0402064802 if you would
like to discuss becoming a volunteer.

09/10/2024

Wonderful exiting opportunity to see the premier launch of the short documentary “ ‘Gold’ was the Cry”.
Thursday 10 October at 6:30 pm at the Bermagui Country Club. Entrance is free. Not to be missed.

29/09/2024

Definitely not to be missed! Put this event in your diary now!
At 6.30pm on 10 October at the Bermagui Country Club the premier launch of the documentary “ ‘Gold’ Was The Cry”.
The documentary was professionally photographed and edited by Hiromi Matsouka, a renowned international producer.
The Goldfield put Bermagui on the map and this documentary consolidates the history of the Goldfield, the living conditions of the miners, and the views of the Yuin people.

Address

Wallaga Lake Road
Bermagui, NSW
2546

Opening Hours

Thursday	1pm - 3:30pm
Friday	1pm - 3:30pm
Saturday	1pm - 3:30pm
Sunday	1pm - 3:30pm

Telephone

+61264933054

Website

http://www.montrealgoldfield.org.au/

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