News & Events

News & Events

Keep up-to-date with what is happening at The Original Gold Rush Colony, in Mogo, Batemans Bay, Eurobodalla South Coast New South Wales and beyond. News and Events for locals, visitors and travellers and interesting Gold and Australiana news and issues.

Check here for announcements of coming events, such as Gold Rush re-enactments / Australian Heritage Days and other open events.

News & Events - Gold Rush Colony Mogo, South Coast NSW & Beyond	Date
Christmas In July 2012 Come And Enjoy A Traditional Winter Christmas In July At Mogo Come along for a night of festive feasting and frivolity Join us at The Original Gold Rush Colony in Mogo for a Christmas in July Trivia Night, with Lucky Door Prize, on the spot prizes and a prize for the winning table.Enjoy a hearty 2 course meal... News Type: Events At The Colony	21 Jul 2012 (Read More...)
Dinner and Bush Dance Get Those Feet Tapping And Dance The Night Away Join us at The Original Gold Rush Colony in Mogo for a hootin’ scootin’ good time. The evening package includes a hearty two course meal and bush dancing. The Original Gold Rush Colony at Mogo has a large dance hall for you to twirl to the... News Type: Events At The Colony	7 Jul 2012 (Read More...)
Seagulls Is Closing Soon Steph & Chris To Hang Up The Teatowel After 19 years of romantic dining at Seagulls Resturant, we will have to find a new venue from Mid June. News Type: Mogo & Beyond	16 Jun 2012 (Read More...)
Josh Rawiri Live Music Performance South Coast NSW Sunday Afternoon Live Music Event - Diggers Rest Tavern Mogo Josh Rawiri returns once again to The Diggers Rest Tavern at the Gold Rush Colony Mogo on Sunday 10th June 2012 (Queens Birthday Long Weekend) for a performance starting at 3.30 pm and finishing around 7.00 pm. A talented guitarist Josh has his own... News Type: Events At The Colony	10 Jun 2012 (Read More...)
Heritage Day At The Colony June Long Weekend Children Enter Free And Step Back Into The Gold Rush Sunday the 10th of June 2012 (Queens Birthday Long Weekend) will be a big day at The Colony. Come along and enjoy extra activities and olde world experiences on our special Heritage Day. This year, and for this special day only, all children under... News Type: Events At The Colony	10 Jun 2012 (Read More...)
Batemans Bay Sustainability Expo Support The Woodies, Local Business & Our Community The Batemans Bay Sustainability Expo is a part of The Village Centre shopping complex in Batemans Bay's corporate efforts to highlight and promote a Green & Clean (Sustainable) shopping experience here on the NSW South Coast. News Type: Mogo & Beyond	1 Jun 2012 (Read More...)
Eurobodalla River of Art South Coast NSW Festival An annual celebration of the creative talent which thrives in the Eurobodalla. A 10 day program of visual art, sculpture, dance, music, theatre, film, poetry and fun filled family events. Artists will fill galleries, cafes, restaurants, shops... News Type: Mogo & Beyond	18 May 2012 (Read More...)
Amazing Maze Grant New Maze Coming Soon To The Gold Rush Colony At Mogo NSW Update (15th May 2012) Lorrie Modde CEO of South Coast Tourism NSW came for an onsite inspection of the ground breaking for the Maze. We are all very excited to finally have a break in the weather to allow the heavy machinery to level the area for... News Type: Town Criers News	15 May 2012 (Read More...)
The Festival of Braidwood A Celebration of Braidwoods Heritage The Festival of Braidwood is a celebration of Braidwood and district’s heritage and culture, from the earliest Australian settlers, through the gold rush years, federation and to the present. News Type: Mogo & Beyond	5 May 2012 (Read More...)
Tilba Easter Festival South Coast NSW Easter Event This great highlight of South Coast events is promising to be as exciting as ever as the old village of Central Tilba prepares to expand its population from 100 to 10,000 for one great day of fun. Easter Saturday is the one day each year when Bate... News Type: Mogo & Beyond	7 Apr 2012 (Read More...)
Easter School Holidays Catering Diggers Rest Tavern Open for Lunch and Afternoon Teas Back by popular demand! The Diggers Rest Tavern situated in our gold rush village will be open for lunches and afternoon teas from Friday the 6th of April through the New South Wales school holidays. Come in and enjoy some old fashioned hospitality... News Type: Town Criers News	6 Apr 2012 (Read More...)
Mogo Magic Football Season Starts April 1st Shoalhaven Junior Football League Simon Wheatley, President of Mogo Magic Football Club, called in to The Original Gold Rush Colony, to tell us the news. The Southern Show Down is the opening match of the season, against local rivals Batemans Bay Seahawks. There will be two games... News Type: Mogo & Beyond	1 Apr 2012 (Read More...)
Batemans Bay Triathlon Weekend Volunteers Sought To Support Organisers Of South Coast Event Last Year's triathlon festival was so great a success that organisers are expecting over 1000 atheletes of all ages and abilities to converge on Batemans Bay for the Ultimate Triathlon "trithebay" March 31st and 1st April 2012. News Type: Mogo & Beyond	31 Mar 2012 (Read More...)
Southeast Harvest Moruya Food Festival South Coast NSW Fresh Food Festival Event Southeast HARVEST regional food festival celebrates the diversity and quality of food produced in the south-eastern shires of NSW. The festival is held every 16 months and showcases produce from all the seasons - 2012 will showcase Autumn produce. News Type: Mogo & Beyond	16 Mar 2012 (Read More...)
Illawarra & South East Region Principals' Conference Wollongong Supporting Education On The NSW South Coast The Original Gold Rush Colony was a sponsor of the 9th Illawarra & SE Region Principals' Conference held in Wollongong on the South Coast of NSW. The primary theme was Supporting Vibrant Educational Leadership into the Future. News Type: Mogo & Beyond	15 Mar 2012 (Read More...)
Tourism & Business Development Officer Visits The Original Gold Rush Colony Andrew Greenway Familiarisation At Mogo Owner Maureen Nathan and Robert Legeay were delighted to escort Andrew Greenway on his first visit to the Original Gold Rush Colony on Friday afternoon. Andrew is the new Tourism and Business Development Officer for the Eurobodalla Shire. He... News Type: Mogo & Beyond	9 Mar 2012 (Read More...)
Queen Victoria To Rule Again Pastel Portrait Donation To Original Gold Rush Colony Part time "Miss James" has worked overtime to create a virtually life size portrait of Queen Victoria who reigned over the British Empire during the 1850's Australian Gold Rush. News Type: Town Criers News	8 Mar 2012 (Read More...)
Barefoot Blacksmith Trimming Workshop NSW South Coast Horse Lovers' In Mogo On Sunday the Barefoot Blacksmith braved floods and landslides and had to go around Bega to get to The Original Gold Rush Colony. Some of his clients were not so fortunate, and missed an amazing workshop. Only 2 horses out of 6 were able... News Type: Events At The Colony	4 Mar 2012 (Read More...)
New Website Launched! Update Your Links & Bookmarks To Our New Web Address Welcome to the new Website for The Original Gold Rush Colony in Mogo on the South Coast of NSW Australia. Please update your links & bookmarks to: www.goldrushcolony.com.au Old Mogo Town & South Coast Accommodation Websites - Combined... News Type: Town Criers News	15 Feb 2012 (Read More...)
Dargue Reef Gold Mine Update - Majors Creek Braidwood Further Developments - NSW Dargue Reef Gold Mine Story Cortona Resources clears approvals hurdle, moves towards Dargues Reef gold mine development. Cortona Resources (ASX:CRC) has completed the approvals process for its 50,000 ounce per annum Dargues Reef gold mine near Braidwood, New South Wales. News Type: Other Gold Related News	9 Feb 2012 (Read More...)
Josh Rawiri Live Music Event Sunday Arvo Live Music Event - Diggers Rest Tavern Mogo On Sunday 15th Jan at 4.40pm the place to be to listen to great music is definitely the Diggers Rest Tavern at the Gold Rush Colony. By popular demand Josh Rawiri has returned to play in Mogo after his first gig in Nov 13th 2011. News Type: Events At The Colony	15 Jan 2012 (Read More...)
Dargues Reef Gold Mine Proposal - Majors Creek Update Eurobodalla negotiates more terms over Dargues Reef In agreements reached by orders of consent at the Land & Environment Court, Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) and Cortona Resources have agreed to further terms over the Dargues Reef gold mine proposal at Majors Creek, and ESC has withdrawn its... News Type: Other Gold Related News	11 Jan 2012 (Read More...)
Heritage Day At The Colony Dress Up For Free Entry To Wander Back In Time To The 1850's Sunday 12th June 2011 (Queens Birthday Long Weekend)Gates open at 9.30am with Activities beginning at 10.30am.Guided Tours at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm.Antique Tractor and Machinery display, Wood Turner, Blacksmith, Gold Nugget Treasure Hunt, guess the... News Type: Events At The Colony	12 Jun 2011 (Read More...)
Robert Celebrates 70 Years Big Birthday Happening Roberts Birthday Big Night at The Diggers Rest Tavern Robert is so pleased he accepted his life partner's gift of a great big birthday bash at The Diggers Rest Tavern in the grounds of The Original Gold Rush Colony.He had danced non stop at Peter's... News Type: Town Criers News	28 Apr 2011 (Read More...)
Monet's Light And Water Art Competition In 2011, the owners of Monet's Cafe Restuarant (Batemans Bay) and The Original Gold Rush Colony (Mogo) collaborated to create the first such art competition in the Batemans Bay NSW South Coast region. The initial inspiration for the event was the... News Type: Mogo & Beyond	1 Apr 2011 (Read More...)