The Pink Cliffs Geological Reserve is a historically and geologically significant former gold mining site in Heathcote, Victoria, and a popular tourist destination. The particular mining technique used there between 1870 and 1890 involved high-pressure water washing away layers of soil to extract gold.
The erosion caused by this process created the lunar-like landscape of the area and the distinctive pink and pastel colours that characterise the surrounding clay cliffs. The site is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H1352.
The Pink Cliffs Geological Reserve is a historically and geologically significant former gold mining site in Heathcote, Victoria, and a popular tourist destination. The particular mining technique used there between 1870 and 1890 involved high-pressure water washing away layers of soil to extract gold.
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