This was the home of Captain Samuel Mitchell, mine manager and geologist for the Geraldine lead mine (the first lead producer in Australia).
Today's Chiverton House Museum's caretakers cottage was the home of George White, a 'ticket of leave' convict, who in 1865 paid five pounds sterling for his piece of land on which he built the two room cottage and set up his wheel wright... More details
This stunning region offers pristine beaches, charming coastal towns as well as majestic hinterlands and national parks. Read more ...