Mogo

Born in the gold rush, the charming village of Mogo now receives throngs of visitors, all keen to sample its special atmosphere and browse its wide variety of galleries, arts, crafts and specialty stores. Take home that treasured memento of your visit to the Nature Coast.

Don't just browse, open your eyes - there are some real treasures and bargains to be found.

Enjoy coffee and cake or gourmet pastries - or a delicious lunch at one of Mogo's great cafes. There are unusual plants, jewellery, homewares, furniture and great pottery - and the artworks are thrilling.

Revisit Mogo's goldrush days at Old Mogo Town, situated just behind the town where you can journey back through time in this re-creation of a nineteenth century gold rush village. Or pan for gold on a tour at The Goldfields Park just down the road.

Just around the corner is the surprise-packet, Mogo Zoo. There are few places where you can eyeball big cats and such a wonderful range of primates and various endangered species. For me the snow leopards are a standout but boy, those spider monkeys sure are cute! And as for the new giraffes....