You won't need to dig too deep to discover the area's mining history. Head to Mitchells Gully Gold Mine for an insight into the resources once excavated here.
You'll want to have your camera within easy reach when you're visiting this inactive mine site. It draws many travelers who come to Charleston. Also worthy of a few pictures is Underworld Adventures. Conveniently close to Mitchells Gully Gold Mine, it's another of this area's big drawcards.