After years of restoration and interpretation work, the heritage listed Central Deborah Gold Mine is now Australia’s premier underground tourist mine experience. It tells the story of Australia’s richest Goldfield, focusing on the years 1939-1954 when the Central Deborah Gold Mine site was last and most extensively worked.
The Mine Experience.
Don a hard hat and miner’s lamp, descend 61 metres beneath the surface of Bendigo and walk in the footsteps of past miners!
Become enthralled by Bendigo’s underworld as you are guided through the honeycomb of underground tunnels with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides.
With only the light on your cap to light the path you will discover what conditions as a miner were really like during the harsh gold rush era.
Afterwards, explore the surface of the mine with its treasure trove of vintage mining machinery, gold panning and interpretive museum.
Tour Duration: 75 minutes
The Underground Adventure.
Gear up in overalls, boots, miner’s hat and lamp. Climb ladders, work a mine drill and search for gold with finders keepers!
Descending to the third level of the mine, 85 metres underground, you will be mesmerised by the lure of gold and the stronghold that it had over people as you explore the underground tunnels, drifts and stope workings that still contain gold veins.
This tour also includes a ‘miner’s lunch’ or afternoon tea served underground in the Crib Room where you will get a delicious taste of what life was like working underground.
Afterwards, explore the surface of the mine with its treasure trove of vintage mining machinery, gold panning and interpretive museums.
Tour Duration: 2.5 hours
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