Central Deborah Gold Mine
Address: 76 Violet St, Bendigo, Victoria 3550
Phone: 03 5443 8322 | Fax: 03 5443 8341
Email: bookings@central-deborah.com
Web: central-deborah.com
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Overview
At Central Deborah Gold Mine you have the unique opportunity of exploring a real gold mine.
Mine Experience Tour - 75 minutes - 61 metres underground:
Don a hard hat and miner's lamp, be guided through the honeycomb of tunnels where almost one tone of the world's most precious metal was unearthed and discover what conditions as a miner were really like during the harsh gold rush era. Children need to be over 3 years of age.
Underground Adventure Tour - 2.5 hours - 85 metres underground:
Gear up in overalls, boots, a miner's hat and lamp. Climb ladders, work a mine drill and search for gold with finders keepers! Lunch is also served underground in the Crib Room. Children need to be over 8 years of age.
Nine Levels of Darkness - 3.5-4 hours - 228 metres underground:
Spend a day as a 1940s gold miner and be guided through authentic mining tunnels by your Shift Boss who will 'put you to work', teaching you all the tricks of the trade. Learn how to set a charge and operate a Panther rock drill. Climb down parts of the mine shaft using the ladder way. Follow the cap of the reef up into a T-rise. After a hard day's work, enjoy a lunch break underground. We'll kit you up in overalls, a flannelette shirt, boots, helmet and cap lamp. This tour is suited to anyone over 15 years of age who has a good level of fitness. If you suffer from any serious health problems that may impede your ability to climb ladders you should consider one of the other fascinating tours. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate, be sure to bring a mate to secure your date!
Price & booking
Cost
| Type | Valid from | Valid to | Entry cost($) |
|---|
Nine Levels of Darkness Children need to be over 15 years of age
Tours operate Mon - Sat (excl. Public Holidays) | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $199.00 |
Underground Adventure Tour - Family Rate for 2 adults and up to 4 children. Children need to be over 8 years of age. | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $190.00 |
Underground Adventure Tour - Child Children need to be over 8 years of age | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $45.00 |
Underground Adventure Tour - Concession | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $65.00 |
Underground Adventure Tour - Adult | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $75.00 |
Mine Experience Tour - Family Rate for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
Children need to be over 3 years of age | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $78.50 |
Mine Experience Tour - Child Children need to be over 3 years of age | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $15.00 |
Mine Experience Tour - Concession | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $25.00 |
Mine Experience Tour - Adult | 27/02/12 | 31/12/12 | $28.50 |
More info
Local directions
Corner of High and Violet Street, Bendigo - 600 metres south of Alexandra Fountain.
Facilities
- Car park
- Coach Parking
- Parking for the Disabled
- Guide
- Interpretive Centre
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shop
- Tour Desk
Tourism awards
2011
- Victorian Tourism Awards
- Winner
2010
- Victorian Tourism Awards
- Finalist
2009
- Victorian Tourism Awards
- Finalist
Opening hours
Closed Christmas day.
Daily
9:00am
-5:00pm
Tours depart regularly throughout the day. Visit the website for more information.
Memberships
- Tourism Alliance Victoria
- Visitor Information Centre
Disabled access
The surface of the Mine and the Mine Experience Tour are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us on 5443 8322 for further information.
Additional business information
Unique Dining
Central Deborah Gold Mine is an authentic gold mine from one of the world's most exciting gold rushes. Beneath the surface a unique space is now a fantastic Underground Function Room. It is the only underground mine conference venue available for hire in Australia and offers visitors a genuine experience underground, with the option of enjoying a pre-function or post-function underground mine tour as part of the package. The Underground Function Room has hosted numerous and varied events over the years, ranging from business conferences and AGM's to weddings and 21st birthday parties.