Tours, Times & Admission - Central Deborah Gold Mine
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MINE EXPERIENCE

Walk in the footsteps of past miners

MINE EXPERIENCE

Walk in the footsteps of past miners

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929kg of gold was extracted from Central Deborah Gold Mine, which would be worth over $70 million today!
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OPEN HOURS:

  • 9:30am - 4:30pm

Explore the surface: Above ground
The surface of the mine contains heritage-listed buildings and equipment that were essential to the operation of Central Deborah in its mining days. Visit the interpretive museum to see the “Hand of Faith” gold nugget replica.
  • Tour Duration: Ticket valid all day. Allow at least 30-45 minutes.
  • Age Limits: All ages
  • Fitness: All levels
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
  • Cost:  Adult $8.50, Concession $6, Child FREE, Explore the Surface is included with the Underground Mine Experience Tour and Vintage Talking Tram Tour.

Full details and online bookings for Explore the Surface available here. 


Tour guide showing children gold underground on a Mine ExperienceMine Experience Tour: 61 metres underground 

Explore the honeycomb of underground tunnels with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides to discover what conditions as a miner were really like during the harsh gold rush era.
  • Depth: Level 2, 61 metres underground
  • Tour Duration: 75 minutes
  • Age Limits: 3 years of age and over
  • Min people per tour: 2
  • Max people per tour: 20
  • Fitness: All levels
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
  • Cost: Adult $40.00, Conc. $35.00, Child $30.00, Family $110.00

Full details and online bookings for Mine Experience Tours available here.

 

Multi-Attraction Passes

History & Heroes Pass
Package Deal: Vintage Talking Tram Tour and Bendigo Military Museum Entry.

The History & Heroes Pass connects Bendigo’s gold rush heritage with powerful stories of Central Victoria’s rich military history.

PRICES

  • Adult $29.50
  • Conc $24.50
  • Child (3-15) $20
  • Family (2 Adults + up to 3 Children) $80

Tramways Discovery Pass
Package Deal: Depot Discovery Tour and Vintage Talking Tram Tour.

Tramways Discovery Pass is your all-access tram experience!
Explore Bendigo by Vintage Talking Tram, then peak behind the scenes of Australia’s oldest operating tram depot on a Depot Discovery Tour. You will be guided through the workshop, witness lost trades still in use and come to appreciate the artistry of the skilled craftsmen who have meticulously built and restored each tram by hand.
NB! The Tramways Discovery Pass is only available on Saturdays and Sundays.

PRICES

  • Adult $30
  • Conc $22.50
  • Child (3-15 years) $15
  • Family (2 Adults + up to 3 Children) $75

The Golden Pass
Package Deal: Mine Experience TourVintage Talking Tram Tour and Bendigo Military Museum Entry.

Three iconic Bendigo attractions, one unforgettable experience!
The Golden Pass gives you access to the Central Deborah Gold Mine – Mine Experience Tour (61m underground), Bendigo Tramways – Vintage Talking Tram Tour, and entry to the Bendigo Military Museum.
NB! Children need to be 3+ years of age to descend underground on a Mine Experience Tour.

PRICES

  • Adult $65
  • Conc $55
  • Child (3-15 years) $47
  • Family (2 Adults + up to 3 Children) $180

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