Tours, Times & Admission - Central Deborah Gold Mine

How far underground will you go?

Winding Engine being operated to hoist cages from below ground

0 metres: Explore the surface

The surface of the mine contains original buildings and equipment that were essential to the operation of Central Deborah in its mining days. Climb the poppet head for a birdseye view of Bendigo and visit the interpretive museum to see the “Hand of Faith” gold nugget replica. All underground tours include access to the surface of the mine.

Tour Duration: Ticket valid all day. Allow at least 30-45 minutes.
Age Limits: All ages
Fitness: All levels
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Times: Open 9:00am-4:30pm, Wednesday - Sunday. Open 7 days during School Holidays. Self-guided at your leisure.
Cost: Adult $6.50, Conc. $5.00, Child $4.00, Family $19.00

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

We've implemented a number of new measures to meet COVIDSafe requirements. Find out more here.

61 metres: Mine Experience

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: 60 minutes
Age Limits: 3 years of age and over
Min people per tour: 2
Max people per tour: 6
Fitness: All levels
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Times: Depart every half hour from 9:30am - 3:00pm Wednesday - Sunday. Open 7 days during School Holidays.
Cost: Adult $32.00, Conc. $28.00, Child $17.00, Family $88.00
Love your local deal: $15.00 per person or $60 for family. Valid for City of Greater Bendigo residents.

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

85 metres: Underground Adventure

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19 REGULATIONS

Calling all adventure seekers! Gear up in overalls, boots, miner’s hat and lamp. Climb ladders, work a drill and enjoy a traditional miner's lunch served underground.

Depth: Level 2 and 3, 85 metres underground
Tour Duration: 2.5 hours
Age Limits: 8 years and over
Min people per tour: 2
Max people per tour: 10
Fitness: Medium, ladder climbing involved
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Times: 11:00am and 2:00pm daily
Cost: Adult $85.00, Conc. $75.00, Child $52.50, Family $245.00

Full details and online bookings for Underground Adventure Tours available here.

228 metres: Nine Levels of Darkness

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19 REGULATIONS

Are you brave enough to descend underground in the original miners' cage on Australia's deepest underground mine tour? Climb down the shaft, work a drill, set a charge and enjoy a traditional miners lunch 228 metres underground. This is the ultimate gold mining experience!

Depth: Levels 6, 8 and 9, 228 metres underground
Tour Duration: 3.5 hours
Age Limits: 14 years and over
Min people per tour: 2
Max people per tour: 6
Fitness: Medium, ladder climbing involved
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Times: 10:30am each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, excluding Public Holidays.
Cost: $199 per person

Full details about Nine Levels of Darkness Tours available here.

Package Deals

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19 REGULATIONS

For the full gold rush experience package your Central Deborah Gold Mine experience with a Bendigo Tramways Vintage Talking Tram tour and a visit to the Bendigo Joss House Temple

Click here for the full list of package options and to book online.