Looking for a unique and educational family outing these school holidays? Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo offers an immersive experience into Australia’s gold rush era, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Explore the Underground
Descend 61 metres below the surface on the Mine Experience Tour.
Donning hard hats and miners’ lamps, families can navigate the honeycomb of tunnels while learning about the challenging conditions miners faced during the 1900s.
This 75-minute guided tour is suitable for children aged 3 and over and is wheelchair accessible.
Surfaces Adventures
For those preferring to stay above ground, the Explore the Surface experience offers a self-guided tour through heritage-listed buildings and original mining equipment.
Highlights include the impressive 22-metre poppet head and the “Hand of Faith” gold nugget replica.
Kids can also try their luck at gold panning in the Panning Shed.
Plan Your Visit
Central Deborah Gold Mine is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Bookings are recommended for underground tours, especially during school holidays. The mine is conveniently located at 76 Violet Street, Bendigo VIC 3550, and is accessible via the Vintage Talking Tram.
For more information and to book your adventure, visit the official website: www.central-deborah.com
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