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Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo

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Step into Bendigo's gold-rush history at Central Deborah Gold Mine, which yielded 929 kg of gold during the gold rush boom, worth over $191 million today. Pull on a hard hat, switch on your head torch and descend 61 metres underground on Australia's deepest underground mine tour. Your guide leads you through a honeycomb of historic tunnels in the footsteps of past gold miners. Experience the eerie stillness of complete darkness, see gold in its natural state and hear vintage mining equipment roar into action. The underground experience lasts around 75 minutes. Back above ground, discover the mine's surface heritage, dominated by a towering 22-metre-high poppet head, and visit the historic Blacksmith's Shop, First Aid Room, Carbide Lamp Room and the impressive Engine Room. Round off your visit by trying your luck at panning for gold. It is around 14 degrees and damp underground, so bring a warm jacket and wear flat, closed-toe shoes.

Mine Experience Ticket

Guided 75-minute underground tour 61 metres below Bendigo, plus entry to explore the mine surface and gold panning.

Inclusions

Admission to Central Deborah Gold Mine
Admission to explore the surface of the mine
Guided underground mine tour
Hard hat and head torch
Panning for gold

US$ 21.91

Highlights

Descend 61 metres underground on Australia's deepest underground mine tour
Follow your guide through a honeycomb of historic gold-mining tunnels
Experience complete darkness, see gold in its natural state and hear vintage mining equipment roar into action
Explore the surface heritage site and its 22-metre-high poppet head
Visit the Blacksmith's Shop, First Aid Room, Carbide Lamp Room and Engine Room
Try your luck at panning for gold

What's Included

Admission to Central Deborah Gold Mine
Admission to explore the surface of the mine
Guided underground mine tour
Hard hat and head torch
Panning for gold

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Child Adult Policy

Participants must be aged 3 or over
Children aged 3-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 16 and over pay the adult rate

Opening Hours

Daily: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Opening hours are subject to change without prior notice

Things To Know

The underground experience lasts around 75 minutes
The tour needs a minimum of 2 participants and takes a maximum of 23 participants
It is an average of 14 degrees underground, so bring a jacket and warm clothing
It is wet and damp underground
Flat, enclosed footwear is essential; wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking and getting dirty
There are no toilet facilities underground
Everyone going underground must wear the supplied hard hat, in line with government regulations
Headwear, including cultural headwear, cannot be worn under the helmet; a private changing room can be provided
High-heeled shoes, baby strollers or carriages, pets (except assistance dogs), food, backpacks, alcohol, drugs, bare feet and unaccompanied minors are not allowed
Smoking and drinking are not allowed; anyone caught will be asked to leave immediately
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused entry, with no refund
Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
Translation sheets are available for the experience in French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Italian, Spanish and English
Translation sheets for the safety briefing video are available in French, Chinese, Hindi and English
The activity is wheelchair accessible; the mine is reached by an industrial lift, and the surface has uneven gravel and slopes

Location

Central Deborah Gold Mine
76 Violet St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia
Please refer to the map for assistance

How To Redeem

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time
Go to the front reception desk to check in and redeem your ticket
Present your mobile voucher
The voucher is valid only on the date (and time, if applicable) you booked
Latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded

Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.

FAQs

Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.

Your ticket includes admission to Central Deborah Gold Mine, entry to explore the mine surface, a guided underground mine tour, a hard hat and head torch, and panning for gold.

The mine is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Opening hours are subject to change without prior notice.

It is around 14 degrees and damp underground, so bring a warm jacket and wear flat, closed-toe shoes.

Participants must be aged 3 or over. Children aged 3-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged 16 and over pay the adult rate.

The underground experience lasts around 75 minutes.

The activity is wheelchair accessible; the mine is reached by an industrial lift, and the surface has uneven gravel and slopes.

You can cancel for free at least 72 hours before your visit. Cancellations less than 72 hours before will incur a 100% fee, and about 4% is deducted from refunds for processing charges.

Arrive 15 minutes before your tour, check in at the front reception desk, and present your mobile voucher. The voucher is valid only on the date and time you booked.