Central Deborah Gold Mine
Bendigo's last commercial gold mine. Visitors put on hard hats, descend 61 metres underground in a cage, and experience the life of miners from the gold rush era.
The Central Deborah Gold Mine produced about 929 kilograms of gold between 1939 and 1954. It was the last commercial gold mine in Bendigo to close, and its headframe, machine room and miners' changing rooms are still intact. The classic “Miner's Tour” takes visitors down 61 metres underground in a cage, where a guide explains rock drilling and blasting. The tour lasts about 75 minutes. A deeper “Adventure Tour” goes further down, and visitors can operate the drilling equipment themselves. The surface has free exhibition areas and gold-panning experiences. Underground tours must be booked in advance. Tickets start at about AUD 40, and the mine is good for families with children.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Bendigo Art Gallery
- Rosalind Park & Conservatory Gardens
- Discovery Science & Technology Centre
- Pall Mall & Shamrock Hotel
- Ulumbarra Theatre
- Golden Dragon Museum & Yi Yuan Gardens
- Bendigo Talking Tram