Central Deborah Goldmine

Central Deborah Goldmine: Mine Experience Tour, Bendigo

Don a hard hat and miner’s lamp, descend 61 metres beneath the surface of Bendigo and be guided through the honeycomb of tunnels where almost one ton of gold was unearthed.

With only the light on your cap to light the path you will discover what conditions as a miner were really like during the harsh gold rush era.

Extra activities are available during school holidays.

Special V/Line Offers

With a V/Line ticket you’ll receive one free child entry for every full paying adult on a Mine Experience Tour.

Why not make a day of it in Bendigo this winter? Your V/Line ticket also gives you discounts at the Discovery Centre and the Talking Tram.

We recommend travelling during off-peak times – there will be more seats and it’s cheaper than travelling at peak times.

Getting there

Bendigo is approximately 2 hours by train from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station.

Along the way, you can take in the scenery of Melbourne’s outskirts, Victorian towns and great country vistas.

The Central Deborah Gold Mine is located on the corner of High and Violet St, Bendigo, about 600m south of Alexandra Fountain on Pall Mall. It takes 10-15 minutes to walk to Alexandra Fountain from Bendigo Station. From the fountain, you can either keep walking 600m south to the gold mine, or catch the talking tram to the end of the line.

Remember, your V/Line ticket also includes free travel on the Bendigo Transit Service, if you decide to explore Bendigo while you’re there. If you’re travelling from a metropolitan station, you’ll also get included travel on trams, trains and buses. See V/Line ticket is also a Metcard for more details.

More information

Visit the Central Deborah Goldmine website (new window) for more info.

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