Top Things to do in Victoria
Things to do in Victoria, Australia: The Best Mines
Discover the best top things to do in Victoria, Australia including State Coal Mine, Karr's Reef Goldmine, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine, Balaclava Mine, Carman's Tunnel, Heatherlie Quarry, Yackandandah Mining Gorge, Victoria Hill Historic Mining Site, Rutherglan Gold Battery.
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1. State Coal Mine
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5.0 based on 201 reviews
Offering an inexpensive day trip for the whole family, the State Coal Mine is an historic Gippsland attraction that fosters an understanding of Australia's cultural heritage with an authentic underground experience. Entry to the site is free above ground where you can follow the heritage walk among historic buildings. ake the family on a journey back in time at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi. This unique attraction in Gippsland is the only historic coal mine experience in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore underground tunnels as you walk in the footsteps of the hard-working men who drilled and chipped for coal in the 1900s. See their mining tools and equipment still in place, as if the mine has been running up until this day. Take a guided tour led by Parks Victoria staff and volunteers who have a personal connection with the mine, including a special few who are retired miners. Hear stories of mining days gone by and learn the methods used by miners to extract black gold.
Reviewed By Q5315FNhelenr
The underground tour is very well run, guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable, well worth the visit, above ground is self guided and full of information. Lunch in the cafe topped off the visit. Definitely recommend. Free to wander above ground, but pay for underground tour.
2. Karr's Reef Goldmine
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By leefQ3409HR
Absolutely brilliant tour. Greg has put in thousands of hours of time researching the history of gold mining at Yackandandah and followed the path of some of the most notable characters during the town's 30 year long gold rush. He's personally qualified in several government regulated industries solely to be able to share his passion for this fascinating historic period and bought a gold mine! You couldn't wish for more detail or knowledge on a subject and I can't recommend this tour highly enough, next time we're close to Yackandandah we'll certainly attend the your again.
3. Central Deborah Gold Mine
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4.5 based on 854 reviews
At Central Deborah Gold Mine you will discover more about Bendigo's golden past at a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom of the 1900s. Experience what conditions were really like for miners as you are guided through hidden underground tunnels by friendly and knowledgeable guides. Descending to the depths of Bendigo, gold fever strikes visitors on the famous Mine Experience Tour (61m underground), the exciting Underground Adventure Tour (85m underground) and Australia's deepest underground mine tour, Nine Levels of Darkness (228m underground).
Reviewed By VIXMJ08 - Taranaki Region, New Zealand
We were fortunate to be the only ones in our tour group and found the tour of the 2nd level of the mine to be every educational and awesome. Our tour guide Zoey was awesome and gave us a great tour and knowledge of the mine and Bendigos gold history. Definately need a little time to look around the surdace at the displays. Overall a great day out
4. Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine
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4.5 based on 224 reviews
An authentic underground goldmine that is heritage listed. Tour groups of up to 30 people are escorted by an experienced guide. The Mine is well it, plenty of room and well ventilated. It is very safe. Tours operate daily except Christmas Day at 1:30pm - and at 12noon and 3pm on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Reviewed By MikesChoiceone - Rowville, Australia
We first visited this location in 2017. Returned in 2020 with my brother who is visiting us from sunny Sri Lanka. Walhalla is a great place to visit with lots of history. In short this is one of the townships which got electricity at the same time as Melbourne. But then it was the ghost town which got electricity as the last place in the same region. You would Wonder what does that means. Please visit and experience what happened.
5. Balaclava Mine
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By hbrisbane - Melbourne, Australia
We thought that the Rushworth area including Balaclava Mine would be just a quick drive around in maybe an hour but how wrong we were. It was just amazing. Loved the township and the take away shop and bakery. Many fascinating old buildings though the museum was closed due to Covid. Very friendly locals and good coffee. Went up to the observation tower in the middle of town.We followed the road up to Whroo(8km out) and just meandered around the gravel roads looking at cemetery, puddling machines and all the interesting signs and information boards. Had thought the Balaclava Mine might be inacessible to all but the fit but it was actually a small even walk on a well maintained (but not signposted) gravel path. Steps led up to an observation platform bcos the access down into the mine was closed but viewing was great and we saw heaps. There are actually a few viewing platforms.What a fabulous day. The area teems with gold rush info. Very informative. Also a very accessible neat campground.
6. Carman's Tunnel
7. Heatherlie Quarry
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
8. Yackandandah Mining Gorge
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Global50346380877 - Yackandandah, Australia
Yackandandah in autumn is spectacular. We spent time walking the varies walks and trails including the Yackandandah mining gorge trail, we also spent time wondering the streets of Yackandandah enjoying all its old world charm dressed up in gorgeous autumnal colours, and cycled the Yackandandah creek cycling / walking trail. The best!!
9. Victoria Hill Historic Mining Site
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
I came across this amazing attraction by accident while I was driving around Bendigo early in the morning before my kids woke up. Highly recommend this fascinating mining site that is a very easy way walk from carpark and memorial park. Offers historic displays and a poppet lookout
10. Rutherglan Gold Battery
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By joffs2014 - Melbourne, Australia
Well signposted and very informative placarding and clean and presentable site to visit. One of the pieces of history of the area that its story needs to be told.
