Central Deborah Gold Mine

At Central Deborah Gold Mine you have the unique opportunity of exploring a real gold mine.

Mine Experience Tour - 75 minutes - 61 metres underground:

Don a hard hat and miner's lamp, be guided through the honeycomb of tunnels where almost one tone of the world's most precious metal was unearthed and discover what conditions as a miner were really like during the harsh gold rush era. Children need to be over 3 years of age.

Underground Adventure Tour - 2.5 hours - 85 metres underground:

Gear up in overalls, boots, a miner's hat and lamp. Climb ladders, work a mine drill and search for gold with finders keepers! Lunch is also served underground in the Crib Room. Children need to be over 8 years of age.

Nine Levels of Darkness - 4.5 hours - 228 metres underground:

Spend a day as a 1940s gold miner and be guided through authentic mining tunnels by your Shift Boss who will 'put you to work', teaching you all the tricks of the trade. Learn how to set a charge and operate a Panther rock drill. Climb down parts of the mine shaft using the ladder way. Follow the cap of the reef up into a T-rise. After a hard day's work, enjoy a lunch break underground. They'll kit you up in overalls, a flannelette shirt, boots, helmet and cap lamp. Following the tour a short video of your experience will be emailed to you so you can show all your friends how tough you really are! This tour is suited to anyone over 15 years of age who has a good level of fitness. If you suffer from any serious health problems that may impede your ability to climb ladders you should consider one of the other fascinating tours.