State Coal Mine Tour
Description
The State Coal Mine offers a journey back in time to discover what life working in a coal mine was like in the 1900s. Venture underground through the dark network of tunnels to get hands-on at the coal face and learn how Victoria’s hard working men extracted the black gold.
The mine remains just as it was in its working days. Tools and equipment are still in place, as if the miners have just walked away. Seams of 130 million year old coal glisten under dim lighting, while empty skips stand idle to rust in the silent tunnels. Kids will love adventuring underground, getting hands-on at the coal face and finding their own treasure to take away.
All underground tours are guided by Parks Victoria staff and volunteers who tell stories from mining days past and explain mining methods and social history. Many guides have personal connections to the mine, with a special few being retired miners.
Useful Information
Bookings are required, go to the website and click on the link to book online.
Opening Times:
10.00am – 4.30pm Underground tours run daily at 11.30am and 2.00pm, additional tours run during holiday periods.
When booking online you may request a tour time of 11.30am or 2.00pm, however to secure a spot you are required to be onsite 30-60 minutes prior to the tour time. Please add your request to the comments section in your shopping cart when making your booking.
Admission Prices:
Adult – $19.50 Child (5 – 15 years) – $9.90 Concession (Australian Pension Card Holders) – $13.80 Student (16+) and Seniors (Government Seniors Card Holders) – $16.70 Family (2 adults and 2 children) – $48.50 Child under 5 $0.00 Carer $0.00
Contact
- Cost: Contact Provider
- Booking required
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State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi VIC State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia
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