Mine Experience Tour
Don a hard hat, descend 61 metres underground, and walk in the footsteps of past gold miners. Students become enthralled by Bendigo's fascinating underworld as they explore the honeycomb of hidden underground tunnels. Expert Tour Guides will share Bendigo's golden heritage with your students, the geology of the rock formations they encounter, demonstrate the mining methods that were practised on the Deborah Reef and explain what it was really like to be a miner during the harsh gold rush era.
The Mine Experience Tour is wheelchair accessible.
About the Program
Don a hard hat, descend 61 metres underground, and walk in the footsteps of past gold miners. Students become enthralled by Bendigo's fascinating underworld as they explore the honeycomb of hidden underground tunnels. Expert Tour Guides will share Bendigo's golden heritage with your students, the geology of the rock formations they encounter, demonstrate the mining methods that were practised on the Deborah Reef and explain what it was really like to be a miner during the harsh gold rush era.
The Mine Experience Tour is wheelchair accessible.
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Further Infomation
What's included:
- Personal Tour Guide/s
- Helmet for each participant
- Access to explore the surface of the mine after your tour, this is a self-guided experience. Students can explore the treasure trove of vintage mining machinery and heritage-listed buildings on display. Please allow extra time in your schedule to explore the surface.
What to bring:
- Flat enclosed footwear: The ground is rough and wet.
- Warm clothing, it is an average of 14 degrees underground.
- Camera, you won't want to forget this adventure.
- Pocket money. There is a fantastic gift shop with affordable keep sakes to help your students remember their journey underground.
Objectives
Level 5-6: From Colony to Nation
Level 9-10: Australia and Asia
For further information on learning outcomes and objectives, as well as all other information, please send an enquiry below.