Apparition Joined Feb 26, 2016 Messages 78 Reaction score 67 Nov 14, 2016 #1 Just wondering if people would have a list of open mines that are safe or have tourist style tours through them.
Just wondering if people would have a list of open mines that are safe or have tourist style tours through them.
Dave law Joined Feb 9, 2015 Messages 1,382 Reaction score 3,993 Location East Maitland Nov 14, 2016 #2 I think the Mountain Maid at copeland (Barrington tops) NSW is still open to the public. I did the tour many moons ago. Went all the way in to the face where the vein with gold was exposed. plus a small museum. Cheers.
I think the Mountain Maid at copeland (Barrington tops) NSW is still open to the public. I did the tour many moons ago. Went all the way in to the face where the vein with gold was exposed. plus a small museum. Cheers.
M mbasko Supporting Member Joined Jan 27, 2015 Messages 7,768 Reaction score 12,884 Location Central West NSW Nov 14, 2016 #3 Bald Hill Gold Mine, Hill End NSW http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/bald-hill-tourist-mine Three Creeks Gold Mine, Bingara NSW http://www.visitnsw.com/destination...ra/attractions/three-creeks-tourist-gold-mine Big Opal Mine, Lightning Ridge NSW http://lightningridgeinfo.com.au/ridge-attractions.html Peak Hill Open Cut, Peak Hill NSW http://www.peakhill.nsw.au/index.php/see-do/gold-mine Day Dream Mine, Silverton NSW http://www.silverton.org.au/ddream.htm Gunnadoo Gold Mine, Ophir NSW https://www.yellowpages.com.au/nsw/ophir/gunnadoo-gold-mine-the-13510079-listing.html Blinman Mine, South Australia http://www.heritageblinmanmine.com.au/ Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Vic http://www.central-deborah.com/ There are many more. Some active mines also have open days too but they are usually only advertised local to the mine.
Bald Hill Gold Mine, Hill End NSW http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/bald-hill-tourist-mine Three Creeks Gold Mine, Bingara NSW http://www.visitnsw.com/destination...ra/attractions/three-creeks-tourist-gold-mine Big Opal Mine, Lightning Ridge NSW http://lightningridgeinfo.com.au/ridge-attractions.html Peak Hill Open Cut, Peak Hill NSW http://www.peakhill.nsw.au/index.php/see-do/gold-mine Day Dream Mine, Silverton NSW http://www.silverton.org.au/ddream.htm Gunnadoo Gold Mine, Ophir NSW https://www.yellowpages.com.au/nsw/ophir/gunnadoo-gold-mine-the-13510079-listing.html Blinman Mine, South Australia http://www.heritageblinmanmine.com.au/ Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Vic http://www.central-deborah.com/ There are many more. Some active mines also have open days too but they are usually only advertised local to the mine.
Eldorado Joined Jul 21, 2015 Messages 1,799 Reaction score 3,310 Nov 14, 2016 #4 Awesome links Mbasko.Lots to do in Lightning Ridge.Thanks for posting.
O Occasional_panner Joined Jul 20, 2016 Messages 2,274 Reaction score 2,272 Nov 14, 2016 #5 Walhalla in Vic high country has one too mate. http://www.walhallaboard.org.au/
Apparition Joined Feb 26, 2016 Messages 78 Reaction score 67 Nov 14, 2016 #6 Thanks for the replies guys, trying to plan a honeymoon to see a few of them.
O Occasional_panner Joined Jul 20, 2016 Messages 2,274 Reaction score 2,272 Nov 15, 2016 #7 I'm sure the new bride will just love that.
Apparition Joined Feb 26, 2016 Messages 78 Reaction score 67 Nov 15, 2016 #8 She actually gets out there with me and mines. She actually introduced me to it
DrDuck Chris Supporting Member Joined Jan 27, 2013 Messages 3,365 Reaction score 8,360 Location Goulburn, NSW Nov 15, 2016 #9 Interesting list, MBasko, Thanks.