Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo Victoria
Central Deborah Gold Mine Workers standing on the surface of the mine during the Gold Rush Era Central Deborah’s History
Central Deborah Gold Mine operated from 1939-1954 and extracted 929kg of gold, which would be worth about $50 million today.
At its peak, Central Deborah Gold Mine reached a depth of 412 metres. It has 17 separate levels and 15 kilometres of drives and cross cuts (tunnels). The Central Deborah was very much a hands-on mine and the conditions that the miners worked in would be considered shocking by today's standards – being lowered underground in a cage with only two sides, often working ankle to knee deep in water, filling up to 32 ore trucks a shift by hand which were then pushed a mile or more along rails in the drives, working by carbide lamp, breathing in the fumes and rock dust and communication by bells. Geez, they were ironmen. However, at the time working conditions were considered to be among the best on the goldfields at Central Deborah, after all it was one of the only mines that had hot showers.
Following Central Deborah Gold Mine's closure, the Bendigo skyline began to noticeably change. Obvious remnants of mining such as poppet heads, engine rooms, service quarters, battery houses and chimneys were steadily disappearing. After intense lobbying by the local community, the Bendigo City Council purchased the still very much intact Central Deborah Gold Mine in 1970 for a mere $6,000 to ensure that a vital link to Bendigo's historic golden past was maintained.
The Bendigo Trust was then formed to oversee the operations of the Central Deborah Gold Mine, which led to the surface of the mine being opened to the public in 1971. Initially the surface was open for just 12 hours a week and as the demand for viewing a part of Bendigo's history increased, so did the opening hours. In 1974 the mine was gazetted as a Public Historical Purposes Reserve and attracted such visitors as H.R.H Prince Charles.
By far the greatest shortcoming at this stage was that no one could view the underground workings, as these had become flooded. After what could only be described as a monumental effort by everyone involved, Level 2 of the mine was officially opened to the public by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable John Cain, on 20 June 1986, which brought to fruition a long standing dream.
The Underground Adventure Tour on Level 3 was later launched in 1998 and in 2011 Central Deborah Gold Mine became the home of Australia's deepest underground mine tour with the launch of Nine Levels of Darkness, allowing visitors access to Level 9 of the mine, 228 metres underground.
The key to Central Deborah Gold Mine's success as a tourist destination has always been the passion of our staff and tour guides, which include some of the grandchildren and relatives of the original Central Deborah miners. They literally bring Bendigo and Central Deborah's golden heritage to life as they passionately regale our visitors with stories of what life was really like during the harsh gold rush era of 1851-1054
Central Deborah Gold Mine - Bendigo
Would you be brave enough to step inside the cage?
In this video the cage drops down to Level 10, 246 metres underground. Did you notice the water at the bottom?
The Central Deborah Gold Mine shaft is about 410 metres deep in total, but these days the water level is maintained at approximately 260 metres down.
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A quick look at the Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo Victoria Australia, another great adventure along the Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive, part of the Sydney Melbourne Touring experience!
Gold Mine Tour Bendigo, Australia
A fantastic tourist attraction that is home to the deepest mine tour in Australia and in the Southern Hemisphere. This is so much better than Ballarat and is cheaper too! If you looking for something to do around this area, this is something fantastic to consider!
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The Story of Bendigo Central Deborah Gold Mine
When gold was first discovered in Bendigo in 1851 it sparked decades of gold mining worth billions of dollars. Central Deborah Gold Mine was one of the last two commercial mines to cease operation in the wealthy Bendigo goldfields, operating for just 15 years between 1939 and 1954. Although a relatively short time frame, during this period the mine produced 29,865 ounces (929kg) of gold. Today, Central Deborah Gold Mine shares its rich history with visitors. Visit bendigotourism.com to find out more.
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What an experience the Deborah Gold mine is. Took a heap of photos and some underground video footage. The kids loved it. If you’ve never been it’s a big must
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Underground Adventure Tour - Central Deborah Gold Mine
Gear up in overalls, boots, miner’s hat and lamp. Descend 85 metres underground. Climb ladders, work a mine drill and enjoy a traditional miner's lunch underground at Bendigo's Central Deborah Gold Mine!
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History comes alive at Central Deborah Gold Mine where you have the unique opportunity to learn more about Bendigo's golden past at a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom of the 1900s.
Nine Levels of Darkness - Central Deborah Gold Mine
Drop 228 metres underground in the original miners' cage to Level 9 (if you're brave enough) and see if you have what it takes to be a gold miner from the 1900s on Australia's deepest underground mine tour, Nine Levels of Darkness, at Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo VIC!
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TOP 30 BENDIGO Attractions (Things to Do & See)
Best places to visit in Bendigo - Australia located in geographical centre of Victoria and about 150 kilometres from Melbourne. Bendigo popular when gold discovered in it soils during 1850s. Thats make Bendigo popular tourist attractions is a gold mine at Central Deborah Gold Mine.
There also others popular places to visit in Bendigo for tourist such as Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo Tramways, Golden Dragon Museum, Lake Weeroona, Rosalind Park, The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo Botanic Gardens, Bendigo Joss House Temple, Chancery Lane, Yi Yuan Gardens, etc.
If this is your first time come to Bendigo for holiday activities, don't forget to go to Bendigo Visitor Centres first for more information about all best places or thing to do in Bendigo - Australia. Others recommended places to visit in Bendigo by Explore Australia is The Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum, Fortuna Villa, Discovery Science and Technology Centre, Post Office Gallery, St Kilian's Church, Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo Library, George Lansell Statue, St Paul's Cathedral, Long Gully Splash Park, Eaglehawk Log Lock Up, Living Arts Space, Conservatory Gardens, Queen Victoria Gardens, Viewpoint Bendigo etc.
Hope this information about tourist attractions in Bendigo may help you to decide where to go or what to do while in Bendigo.