This is probably one of the central attractions in Bendigo, namely because it is one of the many goldmines. However, unlike the other ones, this mine has been restored so that it is now like a museum. Well, it is a little more than a museum since you can actually descend into the mines and have a looking around, though I probably should point out that you can't quite do it on your own with public liability issues and all that. Actually, the tunnels in the mine stretch for absolute miles, and the lower reaches are also flooded so they also have to be regularly pumped out. Anyway, it is a pretty interesting mine, and the trek down into the depths is certainly something worth doing, though the deeper dives not only take longer, but also require a lot of climbing as well. read more

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This is a really fun, touristy thing to do while in Bendigo. The gold mine is full of really interesting facts and all sorts of antiquities. I will say that the exhibits are a bit run down and shabby in areas, but it is well worth the minor fee. Nathan was our gold mine tour leader and he was excellent. He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly. We also took the tram and it was great. It gives you a view of the city that you wouldn't otherwise get and is narrated as you pass various sites. read more

The guided tour of the gold mine is very informative and entertaining. Highly recommended.

We were lucky enough to spend a night in Bendigo and visiting the Deborah Gold Mine was #1 on our list of things to do in our limited time We arrived mid afternoon for the Underground Mine Tour, and we promptly was able to join a fairly large group of about 15 people (surprising for a lazy Sunday afternoon) Our tour guide (sorry I don't remember his name) was brilliant and very knowledgeable about all the intricacies of the mine (I wonder if he even had worked in the mine itself at some stage) He was able to inject some humour into his stories of the mine and miners, and I learnt a great deal of their day to day life. The only thing I wished was to try one of the 'traditional' Cornish Pasties (apple on the end, meat on the business end) and I'm not sure if they sold them there We did run out of time to try looking for our own piece of gold but I do want to come back! read more

Coolest christmas gift ever! You can get the real mine experience here. Options to go for 1.5 hours and go down into the mine to level 2 or 4.5 hours down to level 9. I went down into level 2 which was an awesome experience. We got all geared up with head lamps and headed down where we walked through the mine tunnels and even got to see how some of the machinery worked. I recommend it for kids or a group of friends that are looking for some adventure! read more

Really enjoyed the above-ground exhibits and the tour to level 2 with Darrryl. He was informative and kept the interest of our small group. The whole place opens your eyes to a different era, with clear placards and a feeling that you're really 'there' when u go underground. Absolutely worth an hour plus of your time when in Bendigo! read more