Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo, Victoria | Landmark & historical place

Central Deborah Gold Mine

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5443 8322

Address: 76 Violet Street 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.central-deborah.com

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25.01.2022 Set your alarm, there is only ONE MORE SLEEP! Tickets for The Elf Academy will be available online from 9:00am tomorrow! Full details here https://bit.ly/TheElfAcademy

25.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! The Deborah Gold Mine Winding Engine c.1930s. Look familiar? This winder was transferred to Central Deborah Gold Mine in 1945 and is still in use today!

24.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME! We’ve got TWO Family Elf Academy tickets to give away to ONE lucky winner! Simply tag below the person you would share the second pass with. Winner randomly drawn on Tuesday 17 November 2020. Full details about The Elf Academy here ... https://bit.ly/TheElfAcademy

24.01.2022 We’re opening on Friday and we couldn’t be more excited! Come and join us on a Mine Experience Tour or explore the surface. Jump online to book your tour http://bit.ly/MineExperience

18.01.2022 With so many operating gold mines needing to process their ore, stamping batteries became known as "the soundtrack to Bendigo." They pounded away day and night, six days a week.

17.01.2022 Social distancing, 61 metres underground. : georgie.mann.photos, taken pre-covid.

17.01.2022 Remembering the Red Ribbon Rebellion 167 years on. On this day in 1857 more than 10,000 diggers gathered at Camp Hill. They all wore red ribbons as a symbol of defiance against the Victorian governments license fee to search for gold on Crown Land. Bendigo's Red Ribbon movement was a peaceful protest, without violence. : AJTaylor Images from the 2015 Red Ribbon Rebellion Reenactment.

16.01.2022 Have you ever seen Berdan Pans in action? They operate on the principle of a heavy cast iron ball rolling as the pan rotates, crushing samples into finer aggregate for testing.

16.01.2022 If the cage had a glass bottom, would you be brave enough to step inside?

15.01.2022 At the Elf Academy our elves in training will learn how to care for reindeer and meet other amazing farm animals in Santa’s Stables! Tickets available online https://bit.ly/TheElfAcademy

14.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! Central Deborah Gold Mine c.1952. Notice the dial on the right, do you remember what it was used for?

12.01.2022 Excited to have been named a TripAdvisor 2020 Travellers' Choice Award Winner! This means we're ranked amongst the top 10% of attractions worldwide. Thank you to everyone who has a left a review. For those considering a visit in the future, pop over to our TripAdvisor page for some inspiration ... http://bit.ly/CDGMTripAdvisor

09.01.2022 This stunning photo was taken by @halfpintpom via Insta. Be sure to tag us in your photos, we love seeing them!

09.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! New Chum Railway Gold Mine. 914m underground. c1893. Photo: Edwards collection.

09.01.2022 It's true, there is light at the end of the tunnel!

08.01.2022 Looking forward to getting back down and exploring Level 9 in the future, no reopening date set yet, but we’re loving this awesome photo by Blackdamp!

08.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! Central Deborah Gold Mine, 386 metres underground. C. 1952. : State Library of NSW.

06.01.2022 Love this view of the Trestleway from below : Joel Bramley.

05.01.2022 Hands up if you watch Sunrise each morning!? Tune in to Channel 7 tomorrow at 7:30am for the weather report. Santa will be making a guest appearance with a couple of special elves and reindeer to chat all about The Elf Academy! https://bit.ly/TheElfAcademy

05.01.2022 You don’t have to wait for the end of travel restrictions to plan your next getaway ... Start planning for your next escape now, with Explore Bendigo's Buy Now Stay Later Deal. SAVE over $500! Enjoy a long list of gifts and treats and choose the Bendigo experiences that interest you while you save almost 60%. Choose your own travel dates between December 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Intrigued? Find out more or book now at http://offers.bendigoregion.com.au/buy-now-stay-later

03.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! Stope in the New Chum Railway Gold Mine. 914m underground. c.1893. : Edwards collection.

03.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS! Santa to officially open Elf Academy at Bendigo’s Central Deborah Gold Mine. 11-23 December. At the Elf Academy, Santa’s little helpers will discover how to care for animals, create masterpieces worthy of hanging on any tree, test their stealth skills, stack presents as high as the clouds, and most importantly, prepare Santa for his around the world trip! Tickets on sale 10 November. Full details here ... http://bit.ly/TheElfAcademy

01.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! Miners boring in a crosscut at the North Johnsons Mine. c1905. : Robinson Collection.