The Mine Manager, Geoff Anderson, conducts technical tours of the Mine by arrangement.
Geoff is an experienced Mining Engineer, having worked first as a miner in the deep gold mines of Kalgoorlie and in the tin mines on the west coast of Tasmania – and later as an engineer in most countries of South-east Asia.
The tour lasts a little under two hours, with the group size limited to 10.
Overhand backfilled stope mining methods used in deep quartz reef mines will be explained, with discussion on how these methods have developed into the 21st Century. The group will also learn how the mine was ventilated, kept dry, and lit. Haulage methods in the Long Tunnel Extended Mine, and its neighbour the Long Tunnel Mine, were unique and arrangements for vertical and horizontal haulage will be explained.
After the tour, the group will enjoy tea or coffee while viewing plans of the Mine’s 8½km of underground workings.
The tour costs $50 per person. Must be pre-booked.
Bookings by or telephone.
Students and academic staff of recognised engineering faculties will be charged $25 each with one staff member admitted free of charge with every nine students.
Other
- Carpark
- Pet Friendly - Enquire
- Public Toilet
- Customised
- Half Day or Less
- Adventure and Outdoors Tours
- Cultural and Theme Tours
- Basic
Accessibility
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.