State Coal Mine
Address: Garden St, Wonthaggi, Victoria 3995
Phone: 03 5672 3053
Email: info@parks.vic.gov.au
Web: parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/state-coal-mine-h.a.
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Overview
The State Coal Mine offers a journey back in time to discover what life working in a coal mine was like in the 1900s. Venture underground through the dark network of tunnels to get hands-on at the coal face and learn how Victoria's hard working men extracted the black gold.
Only 90 minutes from Melbourne, the State Coal Mine is the only historic coal mine experience in the Southern Hemisphere, offering interactive fun and interest for the whole family both above and below ground.
Rising from its beginnings as a make shift 'Tent Town', Wonthaggi quickly grew to the thriving town we know today. Operating from 1909 to 1968, the State Coal Mine produced almost 17 million tonnes of coal for Victoria's industries and railways.
Free entry to all above ground facilities includes the new State Coal Mine Visitor Centre with cafe, theatrette and shop, the museum, heritage trail, historic buildings and sheltered barbecue area.
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Price & booking
Cost
| Type | Valid from | Valid to | Entry cost($) |
|---|
Entry Entry to above ground facilities | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 |
Free
|
Family - Underground Tour Two adults and two children | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $46.10 |
Adult - Underground Tour | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $18.50 |
Student (16+) - Underground Tour | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $15.80 |
Senior - Underground Tour | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $15.80 |
Group (10+) - Underground Tour Per person. Group booking of minimum 10 people. | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $15.80 |
Senior School Group - Underground Tour Per student. Group booking of minimum 10 people. | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $6.50 |
Junior School Group - Underground Tour Per student. Group booking of minimum 10 people. | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $4.50 |
Carer - Underground Tour Must have a valid carers card. | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 |
Free
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Child (5 - 15) - Underground Tour Must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 free. | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $9.30 |
Concession - Underground Tour | 01/01/13 | 30/09/13 | $13.00 |
Payment methods accepted
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Local directions
The State Coal Mine is situated in the town of Wonthaggi, 130 km south-east of Melbourne. Take the Monash Freeway past Dandenong to Cranbourne, then follow the road signs to Phillip Island and Wonthaggi, along the South Gippsland and Bass Highways. Continue past the Phillip Island turnoff, about another 20 km to Wonthaggi. The mine is signposted from the town just off the Cape Patterson Rd.
Facilities
- BBQ Facilities
- Café
- Coach Parking
- Guide
- Interpretive Centre
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shop
- Visitor Information Centre
- Walking Tracks
Opening hours
Tours conducted daily at 11.30am and 2pm. Closed toed shoes must be worn.
Daily
10:00am
-4:30pm
Except Christmas, Boxing Day and ANZAC Day.
Disabled access
Contact operator for further details.