State Coal Mine

Tours

Details

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING

Underground tours run daily at 11.30am and 2.00pm. Additional tours run during school holidays (subject to availability). The guided tour is 60-90 minutes in length. Check-in for the tour is 30 minutes prior to the tour start time, in the Visitor's Centre.

The tour is a walking tour, including a steep walk into and out of the mine, approximately 300m each way. Total walking distance is 1-1.5km. Participants must have a moderate level of fitness and not suffer from any major health conditions (heart or lung disease, acute musculoskeletal injuries etc.). No mobility aids are accepted.

Flat, closed toe shoes (eg. sneakers) and the provided safety helmet are required to be worn during the tour .

Children must be 5 years or older to participate in the tour, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are not permitted on the tour.

Tickets are available to purchase online in advance. If the desired timeslot does not show, the tour is fully booked. Please choose another time or date.

Please call the State Coal Mine (03) 8427 2118 for group bookings of 10 or more people.

Admission Prices 2024 - 2025
Adult - $24.00
Child (5 - 15 years) - $12.40
Concession (Australian Pension Card Holders) - $17.20
Student (16+) and Seniors (Government Seniors Card Holders) - $20.80 (select senior concession when booking)
Family (2 adults and 2 children) - $60.10 (price will automatically calculate when you select 2 adults and 2 children)
Carer $0.00 (select observer when booking)

Location & Directions

19 - 37 Garden Street, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995, Australia

Directions

As you travel into Wonthaggi from Melbourne, continue along Bass Hwy until you reach the first roundabout at Graham Street, turn right and when you reach the roundabout at McDonalds, turn left and continue along Bilson Street. You will see the State Coal Mine sign when you near Garden Street, turn right and follow into the State Coal Mine.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non transferable and non refundable.