State Coal Mine


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Australia Travel Guide > VIC > Gippsland > Attractions > State Coal Mine, VIC Australia

State Coal Mine


AddressGarden St,
Wonthaggi
Victoria, 3995, Australia
Enquiries : Send an enquiry to State Coal Mine

In its heyday, the State Coal Mine was a bustling network of tunnels, filled with men and pit ponies, dust and dim lights. Deep below the surface, miners toiled to dig the valuable black coal which powered Victoria's railway network. The mine was Wonthaggi's life-blood, and was active from 1909 to 1968.


A visit to the State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi is a journey back to the difficult working conditions of mining days past. Preserved by Parks Victoria for future generations, this original mine site gives visitors an understanding of the life of a miner seventy years ago.


Things to Do - There's plenty to do above ground!





* Relax in the theatrette as historic film brings Wonthaggi s mining heritage to life.

* Follow the heritage walk around the mine site, exploring historic buildings housing , photographs of mining days past and mining remnants.

* Climb aboard the K192 steam locomotive which utilised Wonthaggi s coal to operate.

* Meet Cobber the Pit Pony.



Underground Mine Closure - The historic State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi has permanently closed its underground mine to the public and has ceased conducting guided underground tours.



Facilities


* Ample car and bus parking.

* Sheltered picnic area and free barbecues.

* Souvenir shop with light refreshments available.

* Access for visitors with limited mobility.

* Entry is via a gold coin donation.

Entity FacilityCar park, Child Activities/Child Minding, Public Toilet, Shaded Area, Sheltered Area.
ExperienceHistoric/Heritage.


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