If you’re in Bendigo and want somewhere to take the family for free, then the Historic Victoria Hill Mining Reserve on Marong Road is the place to go.
Here you can walk around learning about the deepest goldmine in the world, at a depth of 4,613 feet.
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The Parkland & Black Saturday Memorial
Take a walk through the gardens or bring a picnic. You will also learn about the Black Friday Bushfires through the Memorial in front of the entrance.
The fires of February 7, 2009, started in Bendigo at approximately 4.30 pm after a day of high temperatures and winds.
The Memorial on display in this park is in recognition of the residents, volunteers and emergency services that played a role on that day and is informative and moving.
After exploring the gardens and the Memorial, you can go through the gate to the Victoria Hill Mining Reserve.
Victoria Hill Mining Reserve
The trail is a loop that has information signs dotted throughout. These give you an insight into the times and conditions of the 1800s and 1900s.
It doesn’t matter which way you walk around the Victoria Hill Mining Reserve. They are easy to walk, although there are a few stairs and are not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs, although you could miss this part of the trail and not loop it.
From on top of The Poppet, you can see views over the Victoria Hill Mining Reserve and Bendigo.
A revival from the 1930s to 1959, when it closed, brought about the beginning of the end of gold mining in the Victoria Hill Mining Reserve.
After 101 years, nearly eight billion dollars worth of gold was taken from this small area.
Gold Mine Hotel
Just across the road from the Victoria Hill Mining Reserve is the Gold Mine Hotel. Here you can step back in time to this 1872 hotel and enjoy a meal either inside or in the Garden. You can also get a takeaway to enjoy in the park.
You can find their menu here.
Hours
Tuesday to Friday 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday 11.30 am to 11 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday.
I hope that you enjoyed this blog on the Victoria Hill Mining Reserve in Bendigo and get to visit it one day.
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I’ve experienced a few mines (silver and salt) but never a gold mine. This looks pretty cool. Not sure I will ever get there but it gives me some great ideas!
Thanks, Laureen.