Bald Hill tourist mine

Type

Historic buildings/places

Where

Hill End Historic Site in Country NSW

Accessibility

Hard

Price

Guided tour fees apply

Opening times

Bald Hill tourist mine at Hill End is currently closed to school groups and guided tours while NPWS seeks expressions of interest from commercial operators interested in offering this service. If you are interested in operating guided tours at this site contact npws.property@environment.nsw.gov.au

2025 update: Bald Hill mine is closed to school groups and guided tours. 

Experience the underground world of a goldminer at Bald Hill tourist mine. A short walk or drive from Hill End, this guided tour is ideal for families and school groups.

Bald Hill tourist mine offers a unique opportunity to step into an original 1870s mine shaft and experience the subterranean world of a colonial goldminer. It’s easily accessible by car on the way to Beaufoy Merlin lookout, or just a short 30-minute walk along Bald Hill walking track, from the township of Hill End. It’s a fantastic day trip or family excursion, and guided tours are very popular with school groups.

The guided tour offers insights into the life and work of miners during the gold rush and a great introduction to the history of Hill End. You’ll see demonstrations of hammer and tap mining techniques and walk down original mine shafts. 

Looking down the 80m tunnel, you can just imagine what life was like for the miners underground. If you’re feeling adventurous, choose to climb the 30m ladder to exit via the ventilation shaft.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info