Day dream mine
A day to remember
Underground and Surface Tours
History will come alive as you drive along the road through the Appollyon Valley thinking “how did they find this mine?”
Then coming over the hill to view the magnificent smelter built by the Daydream Mining Association and used by Broken Hill.
Then the old township which once had a population of approx 500.
Real Mines
Real Tunnels
Real Experience
As you descend deep into the mine, you will see the tunnels and voids created by the miners and travel through the mine and see the working conditions of those miners from long ago. A miner’s life consisted of twelve hour days, six days a week. Miners worked by Candle light which were held in holders known as spiders. Mining method was mostly by hammer and tapping holes, then firing them. Miners did not leave the workings for firings. Pickey boys (Lads of 14-15 years old) would hand pick the ore after a firing, and bag it. Most miners suffered failing eyesight and respiratory diseases.
After the tour enjoy some scones in our tearoom
Come and Visit the Mine Today
It is possible to still experience what life was like for the early outback miner.
We are open 7 days a week every day of the year except Christmas.
Surface Tours
Surface tours are available
Please ask for details
Underground Tours
Adults $33
Seniors & Pensioners $31
Students (16 yrs+) $29
Children $13
