Day dream mine

A day to remember

28km North West of Broken Hill

Underground and Surface Tours

We are now operating TWO mine tour per day at 10:00am and 11:30am.

Our tours Depending on demand.

So please book ahead of time.

We need everyone to book in before to arrival.
Please call 0427 885 682.

Please arrive at the mine 30 minutes prior to prepare for the tour.
MASKS are required. Please provide your own mask.

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

Scones so good even the pet horses want some!

Trip Advisors

The scones are absolutely incredible. My partner, a true blue bloke, is not a scone eater, they impressed him so much that they have become his benchmark of what a scone should be like

The Devonshire Tea Guide

Delicious piping hot fresh scones with cream and jam plus a cuppa tea and 4 hot chocolates, made and served by the owner's son, Jason. This alone made it worth the trip.

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Come and Visit the Mine Today

It is possible to still experience what life was like for the early outback miner.

Tours are 10:30am and 11:30am. Please book by calling 0427 885 682.

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

Tour Duration

Duration Approx 1.5 hours

Wear Enclosed Shoes

Bookings Welcome Anytime

Ph 0427 885 682