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Central Deborah Gold Mine was one of over 5,500 registered gold mines on the famous Bendigo goldfields. It operated from 1939-1954 and successfully extracted 929kg of gold. Today, you can explore the underground workings and discover what life as a miner was really like.

The Central Deborah Gold Mine has a number of accessible experiences.

The mine surface exhibits are accessible via a series of gravel pathways. The paths are a fine gravel that is well compacted. All buildings are ramped and all displays are easy to access. Most of the static displays are pictorial or machinery making them suitable for all cognitive abilities.

At the rear of the site, there is a gold panning area. The panning is done in a raised tank that is suitable for both people standing and those seated in a wheelchair.

An accessible toilet is located near the main building.

The Mine Experience Tour is wheelchair accessible.

The tour is accessed via a large industrial lift and descends to a depth of 65 metres. The tour is 75 minutes in length and there are toilets available for the duration of the tour. The tour tunnel is wide and high. The surface is smooth but the only lighting is via head torch. Parts of the mine are wet and muddy, gloves are advisable.

The Fountain View Suites offer 10 boutique rooms housed within a magnificent example of Victorian architecture (1863).

The classical style of these suites is displayed over multiple levels and offers an elegant Honeymoon Suite, King Suites, a Queen Suite and disabled facilities.

At the rear of the Fountain View Suites building is an accessible room.

The room is spacious. There is ample space on both sides of the bed with ample clearance under the bed for a hoist or patient lift.

The room has a large accessible full wet room bathroom. The shower area is equipped with a large fixed fold down seat, removable shower head on a flexible hose, and mixer tap within easy reach. There are a large vanity unit and a large mirror. The toilet has side and rear handrails.

At the other end of the suite is a small service room with tea and coffee facilities, a sink and tap and the mini bar. There are two accessible power points next to the sink. All amenities in the kitchenette are within easy reach.

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