Explore the incredible Venus Gold Battery in Charters Towers and be amazed at how gold was processed during the colourful North Queensland goldrush in the 1800s.

On the outskirts of Charters Towers sits the oldest and largest surviving Battery in Queensland – The Venus Gold Battery. Built in 1872, this mill provided gold extraction facilities to miners for over a century. The huge “stampers” pounded away through the day and night extracting the precious gold from quartz up until 1973.

Includes

• 1 hr 15 min tour of the Battery with experienced guide
• Opportunities for Q&A

Getting Here

200 Jardine St, Charters Towers, QLD, 4820 Charters Towers - located 137km from Townsville on the Flinders Highway. Venus Gold Battery - 4km from the Visitor Information Centre

Parking

Free parking is available outside Venus Battery. Coach parking can be arranged.

Important Information

✔ WEAR FLAT ENCLOSED SHOES - All guests must wear flat enclosed shoes. Other shoes will not be accepted.

✔ BRING A WATER BOTTLE -To keep you hydrated during the tour

✔ FAMILY GOLD PASS -Family GOLD PASS ticket holders must have at least 1 Adult and 1 Child/Teen

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ALCOHOL/ ILLICIT SUBSTANCE USE The consumption of alcohol and use of illegal substances are not permitted BEFORE or DURING a tour, any client believed to be intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be admitted at time of check-in.

SMOKING Smoking/ vaping is not permitted at any time during our tours. If anyone forgets this, and starts smoking, they will be asked to immediately cease. If they do not, they will be asked to leave the tour.

MOBILE / TABLET DEVICE USE Mobile and tablet devices are only to be used on tour whilst taking photographs or in an emergency. If you use your phone/ tablet for any other purpose during any of our tours, you will be asked to stop. Refusal to do so may result in you being asked to leave the tour.

Please always: • Respect the role/authority of the tour guides. • Respect other client’s experience. • Respect the historic sites visited.

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Accessibility

This experience has challenges for those using wheelchairs or mobility aids, including: Uneven ground Steps Gravel/dirt/grassed pathways

Certified guide, hearing and assistance animals are permitted on tours.

Please contact Historic Australia about your accessibility needs as we may be able to assist you: bookings@historicaustralia.com.au

Suitability

The Venus Battery Experience is suitable for all ages. Prams, strollers and carriers are all welcome on tour.

Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult.