CHARTERS TOWERS
VENUS GOLD BATTERY
Experience
A “must-do” experience for visitors to the Towers. The 150 years old Venus Gold Battery (Mill) crushed ore from the underground mines to extract the valuable gold. Through an amazing audio-visual experience and guided tour, discover how gold was processed during the colourful North Queensland goldrush.
On the outskirts of Charters Towers is the oldest and largest surviving Battery in Queensland – the Venus Gold Battery. Built in 1872, this crushing mill provided gold extraction facilities to miners for over a century. The huge “stampers” pounded day and night extracting the precious gold from quartz up until 1973.
GOLD PASS DISCOUNT AVAILABLE – 2 EXPERIENCES – VALID 7 DAYS
Combine with Gold Panning at the Miners Cottage. Tickets available at the Charters Towers Visitor Centre, on site, or through Historic Australia
1.5hrs Guided Tour
Wednesday & Saturday at 10am
Request Private Tour
TOUR DETAILS
- 1 hr 15 mins guided tour through historical site and audio-visual experience
- Learn about the process of milling ore and be introduced to some of the ghosts of the Battery
– Adult $69 – $25 SAVING PER PERSON ($50 / COUPLE)
– *Concession $59 – $25 SAVING PER PERSON ($50 / COUPLE)
– **Family $99 – $55 SAVING PER FAMILY
Venus Gold Battery Ticket Prices
- Adults – $35.00
- Adult Concession (Pensioners/Seniors/Uni Students) – $30.00
- Teen/Child (5-17 years) – $25.00
- Child (under 5 years) – FREE
Family Specials:
- Family (2 Adults, up to 2 Teen/Children) – $75.00
- Single Family (1 Adult, up to 3 Teen/Children) – $70.00
*Concession applies to seniors, pensioners, and university students. Customers may be asked to produce concession cards.
**Family GOLD PASS ticket holders must have at least 1 Adult and 1 Child/Teen
- PEAK SEASON (JULY-SEPT)
- 10am 7 days / 2:30pm Mon-Sat
- 1 hr 15 min duration
- OFF SEASON (OCT-JUNE) see online
- Tour times may vary – Tours may be cancelled due to private tour bookings or if there are no pre-purchased bookings.
- We strongly advise to book ahead if you have a specific day or time you need.
- Book online or through the Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre – 07 4761 5533
– Private Sessions available – Schools and private groups
This experience has challenges for those using wheelchairs or mobility aids. Including:
- Uneven ground
- Steps
- Gravel/dirt/grassed pathways
Please contact Historic Australia about your accessibility needs and hopefully we can assist you: 0401666441 / bookings@historicaustralia.com.au
- Family friendly – suitable for all ages
- Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult
- Only certified service & assistance animals are permitted on this tour
TOUR LOCATION
- Venus Gold Battery – 200 Jardine St, Charters Towers, Qld, Australia 4820
- Charters Towers is located 137km from Townsville on the Flinders Highway
- Venus Gold Battery is 4km from the Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre
- Free public car parking is available outside Venus Battery on Jardine Street.
- Coach parking can be arranged.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I USE MY GOLD PASS?
STEP 1
Use the code(s) in your confirmation email to book your VENUS GOLD BATTERY EXPERIENCE via – historicaustralia.com.au/venus-gold-battery-history-tour/
STEP 2
Use the code(s) in your confirmation email to book your GOLD PANNING AT THE MINERS COTTAGE via – historicaustralia.com.au/gold-panning-at-the-miners-cottage/
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Please note: Purchasing the GOLD PASS does not automatically book a date(s) for your tours.
Tours must be booked separately on our website (in any order) using the codes supplied in your confirmation email. Codes are valid for 7 days.
If you require help, please email bookings@historicaustralia.com.au
ARE THERE TOILETS AVAILABLE?
There are toilet facilities at the Venus Gold Battery.
IS THERE DISABILITY ACCESS?
Please contact us about disability access as both experiences include some stairs, uneven surfaces and outside pathways. By contacting us we may be able to cater for your needs.
CAN I TAKE PHOTOS & VIDEOS?
Still photography is allowed when guides are not talking. Please be mindful of your camera flash as to not shine it in other people’s faces.
Strictly no video or audio filming/recording is allowed at any time.
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
Yes. All customers must be wearing flat, enclosed shoes. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Be sure to bring a water bottle and exercise caution with sun safety.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
Tours will still run in the rain. If the weather looks bad, bring some wet weather gear, and enjoy the tour.
Tours will only be cancelled if conditions become dangerous. Our Bookings Coordinator will contact you to notify you of cancellation and rescheduling your tour.