GOLD PANNING @ VENUS GOLD BATTERY
Learn how to find real gold! Pan gravel and river sand sourced from local creeks and old mine tailings! Keep any gold you find! This authentic hands-on experience is suited for all age groups and popular with families, schools and students, locals and visitors.
GOLD PASS DISCOUNT AVAILABLE – 2 EXPERIENCES – VALID 7 DAYS
Combine with the Venus Gold Battery Experience. Tickets available at the Charters Towers Visitor Centre, on site, or through Historic Australia
1 hour Gold Panning Session
See online for dates / times
SESSION DETAILS
- 1 hour unique experience combining local history with learning how pan for real gold. Includes gold pan hire, Mining Rights Certificate and one on one, hands-on teaching.
- Family – 2 scoops of sand to pan + 2 pans + miners license certificate
- Individuals – 1 scoop of sand + 1 pan + miners license certificate
- Pan gravel and river sand sourced from local creeks and old mine tailings.
- Keep any gold you find! No guarantees – but you will learn how it was done.
- Each public panning session is limited to 20 people. Bookings essential.
- Suitable for families, schools, locals and visitors. All ages.
- Adult – $59.00
- *Adult Concession (Pensioners/Seniors/Uni Students) – $55.00
- Teen/Child (5-17 years) – $25.00
- Child (under 5 years) – FREE
Family Specials:
- Family (2 Adults, up to 2 Teens/Children) – $99.00
*Concession applies to seniors, pensioners, and university students. Customers may be asked to produce concession cards.
- PEAK SEASON (JULY-SEPT 2026)
- 11:30am | 2:30pm Mon-Sat – Closed Sunday
- (OCT-JUNE) – See Online
- 1 hour duration
- We strongly advise to book ahead if you have a specific day or time you need. Each session has a limited capacity of 10 people.
- Book online directly or through the Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre – 07 4761 5533
- Tour times may vary – Tours may be cancelled due to private tour bookings or if there are no pre-purchased bookings.
– Private Sessions available – Schools and private groups
- 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 on Jardine Street
- Parking is suitable for buses, coaches, RVs and caravans
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I USE MY GOLD PASS?
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 @ VENUS GOLD BATTERY via – https://historicaustralia.com.au/gold-panning-at-venus-gold-battery/
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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?
IS THERE DISABILITY ACCESS?
CAN I TAKE PHOTOS & VIDEOS?
Strictly no video or audio filming/recording is allowed at any time.
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
Please keep in mind that clothing may come into contact with dirt & water during Gold Panning.
Be sure to bring a water bottle and exercise caution with sun safety.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
Tours will only be cancelled if conditions become dangerous. Our Bookings Coordinator will contact you to notify you of cancellation and rescheduling your tour.