Replica Underground Coal Mine Experience

Explore Collie’s coal mining history at the Visitor Centre’s Underground Coal Mine Experience. Step into the 1950s with a self-guided tour through a meticulously crafted replica mine. Gain insight into the resilient miners’ lives, their tasks, teamwork, and camaraderie. Witness lifelike recreations of different job roles, from laborious tasks to working with horses and essential equipment.

Your adventure doesn’t end there – experience the thunderous blast as coal is removed from the rock face. Navigate dark and damp conditions, keeping an eye out for critters that once accompanied miners. This immersive experience is more than a tour; it’s a journey into the world beneath the surface, connecting you with the legacy of Collie’s mining history.

Constructed in 1983 by the Collie Rotary Club to commemorate the coal discovery centenary, the replica underwent an extensive upgrade in early 2023.

Unearth the past, feel the adrenaline of a coal face blast, and immerse yourself in Collie’s captivating coal mining history.