A visit to old Charters Towers would not be complete without a visit to The Miner's Cottage in Deane Street -
Gold panning (for real gold is very popular ). Advance bookings are essential Metal detectors are available for hire. Advance bookings are essential (with training and tools)
Local tourist information and advice on gold prospecting is...
Read moreA big thank you to Alan at “The Miners Cottage” for a great morning. We arrived with four young children and he was not fazed in the slightest and gave us a wonderful tour of his cottage and then helped us all to pan for gold. My children loved it (they might now have gold fever!) it was a great morning and I thoroughly recommend it anyone visiting...
Read moreWe went to pan for gold and gold we found. Our host, Joshua was friendly and knowledgeable. Quick to make a joke but when it came to panning he took his time and explained how to ease out bits of gold for pickers. The rest of the cottage is full of collectables from the past 140 years. Gold feve? Once it's under your skin it won't...
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