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Gold Panning at the Miners Cottage

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Try your luck Gold Panning at the historic Miners Cottage! Recreate the early days of the gold-rush long ago. Learn how to find real gold! 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. This great hands-on experience is popular with families, schools, locals and visitors.

Established 30 years ago by retired prospector Alan Silverwood, the Miners Cottage is a "must-do" of the Towers, located right in the heart of town, a short walk from the Visitor Information Centre.

Gold Panning at the Miners Cottage

Gold Panning at the Miners Cottage

26 Deane St
Charters Towers City, Queensland, 4820

+61 0401 666 441

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