Dive into History on a 1.5-Hour Venus Gold Battery Experience
Discover the captivating history of Charters Towers on an immersive 1.5-hour Venus Gold Battery tour! This site is home to the oldest and largest surviving battery in Queensland. Be stunned by the mill you will see, which provided gold extraction facilities to miners for over a century during the gold rush. Don’t worry, your knowledgeable guide will be ready to answer all your questions and curiosities, so book yourself in today for a truly educational experience like no other. Travel back in time and learn the fascinating story of gold mining in Charters Towers.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (5–17), one adult (18+) or one family (two adults + two children)
- 1.5-hour Venus Gold Battery history tour (guided tour and audio-visual experience)
- Learn how gold was process, hear about historic events and meet the ghosts of the Battery
- Passionate local guide
- Available selected days: Departs 10am
- Bookings valid to 31 December 2025
Pricing & availability
Charters Towers 200 Jardine Street, Millchester, QLD
Things to know
- Visit https://bit.ly/3ASnfDp and follow the below instructions to redeem:
- Select desired date and time
- Select amount of people
- Input voucher code in the first Promo Code field, directly under the ticket type, to zero out transaction
- Enter personal details and confirm booking
- Book in advance to secure desired date and time
- Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival
Selected days
Availability:
- Available selected dayss: Departs 10am
- Bookings valid to 31 December 2025
- Not valid: Blackout dates including 25 October 2024 – 5 November 2024
- Meeting Point: Venus Gold Battery – 200 Jardine St, Charters Towers, QLD 4820
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no shows voids voucher
Important:
- Please allow up to 1.5 hours for this experience
- Minimum age applies to some tours, as listed. Historic Australia reserves the right to refuse entry to any child or person who is deemed to be at risk from the material presented. All children 15 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
- By undertaking one of our tours, all clients agree to abide by the following rules. Any person not abiding by the rules will not be permitted on the tour. No refund or transfer will be granted
- Clients must be wearing flat-soled enclosed shoes. Thongs, sandals and high heels will not be permitted on tour. Each guest is required to bring their own torch on our tours. Torch apps on smartphones are suitable. Torches must be turned on when directed to move, however they can be turned off when stopped for atmosphere. Anyone found to be deliberately flashing torches into another’s face will be immediately removed from the tour
- The weather really adds to the atmosphere of a tour. If there is rain, please bring an umbrella and or raincoat, and enjoy the tour. Tours will only be cancelled if conditions become dangerous – Historic Australia will notify you in these circumstances close to the tour time
- There are no toilet facilities available onsite. Please use facilities elsewhere before joining us at this site
- The consumption of alcohol and use of illegal substances are not permitted BEFORE or DURING a tour, any client believed to be intoxicated, inebriated or otherwise under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be admitted at time of check-in
- Historic Australia strongly recommends that clients with the following medical conditions do not undertake a tour:
- Advanced pregnancy
- Strained / injured muscles
- Recent surgery
- High blood pressure
- Severe asthma
- Previous heart attacks
- Weak bladders/bowels
- Difficulties with standing for long periods of time or walking distances
- Difficulties ascending and descending hills and stairs
Terms & Conditions:
- Child rate applies for children aged 5–17. Children aged 4 and under are considered to be infants and are free of charge
- Historic Australia reserves the right to cancel a tour without notice. Historic Australia will contact customers promptly via phone and email to let them know the tour is cancelled and to make rescheduling or refunding arrangements. Tours cancelled by Historic Australia will be rescheduled & customers will be transferred to another agreed upon tour of the same value as soon as possible. A full refund will be provided to those who are unable to rebook
- Smoking/vaping is not permitted at any time during our tours. If anyone forgets this and starts smoking, they will be asked to immediately cease. If they do not, they will be asked to leave the tour
- Mobile and tablet devices are only to be used on tour whilst taking photographs or in an emergency. If you use your phone/ tablet for any other purpose during any of our tours, you will be asked to stop. Refusal to do so may result in you being asked to leave the tour
- Please always: Respect the role/authority of the tour guides. Respect other client’s experience. Respect the historic sites visited
- Tour itineraries, routes and stops may change or be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather conditions, road hazards or mechanical issues
Cancellation:
- Please select your dates carefully, tours are non-refundable within 12 business days of booking
Changes to Booking:
- Changes can only be made within 12 business days of booking
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The venue you are attending may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Historic Australia
Founded in 1998 by local historian Jack Sim, Historic Australia offers ghost tours, crime tours, jail tours and educational experiences that showcase Australia’s rich history. With small group sizes, expert knowledge and spooky stories, Historic Australia delivers a thrilling combination of history and entertainment.