About Hannans North Tourist Mine
Hannans North Tourist Mine is a heritage mining attraction on Goldfields Highway in Hannans, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia. Established in 1991 on the site of the historic Hannans North Mine, it preserves Goldfields gold rush history. The site features original mine buildings, headframe, mining equipment displays, Chinese heritage gardens and gold panning areas, offering insight into Kalgoorlie's mining past and its ongoing significance to the region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore an open-air heritage site centred on a preserved mine headframe and winder, historic mine buildings, and large displays of mining machinery and equipment. The site includes a Chinese heritage garden, gold panning area, mineral displays and interpretive exhibitions. Guided tours explain mining processes and local history, while self-guided walks allow viewing of outdoor exhibits, replica underground setting and landscaped grounds in a semi-arid Goldfields environment.
Key highlights
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Original Hannans North Mine headframe and winder
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Gold panning with equipment provided
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Chinese Heritage Garden reflecting early market garden history
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Historic mine buildings and mining machinery displays
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Guided tours and gold pour demonstration