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Blackwater International Coal Centre
Blackwater
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Incorporating an education and community centre, exhibition space, a theatre cinema, and a cafe, the Blackwater International Coal Centre (BICC) showcases the Australian coal industry, and provides an interactive learning experience for the whole family.
See how early settlers lived and worked, wonder at the size of the massive equipment used today, enjoy a guided mine tour, and learn about Australia's leading role in the development of important clean- coal technologies.
Experience the warm welcome of a country mining town, see outback scenery, and be amazed by the sheer scale of this world class industry. Whether you are an experienced geo-tourist, a first-timer to the industry, or seeking an exciting day out, the BICC is a must-see.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4982 7755
Email: manager@bicc.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open 0900 until 1700 daily. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Anzac Day
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $19.00 | 20 Aug 08 - 31 Mar 09 | |
| Concession | $16.00 | 20 Aug 08 - 31 Mar 09 | |
| Family | $50.00 | 20 Aug 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Two adults and two children. |
| Student | $10.00 | 20 Aug 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Student ID must be provided. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: A children's playground, and picnic facilities on site.
Disabled: Full wheelchair access and toilets for guests with a disability.
General Comments
The BICC will be officially opened on 31 August 2008 by Hon Ms Anna Bligh.
How to get There
The town of Blackwater is located 836 kilometres from Brisbane and 190 kilometres West of Rockhampton, on the Capricorn Highway in Queensland's Central Highlands. Blackwater is a short one and a half hour flight from Brisbane with Qantas Link. You can also hire a car from Rockhampton and make the short two hour drive across the Capricorn Highway. You can't miss the Blackwater International Coal Centre - it's on your right hand side on the highway as you travel west through the town of Blackwater.
