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Blackwater International Coal Centre
Blackwater,
Central Highlands Area
Admission Costs and Entry Information
Phone:
07 4982 7755Email:
info@bicc.com.au
Web:
www.bicc.com.au
Description
Opened in 2008, the Blackwater International Coal Centre, located in the town of Blackwater in Central Queensland, is a platform for showcasing the Australian Coal Industry to the world. The BICC incorporates an education-based Interpretive Centre which lets visitors learn about the history and future of the coal industry. The Centre runs open-cut mine tours several times a week, dependent on weather. With well-equipped conference rooms, a 3-D cinema featuring new-release movies, Japanese Gardens and an onsite Subway restaurant, the BICC is a social and cultural hub for the people of the town and surrounding area. For more information visit their website.
Property Details
Facilities
- Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
- Cafe
- Car park
- Parents Room
- Parking for the Disabled
- Public toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- Toilet facilities for the Disabled
- Visitor Information Centre
Activities
Other Information
Children:Children's play area indoors and free admission to the Interpretive Centre and Mine Tours for under five year olds.
Disabled:
Disabled parking, ramp access throughout the facility and disabled toilets.
How To Get There:
Located on the Capricorn Highway, Blackwater. Driving west, look for the big red bucket on your right hand side. Parking is at the Littlefield Street entrance.
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $16.00 | 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Interpretive Centre. |
| Adult | $25.00 | 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Mine Tour. |
| Adult | $30.00 | 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour. |
| Child (Aged 6-18) | $17.00 | 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour. |
| Concession | $14.00 | 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour. |
| Family | $45.00 | 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Interpretive Centre for two adults and two children. |
| Family | $70.00 | 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Mine tour for two adults and two children. |
| Family | $90.00 | 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour for two adults and two children. |
| Student | $10.00 | 01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12 | Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour. Must have Student ID. |
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Capricorn Highway
Corner of Littlefield Street
Blackwater
Queensland 4717 Australia
Corner of Littlefield Street
Blackwater
Queensland 4717 Australia
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum costs only. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator . All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
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