Coalface Experience
Collinsville, Whitsunday Area

Admission Costs and Entry Information

07 4785 6934
www.coalfaceexperience.com.au

Description

The Collinsville Coalface Experience celebrates the unique nature of Australia's coal mining heritage; and the battles, victories, hardships and joys of life for the coal miner - above ground and below, across the decades.

Capturing the tears and the smiles, the Coalface Experience showcases the unique stories of the men and women who lived through the early years of coal mining in Collinsville . The rhythm of day to day life is told through the voices of the locals, as well as their reaction to one of the greatest tragedies witnessed in the history of mining in Australia .

The Coalface Experience combines the latest technology in museum displays with an eerie sense of life underground as the story of mining life and technique is explained in incredible detail.

Today the Coalface Experience reminds us of the battles won and lost by the forebearers, and the importance of unity and friendship in the good times and the bad. A visit to the Collinsville Coalface Experience is certainly an emotional one, yet crucial in the telling of history across the generations.

Property Details

Facilities

• Car park
• First Aid Equipment
• Guide
• Parking for the Disabled
• Public toilet
• Shaded Area
• Sheltered Area
• Toilet facilities for the Disabled
• Visitor Information Centre

Activities

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome. There is a playground, as well as food and drinks available.

Further Details:
For group bookings please call the operator on 07 4785 5452.

How To Get There:
The Coalface Experience in situated within the United Mine Workers Club on Railway Road Collinsville (just follow the signage).

Entry Costs

Entry	Cost	Valid From	Inclusions
Adult	$10.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Child (Aged 0-9)	$0.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	Children aged zero to nine are free of charge.
Child (Aged 10-16)	$6.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Concession	$8.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Student	$8.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12