Ernest Henry Mine is named after the father of Cloncurry, Ernest Henry, who explored the district in 1866 with Roger Sheaffe. At that time he discovered numerous copper deposits in the region including the Great Australia, Mount Oxide and others.
The Ernest Henry Mine Pit was 382 metres deep and 1,280 metres wide. 10.7 million tonnes of ore and 48 million tonnes of waste were mined throughout 2006. While looking from the observation platform into the pit you will see the machinery used to excavate the material; dump trucks used to transport the material; machinery used in the pit; and maybe even see a blast and how the explosives are placed. During the tour you will see a working crusher and mill where the ore is concentrated to a product that is ready for smelting.
A truly memorable experience, mining now makes up a significant part of the Cloncurry economy. Photographs are able to be taken on the tour and information is provided in a formal setting on site along with morning tea. Transport is provided to and from the mine.
Tours run from May to September on Wednesdays and Fridays subject to numbers.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4769 4500
ENTRY INFORMATION
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $15.00 | 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 09 | |
| Adult | $25.00 | 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Double pass. |
| Family | $30.00 | 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 09 |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children must be under adult supervision.
Disabled: Access is restricted to people who are able to board a coaster bus.
General Comments
Participants must wear long trousers, long sleeved shirt and enclosed shoes.
Tariff Text
Money raised from the tours go to the local Cloncurry historical group.
