Gold Panning at the Venus Gold Battery

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Try your luck Gold Panning at Venus Gold Battery!
3 kids panning for gold in a trough
Two kids putting sand into a pan
Four kids posing together with pans
Learn how to find real gold! Pan gravel and river sand sourced from local creeks and old mine tailings! Keep any gold you find! This authentic hands-on experience is suited for all age groups and popular with families, schools and students, locals and visitors.

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Website

historicaustralia.com.au/gold-panning-at-venus-gold-battery

Address

200 Jardine Street, Queensland, 4820

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