Day Dream Mine
Day Dream Mine
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  • Geoff H
    Brisbane, Australia257 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Pleasant trip to Silverton.
    As we were staying in Broken Hill we decided to visit Silverton, well known as the backdrop from many films. The road is sealed and always great to drive through the desert. Had a beer in the pub and inhaled the atmosphere. Well worth a visit.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 20, 2023
  • Monica D
    Sydney, Australia81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour!
    The family enjoyed our tour of the underground mine. The guide had a great knowledge of the mine and gave us plenty of interesting facts. It is underground and can be claustrophobic, so only do the tour if this isn't an issue. Loved the experience and well worth it.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 12, 2024
  • MaryReside
    Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    For those who like to get off the beaten track- an interesting and worthwhile experience
    Pieces of equipment dotted around the surface area of the mine are witnesses to past endeavour and ingenuity, brought to life by the commentary and anecdotes of our guide, Angus. Going underground required hard hats with lights (provided) also some agility. Zimmer frames and walking sticks, don’t try. But well worth the effort; a vivid close-up of the conditions in which ore was extracted and miners, adults and children, worked together. Angus was patient and informative. Getting there: off the bitumen, reached by a dirt road and a couple of gates. Passed a large eagle having breakfast beside the road. Early visitors may see kangaroos and emus. We were sad that we didn’t have time to stay for the scones.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 20, 2024
  • Darren M
    Sydney, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's worth the visit just to meet Bob & Bev
    It's worth the visit just to meet Bob & Bev. Bob's stories are fascinating and Bev makes the best scones I've had in my life. The underground mine is a truly authentic experience and well worth the drive and tour cost. Highly recommended.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 23, 2024
  • Mike Crooke
    Australia12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Mining Experience
    The Day Dream Mine tour was fantastic. The guide was informative and had a detailed knowledge of mining at the time. The above ground tour set the scene for the section of the tour that took us down into the mine. We learnt a lot. The tea and homemade scones before the tour were delicious.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 20, 2024
  • chazza05
    34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth a visit
    Great place to visit and our tour guide Angus was awesome. He certainly knows everything there is to know about the area and all its mining history. Definitely worth the asking fee and the scones and coffee afterwards were delicious.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 23, 2024
  • Christina O
    19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really cool experience
    Kids loved going underground as it was “new, dark, narrow, mysterious adventurous”. Of course wearing a helmet with headlight was fun for them too. Scones and hot drinks were an extra cost. Milo was not that great (made on water, not milk) but the scones were very tasty! The tour guide we had gave the kids an opportunity to the try hand-on aspects which I really appreciated.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 4, 2024
  • johnrees27
    Canberra, Australia81 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth the drive.
    Interesting day at the mine. Was slightly difficult for my wife and I but we are 69 and 72 respectively. For younger more agile people it would be a breeze. Well worth the effort if not only to learn the history of the mine and the life the early miners would have endured. Make sure you grab the home maid scones with jam and cream (extra cost)) at the end.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 28, 2024
  • SuzW66
    Brisbane, Australia265 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An interesting step back in time
    I did the surface tour which was very informative and interesting. Some sad stories about the miners, their families and the hard life they led. I didn’t do the below surface tour as I read that it was narrow and low and it sounded a little claustrophobic! My partner did that part of the tour and really enjoyed it. He did say that there are several narrow and low parts where you have to bend over. But he enjoyed the tour and learning about the mine. Make sure you have the scones and hot drink afterwards (additional cost) as they are absolutely delicious!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 1, 2024
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cjsjlmgr
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
Booked the above and below ground tour but don't know what happened to the above ground part.
The best part of the tour was the scones and tea.
Our guide Jason? Was a nice guy but not a tour guide. He was not well informed and spent most of the time complaining about BHP.
The worst part of the tour was the old women who didn’t bother to read the information before starting the tour and then spent the whole time complaining about being claustrophobic and “why weren’t we told”.
Day Dream owners need to visit the Blinman copper mine in the Flinders to see how to conduct and informative and professional underground mine tour, it’s very impressive.
Written October 19, 2020
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Hi Sorry you didn’t enjoy your trip Jason is usually a very impressive tour guide He has been doing this work for 25 years and loves showing people around this old mine He has had some very impressive comments over the years He is having some time away from the mine for the moment. I’m glad you enjoyed the Blinman tour
Written October 21, 2020
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B A
Sydney, Australia42 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
The surface tour was interesting, as was the underground tour. I'd much prefer it if the tour guide required us to keep our face masks on underground when in a confined area and every one is huffing and puffing. Social distancing is not practical underground, but the tour guide allowing (encouraging even) participants to remove their masks is just reckless.

I'd also like to see mandatory hand sanitizing just before we go underground, because everyone is holding onto the same handrails, and touching the rock samples that get passed around.
Written October 30, 2020
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AussieBlazers
Sydney, Australia134 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Daydream mine is interesting, and a fairly unique opportunity to walk into a real mine. Our tour guide was a grumpy guy that started each question to the guests with “Are you educated?” or something about women.

Overall it’s an interesting tour. A couple of tips:

- It is steep and narrow, so not great if you’re claustrophobic.
- The Devonshire tea option which they claim “will be ready when you get back”, actually takes almost an hour after you get back and isn’t that great. Drive to Silverton where they have a good bakery and several good cafe options.
Written August 8, 2023
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Hi The reason you’re so called grumpy guy is endevouring to get people to relax and lighten up a bit and have fun with them Most people like the way he engages with them He has been doing guiding for nearly 29 years and having some fun with people helps them to enjoy the tour Sorry it didn’t have that affect with you. The only reason you’re scones may have taken so long in getting to you is if you didn’t order them before you went on tour even then I find it almost impossible as there was only 15 people on your tour and we have everything almost ready for when people come back on tour Glad you enjoyed most of your time at the mine
Written August 18, 2023
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MaryReside
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Pieces of equipment dotted around the surface area of the mine are witnesses to past endeavour and ingenuity, brought to life by the commentary and anecdotes of our guide, Angus. Going underground required hard hats with lights (provided) also some agility. Zimmer frames and walking sticks, don’t try. But well worth the effort; a vivid close-up of the conditions in which ore was extracted and miners, adults and children, worked together. Angus was patient and informative.
Getting there: off the bitumen, reached by a dirt road and a couple of gates. Passed a large eagle having breakfast beside the road. Early visitors may see kangaroos and emus. We were sad that we didn’t have time to stay for the scones.
Written March 21, 2024
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Marcia
Sydney, Australia243 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
The drive to the place is on an unsealed road and let me tell you, after being traveling for over 500kms on this type of road in this trip, this is the best unsealed road (don’t expect perfection as it’s not bitumen)
The mine tour guide Kevin reminds me of what a true Australian is with enthusiasm and passion being intimately involved with this mine for many years. The mine itself is a real eye opener to our history and what the miners endured.
To top it all off, I’ve had the BEST home made scones ever by the lady in the house.
And I do really have to emphasize how good the whole experience was
Written August 7, 2020
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Hi Yes thanks to the Road and Maritime for our good road they do a fantastic job keeping it up to a decent standard Kevin loves telling people about the Cornish miners and their lives as do all our guides and we have some great scone cooks too
Written August 25, 2020
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timbleton
Sydney, Australia139 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
Look I guess the first thing to say is that added value doesn’t necessarily mean something needs to last longer, the tour would have been better had it been shorter.

So some suggestions of what to cut out.

1. Manmade global warming is a conspiracy.
2. Covid is a conspiracy.
3. Fluoride is a conspiracy.
4. Those damn Aboriginal people (First Nations) wanting to protect site of significance to them.
5. Woman, have you ever seen a potato go off in your kitchen? Woman, do you know how to look after a crying child?

Now it’s 2022 I’m sure men have handled both rotten potatoes & crying babies. I don’t expect you to agree or even respect my views, but then you did charge me for a tour of your property and then forced your views and conspiracy on me, so frankly I don’t care if you agree with this review because I doubt we could ever agree on anything except we don’t and will never agree.

Kevin in your own words are you educated? I will leave the answer up to you.
Written April 10, 2022
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Hi We are perplexed about your comments This is a free country and are entitled to comments whether people agree or not it’s up to you but our information has come from reliable sources especially about babies being soothed by giving them a little opium and it was given to mothers after having a baby Also they used potatoes to make grog. Have a look at Geoffrey Blaine’s book called Black Kettle and Full Moon You will probably be amazed what our pioneers had to put up with. Sometimes people hear something they think is wrong and wipe out the rest of the information Sorry you didn’t appreciate our tour
Written April 19, 2022
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Neha B
Sydney, Australia25 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Family
We visited this mine during Easter Holidays & the place was very busy. Apparently, the staff was inadequate to handle the crowd & we had a wait for very long time on a hot day to get to the mine. The tour was very good, involves a fair bit of walking up & down in narrow tunnel. Be prepared for dark tunnels, & crawled walking. Best to bring water. The morning tea (by payment) was nice, fresh scones with tea/coffee. Most recommended to do in Broken Hill.
Written April 12, 2021
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ryka2008
46 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
Booked for a 10.30am tour, told to come in for the 11.30 tour but be there by 11am. Arrived just before 11 am but were waiting for the 11.30 tour which didn't start til 12.15 pm. We had to wait for a coach load of people to arrive which didn't arrive before 12pm. Don't bother coming if you need to be somewhere else. The young lad tour guide wasn't very informative. He didn't warn people of the low ceilings and steepness of the decent before the tour started. He kept saying literally and legit which was annoying. Anyone with knee issues like myself, don't go down. There are narrow steps, steep steps and steps that are more like foot holds. At times, you had to almost squat to get through and down the stairs
Not worth the money. All in all, a total waste of time.
Written December 27, 2021
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Hi There has been a few misunderstandings with what time you needed to to be at the mine. Times can be miss heard You would have been asked to come at 9.30 not 10.30 and you wouldn’t have been asked to wait for the bus as we knew they wanted to go mostly by themselves If you were looking at your time you would have been 30 minutes ahead of us as we run on SA time and people are always thinking we are late until they realise we are on SA Time Angus usually informs people of the conditions but we are only human and people forget sometimes The conditions of the mine are on the indemnity form. Sorry you didn’t appreciate this old Cornish mine
Written December 30, 2021
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James_B789
Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
First things first, the tours leave at odd times and when there are guests. Give them a call and let them know you're coming and they'll make it work.

Scones, jam and cream are well worth it.

Tour starts with a walk around the top on the mine area. It's hot and dusty but Trevor could tell many a tall tale about the site. Once the surface tour is done it's down into the mine itself.

You need runners or similar. No things or sandals here.
The steps are steep and uneven so not good if you've got a gimpy leg, foot or hip or need a walking stick. Lots of stooping to stop the hard hat smashing into the rock ceiling.

The tour is well worth it and very informative. A must for any traveler.
Written December 14, 2020
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Kirsten B
Inverell, Australia97 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
What a hoot. Loved this activity.
A great commentary was provided by our guide - some information I suspect had a little poetic licence however, but very entertaining.
We loved being able to head underground & hear of the amazing mineral weath this mine had to offer in its day.
DO NOT MISS THE MILO & SCONES Yummo.
Do remember that it is cash only.
Written July 5, 2020
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Hi Kirsten Yes we love explaining how the old Cornish miners achieved mining this hard rock and extract the very rich silver The scones yes are very yummy I have one every day I call it quality control 😂
Written July 28, 2020
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