Entertainment, Galleries, Museums and Collections, Mining and Industry, Parks and Gardens
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.
Attraction Opening Times
Open 0900 until 1700 daily. Closed 24 December to 4 January and public holidays.
Children Friendly
Children's play area indoors and free admission to the Interpretive Centre and Mine Tours for under five year olds.
Accessibility
Disabled parking, ramp access throughout the facility and disabled toilets.
* Cafe * Car park * Catering * Child Activities * Coach Parking * Conference/Event Facilities * Wheelchair Access * Parking for the Disabled * Disabled Toilet Facilities * Interpretive Centre * Interactive Centre * Parents Room * Public Toilet * Shaded Area * Sheltered Area * Tour Desk * Visitor Information Centre
Attraction Activities
* Lessons/Tutorials
Experiences
* Industry/Mining/Agriculture
Blackwater International Coal Centre Photo Gallery
Blackwater International Coal Centre Rates
RATE TYPE
RATE
Student (STUDENT) Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour. Must have Student ID. (Valid until 2012-03-31)
$10.00
Concession (CONCESSION) Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour. (Valid until 2012-03-31)
$14.00
Child (CHILD) Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour. (Valid until 2012-03-31)
$17.00
Adult (ADULT) Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour. (Valid until 2012-03-31)
$30.00
Family (FAMILY) Interpretive Centre and Mine Tour for two adults and two children. (Valid until 2012-03-31)
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.
