The Denniston Experience

Take a train ride along the Waimangaroa Gorge and into the historic Banbury coal mine. The unique, interactive experience will take you back in time to relive life at the coal face.

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The West Coast's latest attraction!

The Denniston Experience is a unique, interactive underground tour into an historic coal mine at Denniston, north of Westport.

Take a train ride along the spectacular Waimangaroa Gorge, over the 'Banbury Arches' and into this historic 1880's coal mine.

Listening to the sounds of the mine and discovering the lost language of banjos, sprags and devils will take you back in time. Here you participate in your assigned work role: shovelling coal, erecting pit props? 'Peppers ghost' tells the harsh story of 'life on the hill'.
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Bookings are essential.

Opening times

  • Business hours: Tours booked on demand. Twilight Descent tours operate during the summer season only.
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to town: 35 minutes North of Westport

Physical address

The Denniston Experience, Denniston Road, Denniston , Westport, West Coast, 7891, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $85.00 - $125.00
  • Further pricing information: Child rate applies to 5-14 year olds. Children under 5 cannot experience this product. Enquire about The Gorge Express - a train ride to the mine portal only.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 21 936 094
  • Freephone 0800 881 880

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