Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins

Apart from the chimney little else remains.

The chimney is worth the visit but the rest of the ruins are pretty minimal apart from a lake left over from the mining days.

A Lost Opportuniy In A Historic Town

The mine is historic as is the area and the old Beehive Chimney dominant yet the area is porrly pathed and weed covered and in poor repair. It could be so much better and interesting

Interesting

An interesting place to walk around and read about the gold mining history of the regions. Follow the paths to read more.

Iconic part of the Maldon skyline

Completed in 1863 and standing 30 metres high, it is the only one of its age and size still standing in Victoria. Adjacent to the chimney can be seen the stone and brick substructures for the boilers ...

Beehive Mine

A bit of the Maldon mining history, some machinery in good condition, the museum was closed, good spot for a brisk walk