Current visitor information
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- The Gold Tour is a 60-minute guided experience.
- The tour includes a live gold pour, the one-tonne gold coin and Australia’s largest natural nugget collection.
- Tours are generally scheduled hourly from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
- The shop, grounds and bullion trading room can be visited without a tour ticket.
May change: Tour availability, inclusions and prices should be checked when booking.
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What The Gold Tour Includes
The guided Gold Tour combines a live gold pour with the one-tonne gold coin, natural gold nuggets and stories about Western Australian gold and minting.
The published experience lasts about 60 minutes. Tours are generally offered hourly from 9:30am to 3:30pm, but select the actual time on the official booking page.
Can You Visit Without A Tour?
Yes. The official attraction page states that entry to the shop, grounds and bullion trading room is free. A ticket is required for the Gold Tour.
Choose the tour when the gold pour and guided interpretation are the main reasons for visiting; use the free areas for a shorter East Perth stop.
Booking And Timing
Book ahead when a particular tour time matters. The site does not embed a ticket price because prices and concessions can change.
Allow extra time beyond the one-hour tour if you want to browse the shop or grounds.
Is It Worth Visiting?
Reason to visit
The Perth Mint suits visitors interested in history, tours, indoor visits. It is in East Perth.
Reason to skip
Skip it if you want a large outdoor day, a beach plan or a highly active attraction rather than a culture or history stop.
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How long to allow
60-minute guided Gold Tour, plus time for the shop and grounds. Keep extra time for current access, queues, weather, breaks and nearby stops.
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How long is The Perth Mint Gold Tour?
The published guided experience lasts about 60 minutes.
Does the Gold Tour include a live gold pour?
Yes. The official tour page lists a live gold pour as part of the experience.
Can I enter The Perth Mint without booking a tour?
Yes. The shop, grounds and bullion trading room are free to enter; the Gold Tour is ticketed.