Sovereign Hill: Ballarat's Premier Gold Rush Experience

Sovereign Hill is a living museum telling the story of Ballarat as a gold rush town. Gold was discovered here in 1851, triggering the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever known.

Experience the thrill of Victoria’s gold rush era with this captivating tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a time-travel adventure that transports you to the 1850s. Start with a warm meet & greet by characters in authentic period costumes, setting...

• Sovereign Hill
• Ballarat Botanical Gardens

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you are looking for a memorable day tour from Melbourne, you have plenty of options to choose from. The listed destinations are examples only. There are many more! Choose what you most like to experience in or from Melbourne, whether a close animal contact, or a vivid view over the splendid 12 A...

• Flinders Street Station
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• Sovereign Hill

• Specialized infant seats are available, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, A maximum of 11 people per booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Step back in time at Sovereign Hill. There’s coach rides, gold panning, a spectacular gold pour, underground mine adventures, theatre shows, sweet making, costume characters and musket firing demonstrations to name a few.

• Sovereign Hill

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Sovereign Hill is located in Bradshaw Street and can be easily accessed by car, train, or coach services that operate daily from Melbourne. Sovereign Hill is a comfortable 90-minute drive from Melbourne along the Western Highway (or only an hour from Melbourne Airport). Once in Ballarat, just follow the brown and white tourist signs to Sovereign Hill., Free parking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Step back in time to the Goldrush era at Sovereign Hill, visit the Eureka Centre, see stunning floral displays in the botanical gardens and finish the day with the best view of Melbourne from the Skydeck on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower. You will be picked up in air conditioned comfort by an Engli...

• Ballarat Botanical Gardens
• Lake Wendouree
• Sovereign Hill
• Eureka Centre
• Melbourne Skydeck

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Infants aged under 3 years old are welcome to attend free of charge providing they do not occupy a seat. If a seat is required for the infant, please purchase a child ticket for them.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Departing from Melbourne, experience a one-day gold rush on Sovereign Hill

Gold was discovered in Ballarat in 1851, triggering the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever known. Unearth the riches of the gold rush and delve into Victorian heritage.

Step back into Victoria’s gold-rush era at Sovereign Hill, with historic streets, costumed characters, gold panning, traditional shops, and fascinating live demonstrations.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the excitement of Ballarat’s gold rush days at Sovereign Hill on this 8-hour private tour. Follow your guide through the former gold mining site, which now is an award winning outdoor museum that recreates in fascinating detail the hustle and bustle of life ...

• Sovereign Hill
• Ballarat Wildlife Park

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

See the very best in the West, and where the riches of Victoria came from, with a fun, interactive and absolutely unforgettable trip to the Gold fields! We will try to find you your very own gold! The trip suits the whole family young or old, all will absolutely love this day. It has something for e...

• Sovereign Hill
• Ballarat Botanical Gardens
• St Anne's Winery

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.