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Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
2 Adults x $108.52
$217.04
Approx Total
$217.04
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Entry into Sovereign HIll Outdoor Musuem
Guide
Underground mine tour
Food is available to purchase from cafe at Sovereign Hill
Drinks & snacks can be purchased from one of the cafes at Sovereign Hill
Overview
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 the stage for a day of adventure. Witness the dramatic Gold Pour, watch the thrilling Redcoat Parade with live musket firing, and try your hand at panning for gold.
To complete your journey, descend underground on a guided mine tour and uncover the harsh realities miners faced during the gold rush. Whether you strike gold or not, this immersive experience will leave you with memories of a bygone era. Join us and feel the excitement of the 1850s come to life!
Itinerary
Sovereign Hill
Step back in time to the 1850s gold rush at Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. Meet costumed characters, witness the Gold Pour and Redcoat Parade, try panning for gold, and explore an underground mine in this immersive, historic adventure
4 hours
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Discover the serene beauty of Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Just a stroll through the gardens, admire vibrant floral displays and explore historical statues in this peaceful oasis, perfect for a relaxing sightseeing stop
1 hour
Sample Menu
Additional Info
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
Free Cancellation
July 28100% refund
July 29No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Jan, 2025
Brilliant day out to sovereign hill and a drive around Ballarat . Small group in a mini bus with our guide Gary who loved the day as much as us. The queue on arrival was enormous, but we jumped straight to the front with our guide. The underground mine tour was amazing and we learnt all about the history of the gold rush. We had an hour free time at lunch to explore. Must do activity for all ages if you are staying in Melbourne.
Well done
Published on Dec, 2024
Well crafted experience with Brooke as tour guide
Teemed with timely and detailed information about the tour highlights and Melbourne city in general
An amazing tour!
Published on Dec, 2024
What a wonderful trip! Our lovely guide,Gary, could not have been more friendly and helpful in making sure our day was memorable. Sovereign Hill was worth the trip and the volunteers simply amazing and stayed in character. The underground tour was fascinating and the volunteer very knowledgeable! The trip was lovely with Gary giving information and a little drive through Ballarat also. Would highly recommend this trip and company!
Gold rush!
Published on Nov, 2024
Tour guide Darren was so nice to show us around and he actually remembers our name and will check on us if having a good time.
the Guide fom Sovereign Hill Debbie was also so professional that she told us so many fun facts about the past gold mining experience.
The whole tour was so interesting and educational with a unique experience in learning about gold mining in the past.
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