Ballarat Sovereign Hill Gold Rush Experience

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!

Meeting Point

688 Bourke St

688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Please wait at the bus stop outside the Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street.

What's included:

• Entry into Sovereign HIll Outdoor Musuem
• Guide
• Underground mine tour

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Sovereign Hill

Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, 3350, Victoria

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 • Admission Ticket Included

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Gillies Street, , Ballarat, 3350, Victoria

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