Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 21 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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!

What's included

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

What to expect

Sovereign Hill
4h · Admission ticket included

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
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait outside the main entrance of 688 Bourke St at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Explore Australia Tours will send your exact pickup time before departure, so please check your messages carefully, as it may differ from the advertised tour start time.

End point

Please wait outside the main entrance of 688 Bourke St at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Explore Australia Tours will send your exact pickup time before departure, so please check your messages carefully, as it may differ from the advertised tour start time.

Pickup details

Please wait at the pickup location at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Explore Australia Tours will send your exact pickup time before departure, so please check your messages carefully, as it may differ from the advertised tour start time.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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