Sovereign Hill: Entry Ticket
This is your golden ticket to Ballarat's gold rush days.
- Sovereign Hill: Entry Ticket
- Access to the Red Hill Mine Tours
- Various Activities (see additional info)
- Free parking
- Gold mine tour (if selected)
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Sovereign Hill Tickets & Information
- Sovereign Hill Address: Bradshaw St, VIC 3350, Golden Point
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 - 17:00 (Closed on Mondays)
Is Sovereign Hill Worth Visiting
- Yes, we think so. It’s a living museum where you can learn about the history of the Ballarat Gold Rush.
What You See At Sovereign Hill
- Access to Sovereign Hill
- Red Hill Mine Tour
- Activities
- Gold Mine Tour
About Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill is an open-air museum in Ballarat, Victoria, which is around 90 minutes west of Melbourne. The open-air museum authentically recreates the bustling atmosphere of an 1850s gold rush town and offers you a chance to step back in time to experience Australia's rich gold mining history.
Key Attractions at Sovereign Hill
- Main Street: Lined with over 60 historically recreated buildings, including working shops, hotels, and a theatre, which are all based on original Ballarat businesses. Costumed staff and volunteers help to enhance the experience.
- Gold Panning: Try your luck at panning for real gold in the creek. Use the gold pans provided, and its 'finders keepers'!
- Gold Pour Demonstration: See A$150,000 worth of molten gold being poured into a mould to create a gleaming bar, showing the process of gold smelting.
- Underground Mine Tours: Explore the subterranean world of gold mining with a guided tour that delves into the history and techniques of the era.
- Rare Trades Centre: See traditional crafts and trades at the Rare Trades Centre where the Sovereign Hill artisans demonstrate skills from the 1850s.
- AURA Sound and Light Show: By night, experience "AURA," a sound and light show that explores space, delves into the Dreamtime, and re-lives Australia's most important rebellion and all under the night sky. Separate ticket is required for AURA.
The open-air museum is spread over 15 hectares on an authentic ex-gold mining site and offers 18 different activities that happen throughout the day including musket firing, and watching boiled lollies, wheels and candles being made by the artisans using traditional methods.
Sovereign Hill is a great place for all ages to enjoy.
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Sovereign Hill FAQs
- What are the opening hours of Sovereign Hill?
- Sovereign Hill is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- How do you get to Sovereign Hill from Melbourne?
- Sovereign Hill is in Ballarat, which is around 90 minutes by car west of Melbourne.
- Can I purchase tickets online for Sovereign Hill?
- Yes. Click HERE for tickets.
- Is Sovereign Hill suitable for children?
- Definitely, yes! Sovereign Hill is a family friendly location that offers a range of interactive and educational activities that are suitable for all ages.
- Is the AURA show included in the general admission ticket?
- No, the AURA sound and light show does require a separate ticket.
- Is Sovereign Hill accessible for people with disabilities?
- Yes, Sovereign Hill does provide access and facilities to accommodate visitors with disabilities.
Sovereign Hill Fun Facts
- Historical Accuracy: Sovereign Hill has multiple historically recreated buildings, providing the 1850s experience.
- Gold Discovery: Gold was discovered in Ballarat in 1851, which triggered the biggest alluvial gold rush ever seen.
- Welcome Nugget: The ‘Welcome Nugget’, was found in Ballarat. It was the second biggest gold nugget in the world and it weighed 69 kg and was 99% pure gold!
- Living Museum: Sovereign Hill is a working open-air museum that has been designed to recreate the historic 1850s gold rush boomtown of Ballarat.
- Costumed Staff: The staff & volunteers wear costumes to improve the experience.
- Gold Panning Success: You can still find real gold in the creek, and anything found is yours to keep!
- Rare Trades in Action: Sovereign Hill has working artisans that demonstrate rare trades like blacksmithing, candle-making, and coach-building, as they used to be done.
- Underground Gold Mining: Some of the mine tours take you deep underground to experience what mining was like during the gold rush!
- Eureka Stockade Connection: Ballarat was the site of the 1854 Eureka Rebellion, a key event in Australia’s democratic history, and Sovereign Hill explores its legacy.
- Horses and Carriages: You can enjoy a ride in a traditional horse-drawn coach!
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Tips for Visiting
- Book Tickets Online: Booking tickets online is an easy and convenient way to secure your tickets.
- See Range of Melbourne Tickets: See our range of tickets for Melbourne. Click HERE for details.
How To Get There
- Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, VIC 3350, Golden Point
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
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