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At Sovereign Hill, the story of an important time and place in Australian History, and the people who lived it, lives on. An internationally acclaimed tourist attraction, Sovereign Hill prides itself on its close attention to detail found in every...more

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5337 1100

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Sovereign Hill General Entry Ticket

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Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Gold Mining Town...

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Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Day Tour with...

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freeworldtravel

Carrara, Australia

186

Reviewed 5 days ago

Australia's Gold Rush History all in one place.

This is an extensive representation of Australia's gold rush period. Authentic buildings, tools, mines all help to re-live those hectic days. Plenty to see and do. To best appreciate all that is included please set aside the most of one day.

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank freeworldtravel

Hi freeworldtravel, Thank-you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Sovereign Hill and we hope to see you again soon. Have a nice day, The Sovereign Hill Team

Miwe

Ngunnawal, Australia

5634

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

A fun day in a gold town

We had a great day at Sovereign Hill, we wondered around taking in the shows, and the live street theatre. We all had a go of gold panning and even managed to find a few flecks of gold. The self guided mine was fun, though...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Miwe

Hi Miwe, Thank-you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed Sovereign Hill, especially the shows and live theatre. We hope to see you again soon. The Sovereign Hill Team

Vicki Z

213

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Fun day out

Had an excellent time here. The staff really make this place. The actors really bring it to life so you need to make sure to follow the times on the schedule to see all the reenactments. Don’t miss the school - the lady who plays...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Vicki Z

Hi Vicki Z, Thank-you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Sovereign Hill. We will be sure to pass on your review to our staff, especially those who play the school mistress. We hope to see you again soon....More

Amanda2281

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

12

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

A trip back in history to the Gold Fields

We visited Sovereign Hill as a family while on holidays. It offers a trip back to the days of the Gold Rush. It’s like walking onto a movie set with the old buildings, fashion and horse and cart. We enjoyed some fresh scones at the...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Hi Amanda2281, Thank-you for your review. We are so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your visit to Sovereign Hill and that you even found some gold while panning in the creek! We hope to see you again soon. The Sovereign Hill Team

Ros_Mel2014

Melbourne, Australia

6218

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Great tourist attraction

Thoroughly enjoyable and worth the money. Lots of staff in period costume engaging with visitors. Very professional and appealing presenters for the talks (we saw candies making, lolly making and gold pouring). The self guided mine tour was good. Cute animals.

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Ros_Mel2014

Hi Ros_Mel2014, Thank-you for your review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Sovereign Hill, including the mine tour and our animals. We hope to see you again soon. The Sovereign Hill Team

K55555

Sydney, Australia

265

Reviewed 1 week ago

A nice family day out!

Having grown up in Victoria I have been many times, this time was different as our children hadn't been before. I highly recommend visiting as it is set up really well. If you want to get your vintage style photo taken you must book ahead...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank K55555

Hi K55555, Thank-you for your review. We are so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your visit to Sovereign Hill, including gold panning and boiled lollies. We hope to see you again soon. The Sovereign Hill Team

Lisa W

Perth

193

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Lots to look at

Lots to look at and do. The food was a little dear but that is probably expected from attractions. Interesting watching them spin the brass and copper to make the candlestick holders etc.

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Lisa W

Hi Lisa W, Thank-you for your review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Sovereign Hill, including our lost trades. We hope to see you again soon. The Sovereign Hill Team

Bonester

Brisbane, Australia

11549

Reviewed 1 week ago

An enjoyable day out

I hadn't been to Sovereign Hill for many years and my 16 year old son has never been. It's a great recreation of the gold rush town with period stores with nick nacks to buy, people in period costume (must be very hot in summer...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Bonester

Hi Bonester, Thank-you for your review. We are so glad to hear you and your son enjoyed your visit to Sovereign Hill, including the lost trades and mine tour. We hope to see you again soon. The Sovereign Hill Team

Twowellls123

Invermay, Australia

231

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Still a great place to visit

We haven’t visited for some years but even with teenagers it still was a great day. The staff were excellent as always taking us all back in time. It was great to take a trip down memory lane. Kids enjoyed panning for gold, lolly demo,...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Hi Twowellls123, Thank-you for your review. We are so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your visit to Sovereign Hill, including the gold panning and candle making. We hope to see you again soon. The Sovereign Hill Team

MugsyKel001

Redcliffe, Australia

6529

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great family day

We had access to everything including mine tour with the price of our family ticket. Can purchase other mine tours which we did and found to be a great experience. A must do is the candle coloring and gold information show. Great place highly recommend...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank MugsyKel001

Hi MugsyKel001, Thank-you your review and for visiting Sovereign Hill recently. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, including the mine tour and candle dipping. We hope to see you again soon. The Sovereign Hill Team

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SALLY P

We are visiting Sovereign Hill next week and we are considering taking our nephews who are 10 & 12yrs old to the Night Lamp Tour. The 10yr old is sensitive to violence and worries about things. Can anyone who has been advise me on exactly how the show runs. Is it that scary? Thanks.

January 9, 2019|

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Hi Sally P, Our Lamplight tours are recommended for ages 10 and above, at parental discretion. Younger children are welcome, again at parental discretion. Content includes illness, accident, death and the supernatural. If... More

25sandeepa

Hi, I’ll be visiting sovereign hill on 23/24 Dec. Will be buying the entry tickets online - which I assume are valid for 2 days. Could you please let me know the cost of the extras - (family of 3, 2adults+ 1 17 year old) - mining tour (paid) - panning for gold - horse carriage ride - candle making - any other paid activities Read about some night festivals/light shows. Will these be happening on those dates and what’s the ticket price? Can I book in advance? Thx

November 4, 2018|

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Hi Sandeep A, Thank-you for your question. Please see prices outlined below. - Mining tour - $7.50 Adult, $4.00 Child (5-15), $20.00 Family (2A & 4C) - Panning for gold - Free - Horse carriage ride - $5.50 Adult, $4.00... More

Gina L

Is it hard for tourists to get there on their own from Melbourne city area taking public transport?

September 3, 2018|

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Hi Gina L, Getting to Sovereign Hill from Melbourne has never been easier, with the Goldrush Special now delivering visitors directly to Sovereign Hill’s front door. As part of the Goldrush Special a courtesy return... More