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, around 90 minutes west of Melbourne. The open-air museum authentically recreates the bustling atmosphere of a 1850s gold rush town and offers you a chance to step back in time to experience Australia's rich gold mining history.
Things to see 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 take place throughout the day including:
- Musket firing
- Watching boiled lollies being made
- Wheelwrights making and fixing wheels
- Blacksmiths showing their skills
- Candles dipping by the artisans using traditional methods.
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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