Sovereign Hill, a living museum, transports you to Ballarat's gold rush boomtown. Explore recreated streets, interact with costumed townsfolk, and witness the Welcome Nugget, the world's second-largest gold nugget! Descend a replica mine and learn about gold mining's history. Don't miss this chance to step back in time!

• Enjoy a guided tour led by a knowledgeable tour guide. Each group receives one free tour guide for groups of fewer than 16 people.
• Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a 19th-century gold rush town. Explore authentic streetscapes, visit historic buildings, and interact with costumed charac
• Try your luck at gold panning and experience the thrill of finding real gold nuggets, just like prospectors did during the gold rush era.
• Witness demonstrations of traditional trades and crafts, including blacksmithing, candle making, and wheelwrighting.

• Age Limit: Check for any age restrictions for certain activities within Sovereign Hill.
• Comfortable Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking and outdoor activities.
• Special Assistance: Inform the tour operator if any group members require special assistance or have mobility issues.
• Outdoor Attraction: Sovereign Hill is largely an outdoor attraction. Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.

Travelers are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes Travelers are recommended to prepare sun protection and insect repellent The showtime is available on the official website, please note that the showtime is still subject to change without prior notice, please consider before booking Smoking is not allowed on the premises The transportation information is for reference only; please check the traffic conditions before departure Please refer to the voucher for the final tour info For Gold mine tour, please go to Mine Tour Office (Map 35 ) firstly to secure a space for the tour on your arrival, it may run out quickly during the day

— What You Can Expect —

Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. Gold was discovered here in 1851, triggering the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever known. The sleepy pastoral settlement of Ballarat grew rapidly into a fine provincial city built on the wealth derived from its gold.

Covering 15 hectares of a former gold mining site, Sovereign Hill's Outdoor Museum brings the gold rush to life through a living township with over 18 scheduled activities happening throughout the day, you can find yourself panning for real gold, witness musket firing, see boiled lollies, wheels, and candles being made all before your very eyes.

The Outdoor Museum enjoys international renown as a living museum featuring rare trades, working machinery, exhibits, and costumed interpreters.

Daily activities include:

- The Diggings Tour
Explore Life on the early Goldfields hosted by a costumed interpreter.

- The Red Hill Mine Tour
Discover the dark, dangerous world of deep lead mining and witness the discovery of the famous “Welcome Nugget”.

- Gold panning
There’s real gold to be found in The Diggings and it’s yours to keep! Make sure you stop by the Waterloo store and purchase a gold bottle to protect your precious find.

- Musket Firing
Our Troopers will tell you about law and order on the goldfields and demonstrate to you how to load and fire a musket.

- Sweet Making
Discover how boiled lollies are made in the traditional way and enjoy a sample at the end of the demonstration.

- Gold Pour
Pure gold is melted to 1,000 degrees Celsius and poured into a mould to create a pure Gold Ingot.

- Candlemaking
Be mesmerised by the enticing scents of our 19th-century candle factory and watch our candle makers in action.

- Bowling
Set up the skittles and try your hand at 9-pin bowling.

- Wheelwrighting
Watch our skilled craftsmen create hubs, and spokes and assemble coach wheels using traditional 19th-century methods.