Step back in time at Sovereign Hill and spend a full day exploring the gold rush era at your own pace, enjoying historic mines, gold panning, and live shows.
Getting started
Your ticket includes entry to the Sovereign Hill Museum. Arrive early to start your adventure. Explore the recreated 1850s gold mining town, underground mines, try your hand at gold panning, and enjoy interactive theatre and street performances.
What to expect
Historic streets & museum: Wander through the recreated 1850s town with its historic buildings, shops, and exhibits to get a real sense of life during the gold rush.
Red Hill Mine tour: Descend into the underground mine and learn the story of the record-breaking gold nugget that sparked the Ballarat gold rush.
Gold panning & pouring demonstrations: Try your hand at panning for gold in the diggings and watch skilled artisans pour molten gold in live demonstrations.
Theatre performances & street shows: Enjoy live performances and interactive shows with costumed characters bringing the gold rush era to life.
Traditional trades & bowling: Watch live demonstrations of 1850s trades such as blacksmithing, candle-making, and more. Try your hand at traditional bowling for fun.
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Carry-on items are allowed if they fit on your seat without taking extra space. For safety, luggage cannot block aisles, wheelchair spaces, or exits.
Alcohol, weapons, drugs, drones, pets, smoking and furniture are not allowed onboard the ferry.
The experience is wheelchair accessible. The accessible gold panning area features an elevated water channel and an easy-to-navigate pathway. Some areas have wide bluestone gutters between boardwalks and gravel roads. Ramps are marked on the free visitor map available at entry.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue. Accredited assistance dogs wearing identifiable jackets must be harnessed or leashed and under the owner’s control at all times on Sovereign Hill’s premises. Owners may be asked to show a valid photo ID confirming them as the handler.
Facilities: Parking.
Children aged 15 and under must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
