Step back into the 1850s gold rush era at Sovereign Hill, an outdoor museum in Ballarat, Victoria. Wander through a recreated goldfields town, complete with period buildings and costumed characters. Experience traditional crafts and rare trades like blacksmithing and candle-making. Try out over 18 exciting activities, including musket firing and gold panning! Witness the historic craftsmanship of boiled lollies and wheels.
Explore the streets, interact with historical characters, and learn about life during the gold rush. Don't miss the Gold Museum's collection of gold nuggets and artifacts. Sovereign Hill offers a unique glimpse into Australia's past. It's a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and families alike.
We had such a memorable time at Sovereign Hill! It truly felt like stepping back in time to the 1850s gold rush era. The streets were alive with costumed characters, and the kids were fascinated by the horse-drawn carriages and old-fashioned shops. One of the highlights was gold panning – we even managed to find a few tiny specks, which made our day! The underground mine tour was both educational and thrilling, giving us a glimpse into the tough lives of miners. Overall, it was an immersive and enriching experience for the whole family – history came alive in the most fun and interactive way.
The whole journey is amazing, have spent time well at there.
A trip to the past. Amazing experience, we managed to mine some gold bits...
Great
It was set out very well staff was excellent helped out when ever we needed it
Amazing place, smaller than expected but easy and convenient to walk around the whole place in one go! We tried their sausage rolls and was not expecting it to be as good as it was. The candles, soaps and wax store was noticeably the most enjoyable of our visit there whilst be very affordable! (Great products) The tunnel was thrilling to experience and the horse carriage ride was not bad either.