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Experience the thrill of Victoria’s gold rush era with this captivating tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a time-travel adventure that transports you to the 1850s. Start with a warm meet & greet by characters in authentic period costumes, setting the stage for a day of adventure. Witness the dramatic Gold Pour, watch the thrilling Redcoat Parade with live musket firing, and try your hand at panning for gold.
To complete your journey, descend underground on a guided mine tour and uncover the harsh realities miners faced during the gold rush. Whether you strike gold or not, this immersive experience will leave you with memories of a bygone era. Join us and feel the excitement of the 1850s come to life!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your pickup time may differ from the time shown on your voucher. Explore Australia Tours will contact you via email shortly after booking to confirm your exact pickup time.
Pickup locations are selected at the time of booking:
8:25am – Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
8:35am – Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne
8:45am – Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
9:00am - Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
All tours are conducted in English. Guests can access pre-recorded audio and written tour information in 16 languages by downloading the free Explore Australia Language Translation App from Google Play or the App Store prior to departure. Your guide will provide a code on the day to unlock the content. Please bring your own headphones.
Tours operate rain or shine.
Estimated return time for the Soveriegn Hill Tour is between 17:00 and 17:30.
Itinerary
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1Sovereign Hill
Step back in time to the 1850s gold rush at Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. Meet costumed characters, witness the Gold Pour and Redcoat Parade, try panning for gold, and explore an underground mine in this immersive, historic adventure
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
Discover the serene beauty of Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Just a stroll through the gardens, admire vibrant floral displays and explore historical statues in this peaceful oasis, perfect for a relaxing sightseeing stop
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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