BALLARAT & SOVEREIGN HILL
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
The jewel in the crown of the Goldfields region, a visit to Ballarat with its remarkable Victorian architecture and open-air museum Sovereign Hill, feels like stepping back in time over 150 years to the incredible upheaval of gold rush fever.
Established in 1838 on the shores of Lake Wendouree as a humble sheep station, Ballarat’s fortunes were transformed just over a decade later with the discovery of gold. Your guide will introduce you to the gripping tales of triumph and tragedy that followed. This rich history comes to life at Sovereign Hill, an outdoor museum that replicates 1850’s life, complete with costumed characters depicting gold diggers and blacksmiths, wheelwrights, and candlestick makers.
In keeping with the historic theme, include a lunch of locally sourced produce paired with fine wine in the superb glass roofed gallery at Craig’s Royal Hotel, Australia’s legendary gold rush-era hotel or perhaps grab a simple cafe lunch – the choice is yours.
After lunch admire the magnificent architecture funded by the great wealth drawn from the ground while wandering Ballarat’s wide streets before a visit to the intimate Ballarat Wildlife Park offering the opportunity to feed friendly Kangaroos and view Koalas, Dingos and other cuddly Australian animals.
INCLUSIONS
Private tour hosted by an expert local guide
Entry to Sovereign Hill
Entry to Ballarat Wildlife Park
Luxury vehicle with bottled water & travel snacks
MEAL
Lunch with beverages (optional inclusion)
COMMENCE
Suggest 09:00am from your Melbourne hotel/address (Start time is flexible)
DURATION
Up to 9-hours
We welcome requests to tailor tour itineraries and inclusions to suit specific needs, interests and budgets, so please contact us to discuss options.
