Sovereign Hill 1-Day Tour

Day 1

The world focussed on Ballarat as the cry 'Gold' echoed around the globe. People from all nations poured into Ballarat to seek a fortune, many found the real Australia and decided to make this great land their home. Today, you too can capture the excitement of these bawdy times as you visit the scene of revolt, rebellion and the emergence of democracy at Eureka and Sovereign Hill.

Highlights:

Travel the Western Highway - stagecoach route of the 1850's

Bacchus Marsh - a landscape of orchards - once a resting place for the Cobb & Co stagecoach

Ballarat - enjoy a complete town tour of this gracious city with its exquisite gardens and noble statues

Eureka Stockade - site of the 1854 Miner's Rebellion

Visit Sovereign Hill - an authentic recreation of an 1850's gold mining town. See & experience...

Gold panning in Red Gully Creek

Join the "Journey through the Labyrinth of Gold" guided tour on an inclined tramway deep underground

Witness original working conditions and demonstrations of early mining equipment

Explore the many original shops ...

Blacksmiths and traditional craftsmen

Visit the Gold Museum

Perhaps try some homemade boiled lollies! Maybe a Devonshire Tea at the New York Bakery?

The Chinese Village - highlighting Chinese involvement in the goldfields

Why not ride a stagecoach!

Take in the atmosphere of Main St.

Watch the Giant Crushing Battery

Treat yourself to lunch at the United States Hotel

Inclusions

• Entrance fees to Sovereign Hill, Gold Museum and on-coach "Sovereign Hill" introductory video.
• Complimentary mine tramway ride
• Round-trip hotel transfers from select hotels
• Guided tour

Exclusions

• Food and beverage, unless otherwise specified
• Gratuities

Confirmation

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Redemption

• Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

• Currency Fluctuations: All tour prices are current at the time of publication and are susceptible to currency fluctuations. We reserve the right to alter the tour price in accordance with changes in foreign exchanges rates and changes in prices for services. The rate that you pay when you reserve your tour will protect you against future currency fluctuations; on the other hand, no price adjust (refund) will be made based upon change in tour prices.
• Please read the Standard Cancellation and Refund Policy prior to booking your ticket.
• Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
• While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.