Sovereign Hill with Australian Wildlife

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

Gold panning in Red Gully Creek

Join the "Journey through the Labyrinth of Gold" guided tour

Witness original working conditions and demonstrations of early mining equipment

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

Take in the atmosphere of Main St.

Watch the Giant Crushing Battery

Treat yourself to lunch at the United States Hotel

Ballarat Wildlife Park is a high standard, well-planned fauna reserve affording excellent opportunities to 'mix' with native Australian animals. Visit Ballarat Wildlife Park nestled in native bushland habitat where you can join a guided tour.

Be greeted by Patrick the Wombat

Feed free range kangaroos

Experience an emu encounter

Meet and touch koalas

See Tasmanian Devils feeding

See goannas and giant lizards

Shudder at the sight of venomous snakes and voracious crocodiles

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

• Food and beverage, unless otherwise specified
• Gratuities

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