Sovereign Hill: Gold Rush Adventure Awaits

Step back to the 1850s at Sovereign Hill, where gold rush adventures await. Meet costumed characters, pan for gold, and explore underground mines.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sovereign Hill - Travel back to the 1850s gold rush era at Sovereign Hill, Australia’s leading open-air museum. Encounter characters in period costumes, observe the Gold Pour and Redcoat Parade, try your hand at gold panning, and delve into an underground mine for a truly immersive historical experience.
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What's Included
  • Entry into Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum
  • Guide
  • Underground mine tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Discover the excitement of Victoria’s gold rush era with an engaging tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s leading open-air museum. This is more than just a tour—it’s a journey back in time to the 1850s. Begin with a friendly meet and greet by characters dressed in genuine period attire, setting the tone for a day full of adventure. Experience the…

Location
688 Bourke St
Bourke Street
Please wait at the bus stop outside the Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katrina_j
May 6, 2025
Awsome experience that... - Awsome experience that takes you back to the 1800's!! Great staff who are very friendly and helpful!! Fantastic to recreate photos with family in period costumes!
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Catherine_c
Apr 13, 2025
Great tour. Lochie was an... - Great tour. Lochie was an excellent driver & tour guide. Very enjoyable day out. Everything was arranged perfectly .
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K2156cvjuliek
Apr 3, 2025
Great tour - This is a great operator to tour with. They were very accommodating as we had a wheelchair person with us. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The trip to and from Sovereign Hill was smooth and the guide Margaret was excellent. She was friendly, knowledgeable and bubbly. We had a great time. Good one Margaret!
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Alixis
Mar 30, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable day - Absolutely brilliant trip. Peter, our driver, was very friendly and knowledgeable all day. He even informed us where to eat at the end of the trip in Melbourne telling us where to find the different cuisines. Elaine, our local guide at Sovereign Hill, was able to answer my many questions as my ancestors went to the Gold Rush. She was so informative and was able to give me further advice on where to find information regarding the Gold Rush era. Going down the mine was a real eye opener as to what life was like for the miners. Our visit to Ballarat town at the end was a relaxing end to our trip. A thoroughly enjoyable day and very highly recommended.
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Marilyn_w
Mar 18, 2025
Great Day - Tour guide, Debbi, in period dress excellent. Our driver/tour guide, Margaret, made the day extra special.
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Emilyc4043
Jan 3, 2025
Brilliant - recommended - Brilliant day out to sovereign hill and a drive around Ballarat . Small group in a mini bus with our guide Gary who loved the day as much as us. The queue on arrival was enormous, but we jumped straight to the front with our guide. The underground mine tour was amazing and we learnt all about the history of the gold rush. We had an hour free time at lunch to explore. Must do activity for all ages if you are staying in Melbourne.
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Mok_j
Dec 25, 2024
Well done - Well crafted experience with Brooke as tour guide Teemed with timely and detailed information about the tour highlights and Melbourne city in general
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687kellyt
Dec 4, 2024
An amazing tour! - What a wonderful trip! Our lovely guide,Gary, could not have been more friendly and helpful in making sure our day was memorable. Sovereign Hill was worth the trip and the volunteers simply amazing and stayed in character. The underground tour was fascinating and the volunteer very knowledgeable! The trip was lovely with Gary giving information and a little drive through Ballarat also. Would highly recommend this trip and company!
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Fearless09083133054
Apr 16, 2025
A big day out with plenty to see. - Sovereign Hill was a very interesting place and we were well-guided by our volunteer from history, Deborah, as well as our cheerful and helpful driver and companion, Margaret.
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446sarikag
Mar 20, 2025
Awesome - It was awesome and we enjoyed the whole day and it's worth going there.They maintain the proper timings for the whole program but cooperate also in case of need be
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From $109
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).