Unearth History: Sovereign Hill Gold Mine Day Trip

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Duration

10 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

7 people

Languages

Chinese, English

About this tour

Discover the best of Ballarat on a day trip from Melbourne. Start at the Ballarat Wildlife Park, where you can interact with native animals like kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils.

Then, step back in time at Sovereign Hill, a recreated 1850s gold mining town with underground mine tours, gold panning, and historical reenactments. Explore the Red Mountain Mining Adventure for an underground tour of 19th-century mining tunnels, revealing the history of the famous “Welcome Nugget”.

Take a scenic ride on the Ballarat Tour Tram to see key city landmarks, and visit the Ballarat Art Gallery, home to an impressive collection of Australian art and the Eureka Flag.

Finish your day at Lake Wendouree, a serene spot for walks, boating, and relaxing by the water.

Highlights

  • Get up close and personal with kangaroos and cuddle a koala for a photo.
  • Experience the life of a gold miner at the recreated 1850s gold mining town.
  • Pan for gold in the creek and see the famous "Welcome Nugget" gold nugget.
  • Discover the history of the Eureka Rebellion and see the Eureka Flag.
  • Enjoy a leisurely tram ride through Ballarat's historic city center.

Included/Excluded

  • CBD provides door-to-door pick-up and small group tours
  • Snacks and mineral water are provided
  • Experienced, professional and high-quality driver guides accompany you
  • Lunch and dinner meal expenses
  • All admission fees

Itinerary

Ballarat Wildlife Park is a family-friendly sanctuary in Victoria, Australia, featuring native wildlife like kangaroos, koalas, and reptiles, with interactive animal experiences and educational tours.

Sovereign Hill is an open-air museum in Ballarat, Victoria, bringing the gold rush era to life with historical buildings, costumed characters, and gold panning experiences.

The Ballarat Tour Tram, located at the Ballarat Tramway Museum, offers a scenic ride through the city, showcasing Ballarat's history and heritage with informative commentary on the region's development and landmarks.

Lake Wendouree is a picturesque lake in Ballarat, offering scenic walking trails, boating, picnic spots, and abundant birdlife, making it a favorite destination for recreation and relaxation.

Durations

10 Hours

Languages

Chinese
English

Frequently asked questions

Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour, however you can book for an arrival transfer in advance. In this case a tour operator representative will be at the airport to greet you. To arrange this please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.

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Sovereign Hill Gold Rush
Megan
01/22/2025
The Ballarat Wildlife Park was a great start, and interacting with kangaroos and koalas was so fun. Sovereign Hill was an unforgettable experience—stepping back in time with the gold mine tours and reenactments. The Ballarat Tour Tram offered great views, and the art gallery was a nice cultural touch. YXY Travel made everything smooth and easy.
Sovereign Hill Gold Rush
huan chen
05/26/2022

Lifelong memories

We were part of a group of 17 who quickly formed a close bond created entirely by the enthusiasm and generosity of our leader. Nothing was too much trouble Long went out of his way every day to make sure we experienced in full life in Vietnam. The trip ran like clockwork, without us feeling we were being rushed at any stage. He made it fun even when we cycled 100 k in a day taking in a very high mountain pass.
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chan alin40404
05/26/2022
Amazing country, beautifully seen from the seat of a bicycle. So many unusual sights - friendly people (attractive, relaxed, smiling, shouting hello); fields of rice, coffee, rubber, eucalyptus, dragon fruit, etc., farmers herding brown cows and water buffalo; basic living conditions, cooking, eating and washing-up in the open, spilling out onto pavement; scooters everywhere and crazy driving but it seems to work, no road rage; great respect for older people and ancestors (colourful cemeteries and every house has small ancestral shrine). Came back with a real feel for the country, wanting to learn more.
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