Sovereign Hill General Admission
Sovereign Hill General Admission
Sovereign Hill General Admission
Sovereign Hill General Admission
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Sovereign Hill General Admission

Sovereign Hill is a living museum that tells the story of Ballarat during the gold rush era. Gold was discovered here in 1851, sparking one of the world's largest alluvial gold rushes. Ballarat rapidly transformed from a quiet pastoral town into a beautiful provincial city built on its golden wealth.

The Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum spans 15 hectares on a former gold mining site, vividly recreating the gold rush through a bustling township. With over 18 scheduled activities throughout the day, you'll find yourself panning for gold, witnessing musket firings, and observing traditional demonstrations of boiled sweets, wheelwrighting, and candle-making.

Standard Entry Conditions:

  • Tickets issued by Sovereign Hill are subject to the following conditions and Sovereign Hill regulations, available upon request.
  • Tickets are sold on behalf of Sovereign Hill. They serve as receipts and are non-transferable.
  • Sovereign Hill reserves the right to refuse entry or request visitors to leave the premises. Sovereign Hill's refund/cancellation policy will apply.
  • Proof of age and concession eligibility may be required.
  • General admission tickets are non-refundable.
  • General admission tickets are not valid during the annual Winter Wonderlights event.

Inclusions

  • Mine Tour: Explore early mining life with costumed interpreters.
  • Red Hill Mine Tour: Discover the dark and dangerous world of deep lead mining and view the famous "Welcome Nugget" discovery site.
  • Gold Panning: Find real gold in the diggings - and it's yours to keep! Visit Waterloo Store to purchase a gold vial for your treasure.
  • Musket Firing: Our soldiers demonstrate goldfields law and order, including loading and firing muskets.
  • Confectionery Making: Learn traditional boiled sweet-making techniques and sample the results.
  • Gold Pour: Watch pure gold melted at 1000°C and poured into molds to create gold bars.
  • Candle Making: Experience the enchanting aromas of our 19th-century candle factory and observe candle makers at work.
  • Bowling: Try your hand at nine-pin bowling, a historical game.
  • Wheelwrighting: Watch skilled artisans craft hubs, spokes, and wheels using traditional 19th-century methods.

Exclusions

  • General admission does not include the AURA Sound and Light Show
  • General admission is not valid during the Winter Wonderlights peak season

Cancellation Policy

  • Date changes may be permitted at Sovereign Hill's discretion if requested at least 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival.
  • A maximum of one date change per booking will be processed.
  • Date changes must occur within 6 months of original booking.
  • No-shows (failure to attend without prior contact) will result in booking cancellation.
  • Tickets cannot be redeemed for credit/cash, transferred to another name, or resold.
  • Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to reservations@sovereignhill.com.au
  • Full refunds will be issued if the museum cannot open due to operational restrictions.
From A$47 for adults
From A$28 for children
Includes taxes & fees