Private Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne
Description
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the excitement of Ballarat’s gold rush days at Sovereign Hill on this 8-hour private tour. Follow your guide through the former gold mining site, which now is an award winning outdoor museum that recreates in fascinating detail the hustle and bustle of life in the 1850s. Have a stress free day as hotel pick up and lunch are included.
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Experience the excitement of the Red Hill Gully Diggings where you can pan for REAL gold and see a spectacular $100,000 gold pour, venture underground on a fully-guided gold mine tour or catch a horse-drawn coach and tour the township. Guests can also visit working shops, hotels, schools, a theater, crafts, a wheelwright, a candle maker, a confectioner and steam-driven machinery. Enjoy lunch at the New York Bakery; which was recreated based on advice from Alfred Reid, the son of John Reid, the founder of the original bakery that stood in Ballarat over a century ago. Be entertained by characters dressed in traditional goldfields costumes that are more than happy to pose for a photo – a great memory of your journey back in time! Highlights: • Gold museum • Guided mine tour • Lunch at Sovereign Hill ‘New York Bakery’ • Enjoy an authentic ‘Gold Pour’ • Take the time to pan for gold • The historic gold mining city of Ballarat
Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles. From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes
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Pickup Locations & Times
We also can pick up from private addresses.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(1)
We had agood well guided coach trip leaving Melbourne wth most informative driver who showed us all the sites in Ballarat wth their history. We then spent four and a half hours at Sovereign Hill which was most interesting particularly wth locals in period dress
Hi Peter, thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback for us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your day trip to Sovereign Hill and Ballarat - definitely one of the most unique places to visit in Australia showcasing our 19th century history. We hope to see you on another visit to Melbourne!
