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Guided tour
Highlights:
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Cover two Ballarat favorites in one booking: a gold rush museum town at Sovereign Hill, plus live animal habitats and daily presentations at Ballarat Wildlife Park.
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Sovereign Hill: Admission includes Red Hill Mine access (self-guided), gold panning and gold pouring demonstrations, and a full lineup of street shows and theatre.
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Ballarat Wildlife Park: Entry includes access to the park, with daily animal shows and presentations included in your visit.
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One ticket purchase covers two separate admissions, so you can lock in both experiences without booking each attraction separately.
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Great for families: hands-on activities at Sovereign Hill and animal encounters and presentations at the wildlife park keep all ages engaged.Additional Highlights:
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Walk recreated 1850s streets at Sovereign Hill, with traditional trades like blacksmithing and candle-making demonstrated during the day.
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Head underground at Red Hill Mine, then come back up to try gold panning in the diggings.
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At Ballarat Wildlife Park, see free-roaming kangaroos, plus exhibits for koalas, wombats, emus, tigers, crocodilians, and Little Penguins.
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Sovereign Hill
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Entry to Sovereign Hill Museum
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Self-guided tour of Red Mine Hill
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Panning for gold & gold pouring demonstration
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Theatre performances & street shows
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Bowling & live demonstrations
Ballarat Wildlife Park
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Entry to Ballarat Wildlife Park
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Daily animal shows & presentations
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Two Ballarat essentials in one booking: Sovereign Hill’s gold rush town and Ballarat Wildlife Park’s animal habitats.
Getting started
Use your vouchers to enter each attraction. Keep a valid photo ID handy, as it may be required at entry.
Sovereign Hill
What to expect
You explore at your own pace through a recreated 1850s gold mining town. The visit mixes museum-style exhibits with live action, from underground mine access to on-street performances.
Features
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Self-guided visit to Red Hill Mine
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Gold panning and gold pouring demonstrations
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Theatre performances and street shows with costumed characters
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Live demonstrations of traditional trades
Ballarat Wildlife Park
What to expect
This is a family-run wildlife park focused on close-up viewing of Australian animals, with scheduled talks and presentations throughout the day.
Features
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Daily animal shows and presentations included
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Free-roaming kangaroo area for close-up viewing
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Animal habitats ranging from koalas and wombats to tigers and crocodilians
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Ballarat Wildlife Park
- Wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Sovereign Hill
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Wheelchair accessible. The accessible gold panning area has an elevated water channel and an easy-to-navigate pathway.
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Some areas have wide bluestone gutters between boardwalks and gravel roads.
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Ramps are marked on the free visitor map available at entry.
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Guide dogs are welcome. Accredited assistance dogs must be harnessed or leashed and under the owner’s control; photo ID confirming the handler may be requested.
Sovereign Hill
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Facilities: Parking.
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Children aged 15 and under must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
Sovereign Hill
- Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
Ballarat Wildlife Park
- Pets are not allowed.
Sovereign Hill
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Carry-on items are allowed if they fit on your seat without taking extra space. Luggage cannot block aisles, wheelchair spaces, or exits.
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Alcohol, weapons, drugs, drones, pets, smoking and furniture are not allowed onboard the ferry.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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