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Combo (Save 2%): Ballarat Wildlife Park & Sovereign Hill Entry Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 2%): Ballarat Wildlife Park & Sovereign Hill Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-10-24T10:00:00
End: 2026-10-24T17:00:00
Location: Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(700)

Annu P

Group

Verified booking

Last week

We had a wonderful visit, and Headout made it incredibly easy. The online booking process was smooth, and skipping the main ticket lines at the entrance saved us so much time. It allowed us to truly focus on enjoying the landmark and making memories instead of waiting around."

Benjamin J

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The kids and I had a great time panning for gold and touring the underground mine. Loved the wagon wheel factory, the belt systems were amazing to see, a reminder of how much things have changed. Highly recommend.

Denis O

Group

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Sovereign Hill is a great day out for the whole family. There is lots to see and do such as panning for gold, watching a wheel being made, going down into a mine, watching lollies being made, seeing the authentic buildings, characters and displays from the 1850s, and so much more. We went on a weekday in September and apart from a few school groups it was fairly quiet which made it easy to make your way around the town and get to all of the events. There are a few different food options available and some unique items and souvenirs you can buy. It's a full day so make sure you are there early to ensure you can go to all of the activities that are scheduled throughout the day.

Tony K

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

All staff were extremely friendly and informative. All were dressed and spoke with an English accent. Made us feel as if we were actually back in time.

Veerpal B

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Visited Sovereign Hill in Ballarat and absolutely loved it! It is truly a place where history comes alive. The old buildings, heritage streets, traditional shops, and vintage atmosphere make you feel like you have stepped back in time. As we say, “old is gold,” and Sovereign Hill is a perfect example of that. The attention to detail in preserving the old heritage is amazing and worth appreciating. It was a wonderful experience for the whole family, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Ballarat. Definitely worth visiting!

Veerpal B

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Visited Sovereign Hill in Ballarat and absolutely loved it. It is truly a place where history comes alive. The old buildings, heritage streets, traditional shops, and vintage atmosphere make you feel like you have stepped back in time. As we say, “old is gold,” and Sovereign Hill is a perfect example of that. The attention to detail in preserving the old heritage is amazing and worth appreciating. It was a wonderful experience for the whole family, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Ballarat. Definitely worth visiting!

Visit Ballarat’s two signature attractions in one day — step back into the gold rush era at Sovereign Hill and meet iconic Australian wildlife at Ballarat Wildlife Park.

Explore a recreated 1850s gold mining town at Sovereign Hill, complete with Red Hill Mine, gold panning, gold pouring demonstrations, traditional trades, and live entertainment.

Get up close to kangaroos, koalas, wombats, crocodiles, reptiles, and other native wildlife at Ballarat Wildlife Park, with interactive animal encounters and keeper presentations.

Sovereign Hill

Entry to Sovereign Hill Museum

Self-guided tour of Red Mine Hill

Panning for gold & gold pouring demonstration

Theatre performances & street shows

Bowling & live demonstrations

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Entry to Ballarat Wildlife Park

Daily animal shows & presentations

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Benjamin J
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The kids and I had a great time panning for gold and touring the underground mine. Loved the wagon wheel factory, the belt systems were amazing to see, a reminder of how much things have changed. Highly recommend.
Annu P
Group
Verified booking
Last week
We had a wonderful visit, and Headout made it incredibly easy. The online booking process was smooth, and skipping the main ticket lines at the entrance saved us so much time. It allowed us to truly focus on enjoying the landmark and making memories instead of waiting around."
Liangzi H
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was such a wonderful experience. My family had a great time experiencing the 19th century village. The staff was all very friendly .
Evie M
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great experience for the whole family!
Jean C
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
So easy to download the app and then use it and access the tickets.

Sovereign Hill

Living gold rush museum: Step into a recreated 1850s gold mining town with historic streets, heritage buildings, costumed characters, and interactive experiences.

Red Hill Mine & gold discoveries: Venture underground on a self-guided visit to Red Hill Mine and uncover the story behind Ballarat’s famous gold rush.

Gold panning & live demonstrations: Try your luck panning for gold and watch molten gold being poured in live demonstrations throughout the day.

Theatre, trades & street entertainment: Enjoy live performances and see traditional trades such as blacksmithing, candle-making, and wheelwrighting brought to life.

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Native Australian wildlife: Meet kangaroos, koalas, wombats, dingoes, emus, and a variety of native birds in spacious habitats.

Hand-feed kangaroos: Get up close to free-roaming kangaroos and enjoy one of the park’s most popular interactive experiences.

Reptiles & predators: See crocodiles, snakes, giant tortoises, and other fascinating reptiles from Australia and around the world.

Keeper talks & animal encounters: Learn about conservation and wildlife care through daily presentations and opportunities to see animals up close.

Family-friendly experience: Enjoy easy walking paths, interactive exhibits, and wildlife encounters suitable for visitors of all ages.

What to bring

Sovereign Hill

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Sovereign Hill

Carry-on items are allowed if they fit on your seat without taking extra space. For safety, luggage cannot block aisles, wheelchair spaces, or exits.

Alcohol, weapons, drugs, drones, pets, smoking and furniture are not allowed onboard the ferry.

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along on this experience.

Accessibility

Sovereign Hill

The experience is wheelchair accessible. The accessible gold panning area features an elevated water channel and an easy-to-navigate pathway. Some areas have wide bluestone gutters between boardwalks and gravel roads. Ramps are marked on the free visitor map available at entry.

Guide dogs are welcome at the venue. Accredited assistance dogs wearing identifiable jackets must be harnessed or leashed and under the owner’s control at all times on Sovereign Hill’s premises. Owners may be asked to show a valid photo ID confirming them as the handler.

Ballarat Wildlife Park

This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

Sovereign Hill

Facilities: Parking.

Children aged 15 and under must be supervised by an accompanying adult.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.