• Relive the golden days of Ballarat with these tickets to Sovereign Hill.

• Meander through the streets and explore recreated buildings, hotels, and workshops.

• See blacksmiths, candle makers, confectioners, and coach-builders, and join them for some hands-on work.

• Discover priceless collections of gold nuggets, artifacts, coins, and exhibitions displaying a city built on gold.

• Fun Fact: You can watch a $160,000 gold pour, and pan for real gold that is yours to keep at the Red Hill Gully Diggings.

• Sovereign Hill entry ticket

• Hotel transfers

• Food & beverages

• Travel Insurance

• Souvenirs

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Important Information

• General Admission tickets are not valid during the annual Winter Wonderlights event.

• Please note that tickets to AURA are not included in the ticket.

• All roads and paths are gravel. There is some uneven ground.

• Main Street at Sovereign Hill is a gentle slope; however, other areas of the site are quite steep. All roads are accessible by wheelchair, but some visitors could find the gravel surfaces difficult to manage.

• Parts of Sovereign Hill have wide bluestone gutters between the timber boardwalks and gravel roads. Ramps for crossing the gutters are highlighted on the free Wheelchair & Stroller visitor map, which is available on entry.

• The wheelchair rental is free but subject to availability, stroller rental is $10.

• Due to operational requirements, restrictions on motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs apply.

• Occupants of wheelchairs must be accompanied by a capable carer or companion.

• Wheelchair and other accessibility requirements must be notified at the time of booking.

• Wheelchairs and other mobility equipment will not be operated by The Sovereign Hill Museums Association staff.

Operating Hours

• Tue to Sun - 10am to 5pm.

• Closed on Christmas Day.

Note - Operating hours may vary at Sovereign Hill's discretion without notice.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly after the purchase

• Please display the same along with a valid photo ID at the time of redemption

Ticket Redemption Point

• Redeem your voucher at the Sovereign Hill Museum.

• Address: Bradshaw St, Ballarat VIC 3350Australia.

Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point

Getting There

• By Car

Located approximately 116km west of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, takes about 1.5 hours; approximately 116km west of Melbourne Federation Square, takes about 1.5 hours.

• Free Onsite parking is available.

• Sovereign Hill is a comfortable 90-minute drive from Melbourne along the Western Highway. Once in Ballarat, just follow the brown and white tourist signs to Sovereign Hill.

• By Public Transport

Please check the Public Transport Victoria timetables (https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/) for more details to plan your trip.

• Bus: 22, Bradshaw St/Barkly St