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Sovereign Hill Tickets

Name: Sovereign Hill Tickets
Start: 2026-10-17T10:00:00
End: 2026-10-17T17:00:00
Location: Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(49)

Benjamin J

Family

Verified booking

5 days 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

2 weeks ago

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!

Brendan H

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Myself and my friend have not been to sovereign Hill since we were in grade 2 and grade 3 at primary School. We are now in our 50s and the memories that were regained from our younger years this week at Sevenhill were very special. The ticketing system work extremely well and being able to walk straight into the attraction at the start of our day was less stressful and maybe for a wonderful experience throughout.

Explore Sovereign Hill with entry to the museum, self-guided exploration, and live demonstrations throughout the day.

Stroll through the recreated 1850s streets, enjoy theatre performances and watch traditional trades like blacksmithing and candle-making in action.

Descend into the historic Red Hill Mine to uncover the story of the record-breaking gold nugget that sparked Ballarat’s gold rush.

Pan for gold and watch expert gold pouring demonstrations, perfect for history buffs and families alike.

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Denis O
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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.
Benjamin J
Family
Verified booking
5 days 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.
Liangzi H
Family
Verified booking
Last week
It was such a wonderful experience. My family had a great time experiencing the 19th century village. The staff was all very friendly .
Jean C
Family
Verified booking
Last week
So easy to download the app and then use it and access the tickets.
Evie M
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Great experience for the whole family!

Step back in time at Sovereign Hill and spend a full day exploring the gold rush era at your own pace, enjoying historic mines, gold panning, and live shows.

Getting started

Your ticket includes entry to the Sovereign Hill Museum. Arrive early to start your adventure. Explore the recreated 1850s gold mining town, underground mines, try your hand at gold panning, and enjoy interactive theatre and street performances.

What to expect

Historic streets & museum: Wander through the recreated 1850s town with its historic buildings, shops, and exhibits to get a real sense of life during the gold rush.

Red Hill Mine tour: Descend into the underground mine and learn the story of the record-breaking gold nugget that sparked the Ballarat gold rush.

Gold panning & pouring demonstrations: Try your hand at panning for gold in the diggings and watch skilled artisans pour molten gold in live demonstrations.

Theatre performances & street shows: Enjoy live performances and interactive shows with costumed characters bringing the gold rush era to life.

Traditional trades & bowling: Watch live demonstrations of 1850s trades such as blacksmithing, candle-making, and more. Try your hand at traditional bowling for fun.

What to bring

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

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.

Accessibility

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.

Additional information

Facilities: Parking.

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

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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.