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Explore the rich history of Ballarat as you visit the interactive Sovereign Hill Gold Rush museum and meet native Aussie wildlife at Ballarat Wildlife Park.
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Step back in time at the 19th-century gold rush era at Sovereign Hill, a living museum showcasing Ballarat's rich history during the world's largest alluvial gold rush.
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Take a chance at gold panning, enjoy a coach ride, explore an underground mine, and watch town residents like blacksmiths and candlemakers ply their trades.
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Experience wildlife up close at the family-run Ballarat Wildlife Park and get a chance to meet native Aussie animals like kangaroos, koalas, wombats, crocodiles, and more.
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Visit the Tiger Sanctuary and witness the majestic Sumatran tigers Maneki and Satu in all their glory.
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Fun Fact: At Sovereign Hill, you can watch a $160,000 gold pour; any real gold you find at the Red Hill Gully Diggings is yours to keep!
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Sovereign Hill
- Entry to Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Wildlife Park
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Entry to Ballarat Wildlife Park
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Daily animal shows and presentations
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Save on your trip to Ballarat with this combo ticket, combining entry to the historic Sovereign Hill and the exciting Ballarat Wildlife Park.
Sovereign Hill
Step back in time with your entry ticket to Sovereign Hill, a living museum offering a peek into Ballarat's gold rush history. Explore the 15-hectare site to witness the day-to-day activities of a 19th-century gold mining township. The outdoor museum hosts over 18 activities daily, including gold panning, musket firing, and witnessing the creation of lollies, wheels, and candles. Feel the thrill of discovering real gold and keeping it as a keepsake. Marvel at the collection of gold nuggets, artifacts, coins, and exhibitions displaying a city built on gold.
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Get closer to Australia's diverse wildlife with the Ballarat Wildlife Park tickets. This family-run park houses native Aussie and exotic animals, including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and crocodiles. Enjoy live shows that educate about different snakes, wombats, and birds of prey. Don't miss the Little Penguin exhibit, the world's smallest penguin species, and the only one found on the Australian mainland. The park is also a home to six new meerkats and five new koala joeys, making your visit more exciting. Your ticket includes access to daily animal shows and presentations, adding an educational aspect to your fun day out.
Sovereign Hill
Accessibility
- Facilities: Wheelchair, pram.stroller accessibility
Additional information
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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.
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The wheelchair rental is free but subject to availability, stroller rental is $10.
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Occupants of wheelchairs must be accompanied by a capable carer or companion.
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Wheelchair and other accessibility requirements must be notified at the time of booking.
What's not allowed
- Due to operational requirements, restrictions on motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs apply.
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Additional information
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Please note that animal presentations are subject to change without any prior notice.
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On weekends and holidays, all the weekday presentations are available, with the addition of the Crocodilian presentation at 3pm.
Animal presentation timings
On weekdays
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12pm - Meerkat presentation
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12:30pm - Penguin presentation
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1:30pm - Dingo talk/walk
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2pm - Reptile presentation
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2:30pm - Tiger presentation
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3:30pm -Tasmanian Devil presentation
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone at each redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket Redemption Points
Ballarat Wildlife Park
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Redeem your ticket at Ballarat Wildlife Park.
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Address: 250 Fussell St, Ballarat East VIC 3350 (No entry on, Richards St), Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Sovereign Hill Museum
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Redeem your ticket at Sovereign Hill Museum.
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Address: Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350, Australia.
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