Tours & Activities
Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Private Day Tour
Step back in time and witness Australia’s history come alive at Sovereign Hill. From Main Street’s traditional goldfields costumes to the excitement of Red Hill Gully Diggings where you can pan for gold, experience working shops, hotels, schools, a theatre, crafts, a wheelwright, a candle maker, a confectioner, and steam-driven machinery.
Indulge in a two-course lunch and explore magnificent Victorian streetscapes that showcase the wealth generated during the gold rush. Visit the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Arch of Victory, and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens – one of Australia’s most significant cool climate gardens.
This luxurious tour is entirely customised to your interests, allowing you to experience this unique piece of history in style.
Embark on a journey through time and discover the rich history of Ballarat and Sovereign Hill. Victoria’s largest inland city, Ballarat is a sophisticated destination that blends contemporary arts with a fascinating heritage backdrop. Be transported to the 1850s and witness the gold rush that made Ballarat the world’s wealthiest town. Sovereign Hill offers an immersive experience of a bustling gold mining settlement, complete with traditional goldfields costumes, real gold panning, working shops, hotels, schools, and even steam-driven machinery.
After a sumptuous two-course lunch at the elegant Gallery, Craig’s Royal Hotel, or the charming New York Bakery in Sovereign Hill, wander through the magnificent Victorian and Edwardian architecture of Ballarat’s Lydiard Street. Marvel at the stunning Ballarat Train Station, Art Gallery of Ballarat featuring Australia’s most famous artists, Old Colonists’ Hall, Mining Exchange, Former Ballarat Post Office, the legal precinct, the Ballarat School of Mines, and the remnants of the former Ballarat gaol.
Discover one of Australia’s most significant cool climate gardens, the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, with its remarkable collection of mature trees, marble statues, and the Prime Ministers Avenue. Visit the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Arch of Victory, and the Eureka Stockade Memorial.
This tour is the perfect blend of sophistication, history, and adventure. It’s a journey through time that will leave you enchanted and intrigued by Victoria’s past. Join us on this exciting tour and discover the magic of Ballarat and Sovereign Hill.
- Australia’s largest outdoor museum Sovereign Hill
- Historic buildings
- Botanical gardens
- Guided mine tour and Gold Pour
- Pick-up and return to your hotel or private address
- Morning or Afternoon tea
- Australia’s largest outdoor museum Sovereign Hill
- Guided mine tour and Gold Pour
- Landmarks of City and Garden
- 2-course lunch at the Gallery, Craig’s Royal Hotel or the New York Bakery in Sovereign Hill
- Flexible and fully customised itinerary
- Luxury vehicle with free wifi & bottled water
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm jacket, sturdy footwear, gloves and headwear if cold day
