This 1850s gold mining township is Ballarat’s main attraction. It is an excellent living history exhibit featuring staff in period costume, and is the best attraction of its kind in Australia. The Sovereign Hill complex incorporates an excellent Gold Museum, which covers Ballarat’s history with an emphasis on the impact of the gold rush.
Our address
- Address:
- Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
- Telephone (03) 5337 1199
- Website www.sovereignhill.com.au
- Admission $49.50–78.50
- Open 10am–5pm daily
Carla,
24 Feb 2023
Lovely experience to learn about the gold mining days. School camp kids dress in period costumes and have lessons in the various classrooms onsite.
Pukka,
07 May 2019
Liked 0 times.
Tiffany,
26 Oct 2018
Really authentic and entertaining open air museum. Interactive at every turn. The Red Hill Mine was my fave attraction
pin,
06 Dec 2017
Love d experience! So fun n authentic. Interact w adults n children dressed in costumes. Take d mine tour. Try panning for gold. Recommend
Song,
09 May 2017
I paid A$55 for this so you don't have to. Not worth visiting.
Clinton,
18 Oct 2015
Only thing that is missing from the place is how the Aboriginal culture intertwines with the history of the day...
Alan,
14 Jul 2015
Good on a summwr or springday
Umaya,
27 Dec 2014
Liked 0 times.
Pearson - Always Learning,
10 Apr 2014
Liked 0 times.
Janith,
29 Dec 2013
Cost money to everything... Entry fee does not include any tours, rides...
Sebne,
22 Oct 2013
NL, dutch: wat een fantastisch dorp alles perfect doorgevoerd van de oudheid . We hebben er enorm van genoten.
Louise,
01 Jun 2013
Get your photo taken in costume.
Louise,
24 May 2013
Buy a day pass and get the next day free. Great value if you are in Ballarat for a few days.
Scott,
03 Mar 2013
You have to pay for everything now, tours, rides and $5 for water
meetoo.com.au,
29 Jan 2012
You could easily spend two days exploring - the year membership might be the way to go. For more tips read our review
Andrea,
20 Apr 2011
Check out the Blood on the Southern Cross show.
Penny,
16 Jan 2011
Love the rasberry flavored horse head lollipops..yum!
bushrangers,
17 Oct 2010
After you've panned for real gold don't forget to visit the boiled lolly shop for red raspberry drops - a Shane Harwood favourite!
Susan,
13 Oct 2010
You don't have to pay an entrance fee just to go shopping at Sovereign Hill - Just ask for a pass & shop to your hearts content. Try the Butter Balls at the old Lolly Shop or the Yummy Pies from the
Susan,
16 Sep 2010
Always make a booking when you wish to take photos with those costumes. They're always fully booked when you get there.
