The world focused on Ballarat as the cry 'Gold' echoed around the globe. People from all nations poured into Ballarat to seek a fortune, many found the real Australia and decided to make this great land their home. Today, you too can capture the excitement of these bawdy times as you visit the scene of revolt, rebellion and the emergence of democracy at Eureka and Sovereign Hill - Ballarat.
Travel the Western Highway - stagecoach route of the 1850s.
Bacchus Marsh - a landscape of orchards - once a resting place for the Cobb & Co
stagecoach.
Ballarat - enjoy a complete town tour of this gracious city with its exquisite
gardens and noble statues.
Eureka Stockade - site of the 1854 Miner’s Rebellion.
Visit Sovereign Hill - an authentic recreation of an 1850s gold mining town. See & experience...
Experience gold panning in Red Gully Creek.
Join the “Journey through the Labyrinth of Gold” guided tour on an inclined
tramway deep underground - a fantastic mine tour included in your ticket for FREE!
Witness original working conditions & demonstrations of early mining equipment.
Explore the many original shops...
Blacksmiths & traditional craftsmen.
Visit the Gold Museum.
Perhaps try some homemade boiled lollies!
The Chinese Village - highlighting Chinese involvement in the goldfields.
Why not ride a stagecoach!
Take in the atmosphere of Main Street.
Watch the Giant Crushing Battery.
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with a beverage at the New York Bakery (Tour 380L).
Inclusion
Entrance fees to Sovereign Hill & Gold Museum; Red Hill Mine tour; and free
WiFi on coach.
Exclusion
Gratuity, hotel pick-up/drop-off, Food and beverage.
Hours of operation
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; Tour departs at 8:20am.
Duration
Approximately 9 hours.
Location
Tour departs from our office at Federation Square, corner of Flinders and Russell Streets.
Location
Tour departs from our office at Federation Square, corner of Flinders and Russell Streets.
Participant restrictions
Any child under the minimum child age will travel free of charge and they will have to sit on their parents lap, if you prefer that the child has their own seat then you will have to pay the child fare.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
Highlights / General details
The world focused on Ballarat as the cry 'Gold' echoed around the globe. People from all nations poured into Ballarat to seek a fortune, many found the real Australia and decided to make this great land their home. Today, you too can capture the excitement of these bawdy times as you visit the scene of revolt, rebellion and the emergence of democracy at Eureka and Sovereign Hill - Ballarat. Travel the Western Highway - stagecoach route of the 1850s. Bacchus Marsh - a landscape of orchards - once a resting place for the Cobb & Co stagecoach. Ballarat - enjoy a complete town tour of this gracious city with its exquisite gardens and noble statues. Eureka Stockade - site of the 1854 Miner’s Rebellion. Visit Sovereign Hill - an authentic recreation of an 1850s gold mining town. See & experience... Experience gold panning in Red Gully Creek. Join the “Journey through the Labyrinth of Gold” guided tour on an inclined tramway deep underground - a fantastic mine tour included in your ticket for FREE! Witness original working conditions & demonstrations of early mining equipment. Explore the many original shops... Blacksmiths & traditional craftsmen. Visit the Gold Museum. Perhaps try some homemade boiled lollies! The Chinese Village - highlighting Chinese involvement in the goldfields. Why not ride a stagecoach! Take in the atmosphere of Main Street. Watch the Giant Crushing Battery. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with a beverage at the New York Bakery (Tour 380L).
Inclusion
Entrance fees to Sovereign Hill & Gold Museum; Red Hill Mine tour; and free WiFi on coach.
Exclusion
Gratuity, hotel pick-up/drop-off, Food and beverage.
Hours of operation
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; Tour departs at 8:20am.
Duration
Approximately 9 hours.
Location Tour departs from our office at Federation Square, corner of Flinders and Russell Streets.
Location
Tour departs from our office at Federation Square, corner of Flinders and Russell Streets.
Participant restrictions Any child under the minimum child age will travel free of charge and they will have to sit on their parents lap, if you prefer that the child has their own seat then you will have to pay the child fare.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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Contact & location
Federation Square East (corner Flinders & Russell Sts) Melbourne Victoria , Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1611300858687
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