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Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. Gold was discovered here in 1851, triggering the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever known.

But this isn’t the history lesson you got at school. Sovereign Hill puts you at the heart of the action.

Explore underground on a mine tour, cosplay as a gold rush character inside their 1850s photography studio, pan for gold on the diggings, hop onto a coach ride, see live rare trades demonstrations, try the iconic Raspberry Drops handcrafted only at Sovereign Hill, browse the shops, and meet some colourful costumed characters.

  • Hosted by:
Sovereign Hill
  • Location:

Ballarat,

Victorian Goldfields,

Victoria

  • Facilities:
  • ATEC India Host
  • ATEC Indonesia Host
  • ATEC Japan Host
  • ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Australian Museums and Galleries Association
  • Australian Tourism Export Council
  • Meetings and Events Australia
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Kiosk
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Free Wifi
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • History & Heritage
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
  • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
  • Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
  • Runs until
04/07/2026

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Sovereign Hill
Bradshaw Street
Ballarat, Victoria
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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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September 14th
06:45 pm

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4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

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06:45 pm
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September 16th
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17 Sep, 06:00 am

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Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 14th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am
September 16th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
17 Sep, 06:00 am