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Private Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cantonese

Overview

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the excitement of Ballarat’s gold rush days at Sovereign Hill on this 8-hour private tour. Follow your guide through the former gold mining site, which now is an award winning outdoor museum that recreates in fascinating detail the hustle and bustle of life in the 1850s. Have a stress free day as hotel pick up and lunch are included.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch 2-course lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
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Sovereign Hill

Experience the excitement of the Red Hill Gully Diggings where you can pan for REAL gold and see a spectacular $100,000 gold pour, venture underground on a fully-guided gold mine tour or catch a horse-drawn coach and tour the township.Guests can also visit working shops, hotels, schools, a theater, crafts, a wheelwright, a candle maker, a confectioner and steam-driven machinery.Enjoy lunch at the New York Bakery; which was recreated based on advice from Alfred Reid, the son of John Reid, the founder of the original bakery that stood in Ballarat over a century ago.Be entertained by characters dressed in traditional goldfields costumes that are more than happy to pose for a photo – a great memory of your journey back in time!Highlights: • Gold museum • Guided mine tour • Lunch at Sovereign Hill ‘New York Bakery’ • Enjoy an authentic ‘Gold Pour’ • Take the time to pan for gold • The historic gold mining city of Ballarat
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles.From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-38515P10

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch2-course lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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