Young boy holding an icy pole with dad and grandmother standing behind him on Main Street
Woman and man with a costumed guide in a mine
Father and son panning for gold with costumed guide standing behind them
Family panning for gold with costumed guide. Rebellion Pass sign in forground
Family making keyring with a costumed leathermaker guiding them

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Sovereign Hill Summer School Holidays

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Sovereign Hill

Bradshaw Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350

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  • Until 27 Jan

10am–5pm

$31 - $137

Children under 5 enter free

Adult $49.50
Concession* $41
Child (5-15 years) – $31
Family of 4 (2 Adults and 2 Children) $137
Family of 3 (1 Adult and 2 Children) $97
Additional Child (Family only) $27

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From misty escapes to underground adventures, icy treats, and evening shows, enjoy a surprisingly cool lineup of activities to keep you chilled and thrilled at Sovereign Hill this summer.

Wander through the diggings and enjoy the refreshing mist while panning for gold.

Escape the sun and head twenty metres below Sovereign Hill on a guided mine tour. Explore a labyrinth of mine shafts recreating the drama of the gold-mining era.

When day cools into night, experience the epic story of gold and rebellion under the stars with the AURA sound and light spectacular as Sovereign Hill transform into a moving theatre of outdoor projections.

For those after a gold-plaited VIP treatment this summer, the Rebellion Pass is your golden ticket to a private gold-panning spot with an expert guide and an exclusive gold pour demonstration where molten gold is transformed into a $400,000 bar.

Kick back in air-conditioned comfort inside the Victoria Theatre with the Wizard Jacobs Magic Show.

SPECIAL OFFER

Rebellion Pass

$50 per person

For those after a gold-plaited VIP treatment this summer, the Rebellion Pass is your golden ticket to a private gold-panning spot with an expert guide and an exclusive gold pour demonstration where molten gold is transformed into a $400,000 bar.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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