Melbourne: Sovereign Hill 'A Touch of Gold' Ballarat Tour

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Highlights

Watch the dramatic Gold Pour and the thrilling Redcoat Parade with muskets
Try your hand at panning for gold and see if you can strike it rich
Step back in time to the 1850s and experience the thrill of the gold rush
Descend underground on a guided mine tour and learn about the harsh realities
Enjoy a meet and greet by characters in authentic period costumes

About this experience

Experience the thrill of Victoria’s gold rush era with a captivating tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. Step back in time to the 1850s and try your hand at panning for gold.

What to expect

Experience the thrill of Victoria’s gold rush era with this captivating tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a time-travel adventure that transports you to the 1850s. Start with a warm meet & greet by characters in authentic period costumes, setting the stage for a day of adventure.

Witness the dramatic Gold Pour, watch the thrilling Redcoat Parade with live musket firing, and try your hand at panning for gold. To complete your journey, descend underground on a guided mine tour and uncover the harsh realities miners faced during the gold rush.

Whether you strike gold or not, this immersive experience will leave you with memories of a bygone era. Join us and feel the excitement of the 1850s come to life!

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Water

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