Sovereign Hill

Museum Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

What to expect

Sovereign Hill is a popular attraction in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. It offers a range of immersive activities, including panning for gold, underground mine tours, and air-conditioned comfort of the Victoria Theatre. The place is family-friendly, with children under five admitted free. It also caters to people with disabilities, providing accessibility features such as wheelchair access, fixtures to aid balance, and assistance for people with learning, communication, understanding, and behaviour challenges. The attraction offers a range of ticket options, including adult, concession, and family tickets

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15 reasons to visit Sovereign Hill with kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day exploring Sovereign Hill, learning about the gold rush era and experiencing life in a recreated gold rush town

Highlights: The kids loved dressing up in Victorian costumes and panning for real gold at the Red Hill Gully Diggings ✨

Things To Do In Ballarat With Kids : Sovereign Hill

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent two days exploring the park, visiting various attractions and taking part in activities such as mine tours, stage coach rides, and candle making

Highlights: The kids loved the immersive experience and the opportunity to learn about the Australian Gold Rush, while the adults enjoyed the historical accuracy and attention to detail ✨

The Best Things to Do in Ballarat with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Sovereign Hill and panned for gold, explored period-accurate streets, interacted with costumed characters, and witnessed gold pours

Highlights: We enjoyed the immersive journey to Australia’s 1850s Gold Rush era, it was a captivating, educational, and fun experience showcasing history, culture, and the thrill of a bygone era ✨