Sovereign Hill Gold Mine Tour

Mine tour Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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What to expect

Sovereign Hill Gold Mine Tour is a living museum located in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. It offers an immersive experience of the 19th-century gold rush era. Visitors can explore the outdoor museum, which features various activities and exhibits. The tour includes guided underground mine tours, where visitors can learn about the daily life of Ballarat's miners and see original 19th-century workings and demonstrations of early mining equipment. The mine tours are available in three different options, including the Labyrinth of Gold, Secret Chamber, and Trapped. The place is family-friendly, with activities suitable for children, and offers accessibility options for visitors with mobility requirements. However, some tours may have restrictions, such as the Trapped tour, which includes realistic sound and water effects and is not recommended for young children

Plan your family visit to the Sovereign Hill Gold Mine Tour with these blog insights 👇

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15 reasons to visit Sovereign Hill with kids

15 reasons to visit Sovereign Hill with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a self-guided tour through the darkness and deep into the gold mines

Highlights: The kids loved learning about how gold mining worked and the history of the mines ✨