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Visit Ballarat and discover the history of the Victorian Goldfields at Sovereign Hill, a living monument to the gold rush built on a former gold mining site, and now an award-winning outdoor open-air museum in Ballarat that recreates life on the Australian gold fields in the 1850’s.
Experience the amazing story of Eureka Stockade and try your hand at panning for gold. Witness a range of historical demonstrations including blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, gold pouring, candle making and many more. Venture underground on a fully-guided gold mine tour or catch a horse-drawn coach and tour the township and visit working shops – there is so much to do and see!
Enjoy lunch at the New York Bakery and be entertained by costumed characters depicting 1850’s life on the gold fields who make the rich history come to life.
Make an afternoon visit to the renowned Ballarat Wildlife Park and spend time with Australian native animals including Koalas, Kangaroos, Wombats and Emus.
Melbourne CBD and Inner Suburbs
8.00am
This is a private tour and inclusive of luxury vehicle and professional local guide, and includes complimentary water, pick up and return to any requested Melbourne CBD address.
We’ll meet at your accommodation at 8am to begin your trip. You will be welcomed on board our luxury vehicle and given a run down on your exciting day ahead.
Make sure to bring appropriate clothing to suit the weather of the day.
Australia’s largest outdoor museum Sovereign Hill. Visit the Gold museum and take a guided mine tours.
See an authentic “Gold Pour” and take time to pan for gold within the town creek.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the “New York Bakery” with a 2 course lunch.
Our afternoon drive takes us from Sovereign Hill to the nearby Ballarat Wild Life Zoo.
Enjoy your time wondering through the open air enclosures, where you can pet and feed the kangaroos, wallabies and emus.
Get a photo with a Koala and enjoy a pat of its soft fur. Meet the famous Wombat, and see some of the largest in captivity crocodiles in Australia.
All sorts of birds and other Australian native fauna can be found at the park. It is one of only a few zoos in Victoria, where you can pat the animals.
Sit back and relax after your busy day, and enjoy your ride home.Relax from your big day in the comfort of your luxury captain’s chair, on the return trip to Melbourne. A great time to review your amazing photos of the day, or recline for a well needed nap. We will make a comfort stop on the way home and a chance to grab a beverage.
