Sovereign Hill Private Tours
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Step back in time to the 1850s, when the discovery of gold transformed Ballarat into one of the world's richest cities.
On a private tour of Sovereign Hill, you won't just observe history—you'll live it, with a level of immersion and detail that a regular visit can't match. Your exclusive goldfields experience includes panning for gold, exploring traditional crafts like blacksmithing or the captivating costumed street theatre. Dive into the earth on a guided mine tour to understand the harsh realities of gold mining, and witness the spectacular Gold Pour demonstration up close. Ride a horse-drawn coach and experience the Golden Age of Australia
Combine your visit with a luxury exploration of historic Ballarat, including the beautiful Lake Wendouree or the renowned Ballarat Wildlife Park, all with seamless, private transfers from Melbourne.
1 Day Sovereign Hill Private Day Tours
Departing from Melbourne
Sovereign Hill Private Day Tour
8 hours (approx)
1 to 24 people
Tired of rigid tour bus schedules? Upgrade your journey into Australian history with our award-winning, private day tour to Sovereign Hill.
This isn't just a museum visit—it's your chance to live the luxury of a gold-rush magnate. Enjoy VIP, door-to-door service from Melbourne, a tailored tour of historic Ballarat, and an unforgettable journey back to 1851.
The ultimate hook: Venture to the Red Hill Gully Diggings and pan for real gold—what you find, you keep!
8 hours (approx)
1 to 24 people
From $1099
Where is Sovereign Hill?
Sovereign Hill is located in the historic city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
This award-winning outdoor museum is a major highlight of the Goldfields region, offering an authentic and immersive look into the world's greatest gold rush boom of the 1850s.
Located in Ballarat, Victoria (Australia's third-largest city built on gold wealth), it is an easy and comfortable drive, approximately 90 minutes (110 km) west of the Melbourne CBD along the Western Highway (M8).
Sovereign Hill isn't just a place on a map; it's a living, breathing recreation of a bustling goldfields town. When you arrive, you step off Bradshaw Street in Ballarat and straight onto the unpaved streets of the 1850s, ready to pan for real gold!
Need an expert guide? Check out private tours by Melbourne Touring Company
What can you do at Sovereign Hill?
Sovereign Hill is an immersive journey into the 1850s gold rush, offering a full day of hands-on activities, captivating shows, and historical exploration. It's much more than just a museum—it's a living, breathing town where you can experience life as a digger, store owner, or town resident. Top Experiences You Can't Miss including panning for gold (and Keep It!), exploring the Underground Mines, see the spectacular Gold Pour, ride a coach through the village streets in an authentic 1850s stagecoach.
Meet the Costumed Characters and experience Period Trades like blacksmiths, wheelwrights, and artisans at work, and even try your hand at activities like candle-dipping. Immerse yourself in the evening show if stay after dark for the renowned 'AURA' sound and light show (separate booking required), which tells the dramatic story of the gold rush on an epic scale.
Need an expert guide? Check out private tours by Melbourne Touring Company
