Sovereign Hill Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill Bus Tour
From AUD $255.00
  • Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Melbourne, VIC
  • Product code: SHBT
Take a drive with us to the historic regional Victorian town of Ballarat to visit the award-winning Sovereign Hill.  Step back in time to the 1850s and discover what life was like during Victoria's Gold Rush.  Sovereign Hill is an award-winning open air museum which has recreated a fascinating and realistic township and goldfields.  


  • Learn about the Eureka Stockade
  • Enjoy street theatre and live performances of daily 'goldrush' life.
  • Pan for gold!
  • Go underground on self-guided the Red Hill Mine Tour.
  • Witness the firing of the Trooper Muskets
  • Watch molten gold being poured
  • Candle making or blacksmith demonstrations
  • Learn about the Victorian-era special effects used in theatre productions

What's included?


  • CBD Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Guided tour commentary from our friendly and knowledgeable guide.
  • Entry ticket into Sovereign Hill.
  • Air-conditioned transport - 
  • Plus, our small, luxurious mini-bus means you won't spend all day waiting for a coachload of strangers!
Optional extras of things to do at Sovereign Hill (not included in the tour price):


  • A guided tour of the Quartz Mine
  • Take a ride in a Clydesdale-drawn carriage.
  • Take a sepia photograph in period costume.
  • Get your name stamped into a horseshoe.

Tours run on Thursdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm


* Please do not join the tour if you have any symptoms of Covid.  All government regulations applicable as at the date of the tour will be observed.

* Please make sure to wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing and footwear.  It is also a good idea to bring an umbrella and/or sunscreen.