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Sovereign Hill acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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We are open every day during the Victorian Easter school holidays, 3–19 April.Regular Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm | Mondays: Pre-booked school groups only.Gold Rush Centre &amp; Rare Trades Centre: Open for pre-booked workshops &amp; tours only.

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From a place you know comes a story you don’t — AURA immerses you in the story of gold in a 90 minute high impact, graphic presentation which explores the creation, discovery and impact of the precious metal then and now. You will never see gold the same way after AURA.Under cover of darkness travel across our sprawling site, AURA transforms Sovereign Hill into a moving theatre with hundreds of hi-tech projections telling our story. The Wadawurrung creation story unfolds and soars into the skies over our lake. The gritty story of gold along with rebellion, gunfights, triumphs, and tragedies will draw you into the drama of history.

AURA is unique, places are limited, and tickets must be pre-booked. Performances run throughout the week, and nightly during Victorian school holidays.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that AURA contains video, voices and names of deceased persons. The family of Uncle Jack Charles has given permission to continue to use his name and images.Please note: During school terms, we host school groups for our Aura shows on weeknights as part of their camp programs.

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Show times are based on night fall and vary through out the year. Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes early.

Tickets can be booked online <a href="https://shtickets.sovereignhill.com.au/sov_b2c/ticketselection.html?eventCode=AURA" target="_blank">here</a>. This is a seated capacity show.

The AURA Sound and Light show runs in all weather conditions. As some parts of the show are conducted in an open-air theatre, we recommend casual, warm clothing and good walking shoes. Occasionally the show needs to be cancelled due to extreme weather- we will always refund your ticket or reschedule your booking should this happen.

AURA is in several sections, beginning in our theatre. We have special touring buses that will move you to various locations. AURA ends in our open air theatre.

AURA is accessible for all mobilities. We have ramp access to all our theatres, and lower steps and a wheelchair lift on our vehicles.

Due to the set-up of our vehicles, unfortunately prams cannot be brought onto the show.

AURA follows gold from its creation through to its discovery right up until the current day. The Eureka story is told as part of this but in a completely new way and within the context of a much larger story incorporating the history of the local Aboriginal people.

AURA is currently available in English.

Dinner will not be available until further notice.

Flash photography is strictly forbidden during the show.

Parental discretion is required as the show employs loud sound effects and dramatic pyrotechnics. Strollers/prams are not permitted.

There are multiple aspects of our show that can present a sensory or other challenge for some of our visitors. A Social Story is available <a href="https://cdn.sovereignhill.com.au/Social-scripts/AURA-SOCIAL-SCRIPT.pdf">here</a>; and it is recommended that visitors bring their own ear defenders if owned (we have a limited number of ear defenders we can loan for the evening).<ul><li>Our Space &amp; Time Theatre (first 10 minutes of our experience) utilises 3D technology, with flickering and flashing affects, that may present a visual sensory challenge to some, or potentially be a trigger for some seizures. The sound is also quite loud in this segment, as some parts of the story depict explosions of rocks and volcanoes.</li><li>There is an audio soundscape and commentary while on board our vehicles – these transport you between our first and second theatre; and from our third theatre back to the Hotel or Entrance building. Our vehicles are electric, so no loud vehicle/motor sounds.</li><li>Our Golden Point Theatre has a few sensory challenges:<ul><li>Gunshot sounds utilising gas guns (similar to those used on farms to scare birds);</li><li>Fire – made using gas to simulate campfires, and a Hotel burning to the ground;</li><li>Chinese ‘crackers’, created using a specialised system.</li></ul></li></ul>Our Aura crew are able to assist with any sensory needs throughout the evening – please reach out to them at any time if you have any questions or need anything throughout the show.

All existing offers have been suspended until further notice.

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From a place you know comes a story you don’t — AURA explores the creation, discovery and impact of gold, the precious metal then and now.

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Evening sessions across the week. See ticket page for dates.

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AURA

AURA is an immersive 90-minute theatre experience using amazing projection technology, that follows gold from its creation through to its 
colonial discovery, right up until the current day. 

 Visitors will be taken through three different theatres to explore the science of gold, the local Wadawurrung link to gold, and the impact of the gold 
rush on our town and the present day. This includes the stories of Bunjil and the Eureka Rebellion, among others. 
 
 Transporters are used to move betweent the theatres, partly outdoors as well as indoors. Short distances of walking are required. 
 
 Arrive at least 15 minutes before your show time to check in and be seated in the first theatre. 
 
 Please note that Aura is a completely separate experience to the Winter Wonderlights school holiday special program.

AURA sound & light spectacular

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