Winter Wonderlights 2025

Step into the glow, 4–27 July! Sovereign Hill transforms into a glittering winter wonderland with faux snow, lights & winter treats.

Winter Wonderlights Locals Pass Heritage Harvest Weekend VIP Rebellion Pass Tickets

Open Hours

Regular Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm | Mondays: Pre-booked school groups only.

Gold Rush Centre & Rare Trades Centre: Open for pre-booked workshops & tours only.

Outdoor art installation featuring three colorful glass lanterns hanging from white, branch-like structures and a square painting depicting a village or landscape on a clear stand, surrounded by greenery.

Wadawurrung Cultural Precinct

Explore the rich history and culture of the Wadawurrung people, the Traditional Owners of the Ballarat region. The Wadawurrung Cultural Precinct is an opportunity to connect with Wadawurrung traditions and stories that have shaped Ballarat through generations

Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades

The Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades is a place to learn and preserve Australia’s rare trades through a series of workshops and masterclasses.

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

We care for objects of significance related to Australia's gold rush story and its legacy. Our vast collection of more than 150,000 objects is brought to life through research, programs and provocation. All year round we have something for you to engage with, explore, touch and understand more deeply.

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Make the most of your Sovereign Hill visit by staying at our on-site hotel. With the gold rush just metres from your modern hotel room, the Sovereign Hill Hotel is the perfect base to explore the outdoor museum, Ballarat and beyond.