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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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Gold Panning

Tuesday to Sunday: 10am – 5pm Monday: Open for pre-booked school groups only (no general admission)Open every day during the Victorian school holidays 20 September - 5 OctoberGold Rush Centre &amp; Rare Trades Centre: Open for pre-booked workshops &amp; tours only

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<h3>Every visit to Sovereign Hill is a story waiting to be told. </h3>This spring, there are more adventures to uncover - whether you’re chasing gold at the diggings, strolling the bustling main street, meeting animals big and small, or being swept away by live theatre. Wherever you wander, you’ll find stories worth sharing and memories that last a lifetime.All included in your ticket: 20+ experiences, free parking, daily indoor and outdoor activities, and kids under five enter free!

From gold panning and live theatre, to bowling and more, your Sovereign Hill ticket unlocks over 20 activities and experiences.

Meet the feathered and furry residents of Sovereign Hill on a guided animal tour. Discover how animals helped shape life on the Ballarat goldfields.  Location: Alex Kelly Stables (map no. 65)Duration: 25 minutes

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Meet one of the hardest workers on the goldfields and find out why it takes ten strong men to do the work of just one horse.Location: Behind the Dilges Blacksmiths (map no. 9)

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Add a splash of colour to your day with fun, spring-inspired arts and crafts. Make, create, and take home a piece of Sovereign Hill.Location: Tinsmiths (map no. 33)Time: 11am-4pm

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Everyone’s favourite Sovereign Hill magician returns this spring joined by their trusted sidekick, the mischievous Goblin Sprightly.Location: Victoria Theatre (map no. 26)Times: 11.15am and 2.15pm

Wizard Jacobs

In the 1850s, slates and chalk were the tablets of the day. This is the ultimate old school where education was basic but vital for the children of the goldfields.Location: Red Hill National School (map no. 43)Time: 2pm

Back to School

See talented Sovereign Hill performers take to the stage and showcase their skills inside the beautiful Victoria Theatre.Location: Victoria Theatre (map no. 26)Time: 12pm

Blackbeard the Pirate

Worried about your health coming into the spring months? The doctors and nurses of the 1850s are here to advise you on the latest in modern medicine. Will they prescribe leeches, cow pats, or other curious cures?Location: Apothecaries Hall (map no. 21)Time: 2pm

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Spring’s the season for adventure at Sovereign Hill — pan for gold, meet the animals, wander the streets, and share moments that turn into family stories.

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Spring School Holidays 2025

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