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Jars of traditional handmade raspberry drops displayed on a wooden counter inside Sovereign Hill’s confectionery store.

You're going to need a bigger bag

Forget the shopping centre. Explore shops recreated from real Ballarat gold rush businesses, where every doorway tells a story, every purchase comes with a little piece of history, and resisting the sweet shop is easier said than done.

Apothecaries Hall

A curious mix of quirky remedies, beautiful bath products, teas, books and gifts. Thankfully, the medical leeches are long gone. Take a peek at the back of the doctor's surgery. You'll never complain about a flu shot again.

Location: Main Street, map no. 33

Decorative fragrance diffusers displayed on a polished wooden counter inside Sovereign Hill’s historic apothecary shop.

Ballarat Times Printers

Hear the presses come to life, then leave with your very own WANTED poster — just like the outlaw you are.

Loction: Main Street, map no. 26

Replica 1854 Ballarat Times newspaper displayed beside a framed historical edition and printing equipment at Sovereign Hill.

Blacksmith

See sparks fly as our blacksmith shapes red-hot steel by hand, then shop a range of handcrafted horseshoes, garden tools and household favourites.

Location: Main Street, map no. 22

Blacksmith heating a metal rod in a blazing forge inside the traditional workshop at Sovereign Hill.

Clarke Bros Grocers

Step inside a traditional grocer stocked with sweets, spices, pantry staples, and old-fashioned home goods worthy of any kitchen.

Location: Main Street, map no. 28

Grocers

Criterion Store

Browse clothing, textiles, homewares and all things delightfully fancy in one of the township's most stylish stores.

Location: Main Street, map no. 38

Colourful felt hats displayed on wooden stands and shelves inside Sovereign Hill’s historic ready-made clothing store.

Gold Pour

If gold fever strikes and you don't feel like panning, this is the place. Discover gold jewellery, nuggets, coins, and keepsakes inspired by Ballarat's gold rush past.

Location: Steam & Mining Precinct, map no. 63

Close-up of a hand holding a freshly poured, irregular gold specimen during a gold demonstration at Sovereign Hill.

Hewett's Soap & Candle Works

Take home beautifully handcrafted candles, made on site in a rainbow of colours and scents. While you're here, try dipping your own candle. 

Location: Main Street, map no. 44

Someone making artistic layered candles with colorful wax cubes at Sovereign Hill

Post Office

Send a postcard the old-fashioned way from our working Post Office. It's one of the few places where snail mail is still the fastest way to say "Wish you were here".

Location: Main Street, map no. 29

Woman and child visiting the historic Post Office counter at Sovereign Hill, with a timber accessibility ramp in front.

Rees & Benjamin Jeweller

Discover jewellery, elegant clocks and timeless keepsakes that prove some things never go out of style.

Location: Main Street, map no. 30

Ornate gold and silver pocket watches displayed at Rees Benjamin Jewellers in Sovereign Hill.

Spencer Sweet Shop

Over 20 flavours of our iconic handmade boiled lollies, crafted on by Sovereign Hill's confectioners. The hardest part is choosing. Come for the Raspberry Drops, leave with a new favourite.  

Location: Main Street, map no. 27

Costumed shopkeeper serving a jar of raspberry drops to a customer inside C. Spencer’s traditional confectionery at Sovereign Hill.

Waterloo Store

Your one-stop shop for kitchen essentials, household goods, and practical treasures inspired by the gold rush.

Location: The Diggings, map no. 14

Cream enamel mug featuring the Waterloo Store and Sovereign Hill logo, displayed among matching merchandise.

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