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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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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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WWL 2026 HERO

Winter Wonderlights returns 26 June - 19 July

Winter Wonderlights 2026

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Experience a feast of local flavours and creativity, celebrating the best of our region’s food producers, makers, and artisans.

Heritage Harvest Weekend 2026

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A series of spoken word events is produced by thinkers and creatives.

383 – 389 Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

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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.

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

Purchase separate tickets using the link below.

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.

There are a range of immersive activities happening everyday at Sovereign Hill, most of which are included in your ticket to the Outdoor Museum.

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Outside of school holiday periods and public holidays we are open to the general public 6 days a week, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. We want to make your visit unforgettable. From the moment you arrive until the time you reluctantly leave, we’ve got you covered with all you need to make the most of your time.

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