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Sovereign Hill

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Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. Gold was discovered here in 1851, triggering the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever known.
Family panning for gold with costumed digger
Family bowling at Sovereign Hill
Two women walking through Sovereign Hill gardens with costumed guide
Woman pouring candle at Sovereign Hill
Family in red horse-drawn coach
Three costumed performers playing in band in Main Street Sovereign Hill
Children dipping candles with father
Sovereign Hill confectioner breaking Raspberry Drops
Mine guide walking underground in mine shaft
But this isn't the history lesson you got at school. Sovereign Hill puts you at the heart of the action.

Explore underground on a mine tour, cosplay as a gold rush character inside their 1850s photography studio, pan for gold on the diggings, hop onto a coach ride, see live rare trades demonstrations, try the iconic Raspberry Drops handcrafted only at Sovereign Hill, browse the shops, and meet some colourful costumed characters.
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Website

www.sovereignhill.com.au

Address

Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350

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