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What's on

There is always something new at Sovereign Hill. First time or returning, you will find more to see, do and discover.

Stay at Sovereign Hill

Come to play, why don’t you stay? To get the most out of your Sovereign Hill experience, why not stay at our on-site hotel.

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Opening Hours

Tuesday to Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Monday: Open for pre-booked school groups only (no general admission)

Melbourne Cup Day: Open Monday and Tuesday 3-4 November 10am – 5pm

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

Step Into Australia’s Favourite Gold Rush Experience

Discover a full day of live characters, mine adventures, gold panning, craft workshops and historic streets brought to life. Sovereign Hill offers more than twenty included experiences, seasonal events and family friendly activities. Whether it is your first visit or your next, you will always find something new to explore.

Tickets & Passes

At Sovereign Hill, a man and boy capture a joyful selfie while gold panning along a sunlit creek, surrounded by other visitors engaged in the hands-on activity. Historic gold rush-era buildings line the background under a bright blue sky, highlighting the interactive, family-friendly charm of Sovereign Hill’s living history experience.

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VIP Rebellion Pass

Step off the beaten track on a VIP experience for those who dare to do things differently.

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$102.50

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General Admission

General Admission

Additional to ticketYour everyday tickets outside our special events.

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$52.50

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Locals Pass

Locals Pass

Additional to ticketUnlock unlimited visits all year long!

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$77.50

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Annual Pass

Additional to ticket12 months entry plus great discounts, all for less than the price of three visits.

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$125.00

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AURA

AURA

Additional to ticketFrom 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.

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$45.00

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At Sovereign Hill, a man and boy capture a joyful selfie while gold panning along a sunlit creek, surrounded by other visitors engaged in the hands-on activity. Historic gold rush-era buildings line the background under a bright blue sky, highlighting the interactive, family-friendly charm of Sovereign Hill’s living history experience.

VIP Rebellion Pass

Additional to ticketStep off the beaten track on a VIP experience for those who dare to do things differently.

Adult from

$102.50

Buy tickets Find out more

General Admission

General Admission

Additional to ticketYour everyday tickets outside our special events.

Adult from

$52.50

Buy tickets Find out more

Locals Pass

Locals Pass

Additional to ticketUnlock unlimited visits all year long!

Adult from

$77.50

Buy tickets Find out more

Boy and man playing

Annual Pass

Additional to ticket12 months entry plus great discounts, all for less than the price of three visits.

Adult from

$125.00

Buy tickets Find out more

AURA

AURA

Additional to ticketFrom 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.

Adult from

$45.00

Book now Find out more

At Sovereign Hill, a man and boy capture a joyful selfie while gold panning along a sunlit creek, surrounded by other visitors engaged in the hands-on activity. Historic gold rush-era buildings line the background under a bright blue sky, highlighting the interactive, family-friendly charm of Sovereign Hill’s living history experience.

VIP Rebellion Pass

Additional to ticketStep off the beaten track on a VIP experience for those who dare to do things differently.

Adult from

$102.50

Buy tickets Find out more

General Admission

General Admission

Additional to ticketYour everyday tickets outside our special events.

Adult from

$52.50

Buy tickets Find out more

At Sovereign Hill, a man and boy capture a joyful selfie while gold panning along a sunlit creek, surrounded by other visitors engaged in the hands-on activity. Historic gold rush-era buildings line the background under a bright blue sky, highlighting the interactive, family-friendly charm of Sovereign Hill’s living history experience.

Best all-round value

VIP Rebellion Pass

Step off the beaten track on a VIP experience for those who dare to do things differently.

Adult from

$102.50

Buy tickets Find out more

General Admission

General Admission

Additional to ticketYour everyday tickets outside our special events.

Adult from

$52.50

Buy tickets Find out more

Locals Pass

Locals Pass

Additional to ticketUnlock unlimited visits all year long!

Adult from

$77.50

Buy tickets Find out more

Boy and man playing

Annual Pass

Additional to ticket12 months entry plus great discounts, all for less than the price of three visits.

Adult from

$125.00

Buy tickets Find out more

AURA

AURA

Additional to ticketFrom 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.

Adult from

$45.00

Book now Find out more

At Sovereign Hill, a man and boy capture a joyful selfie while gold panning along a sunlit creek, surrounded by other visitors engaged in the hands-on activity. Historic gold rush-era buildings line the background under a bright blue sky, highlighting the interactive, family-friendly charm of Sovereign Hill’s living history experience.

VIP Rebellion Pass

Additional to ticketStep off the beaten track on a VIP experience for those who dare to do things differently.

Adult from

$102.50

Buy tickets Find out more

General Admission

General Admission

Additional to ticketYour everyday tickets outside our special events.

Adult from

$52.50

Buy tickets Find out more

Locals Pass

Locals Pass

Additional to ticketUnlock unlimited visits all year long!

Adult from

$77.50

Buy tickets Find out more

Boy and man playing

Annual Pass

Additional to ticket12 months entry plus great discounts, all for less than the price of three visits.

Adult from

$125.00

Buy tickets Find out more

AURA

AURA

Additional to ticketFrom 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.

Adult from

$45.00

Book now Find out more

At Sovereign Hill, a man and boy capture a joyful selfie while gold panning along a sunlit creek, surrounded by other visitors engaged in the hands-on activity. Historic gold rush-era buildings line the background under a bright blue sky, highlighting the interactive, family-friendly charm of Sovereign Hill’s living history experience.

VIP Rebellion Pass

Additional to ticketStep off the beaten track on a VIP experience for those who dare to do things differently.

Adult from

$102.50

Buy tickets Find out more

General Admission

General Admission

Additional to ticketYour everyday tickets outside our special events.

Adult from

$52.50

Buy tickets Find out more

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What’s on at Sovereign Hill

At Sovereign Hill we don’t stand still as our programs, events and special celebrations are constantly changing. If you’re a first-time visitor there’s more to do than you think and if you’ve been before, there’s always more to discover.

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So much more to discover at Sovereign Hill

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

Rare Trades Centre

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.

Mannequins displaying lady dresses

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.

Family panning for gold

Child Safe at Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill is committed to providing a safe and friendly environment for all children. This page is designed to help teachers who are planning an excursion or camp to Sovereign Hill. It will help you locate the documents you need. All resources can be downloaded from this page.

Warm heritage lounge room with fireplace, armchairs, and historic décor, from Australia’s most visited outdoor museum and heritage attraction.

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Come to play, why don’t you stay? To get the most of your Sovereign Hill experience, why not add to your unique experience by staying at our on-site hotel.

Visitor Map

View our interactive visitor map or itineraries to start planning your Sovereign Hill adventure.

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Stories from the Hill

Hands working on wet surface with tools. Close-up of traditional craftsmanship process of gold panning in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill strikes gold at Victorian Tourism Awards

28 Nov, 2025Excellence in Accessible Tourism awarded at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards.

Two women in authentic 19th-century dresses sit on a porch at Sovereign Hill, gently spinning wool with drop spindles, capturing the quiet craftsmanship and daily life of the gold rush era, brought to life through immersive historical experiences at Sovereign Hill.

Play, pan, repeat: Childhood on the goldfields

20 Oct, 2025From playtime to payday — childhood on the goldfields didn’t last long.

Visitors stroll down the authentic, dust-dusted Main Street at Sovereign Hill, passing historic storefronts including Clarke Brothers Wholesale & Family Grocers, Ballarat Times – C. Spencer, T. Murphy, California Tent Maker, and Rees & Benjamin Watch & Clock Makers. A mother and daughter walk hand-in-hand toward the shops, embodying the immersive, family-friendly experience of Sovereign Hill’s living gold rush town often referred to as Main Street min in promotional contexts for its miniature-scale authenticity and charm.

Main Road: The heart of the gold rush

11 Sept, 2025Where trade thrived, stories unfolded, and communities connected.

19th-century artwork of a goldfields digger resting by a canvas tent with tools and provisions, from Australia’s most visited outdoor museum and heritage attraction.

Surviving the Ballarat gold rush

25 June, 2025Striking gold was one thing - staying alive to spend it was the real challenge.

Hands working on wet surface with tools. Close-up of traditional craftsmanship process of gold panning in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill strikes gold at Victorian Tourism Awards

28 Nov, 2025Excellence in Accessible Tourism awarded at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards.

Two women in authentic 19th-century dresses sit on a porch at Sovereign Hill, gently spinning wool with drop spindles, capturing the quiet craftsmanship and daily life of the gold rush era, brought to life through immersive historical experiences at Sovereign Hill.

Play, pan, repeat: Childhood on the goldfields

20 Oct, 2025From playtime to payday — childhood on the goldfields didn’t last long.

Visitors stroll down the authentic, dust-dusted Main Street at Sovereign Hill, passing historic storefronts including Clarke Brothers Wholesale & Family Grocers, Ballarat Times – C. Spencer, T. Murphy, California Tent Maker, and Rees & Benjamin Watch & Clock Makers. A mother and daughter walk hand-in-hand toward the shops, embodying the immersive, family-friendly experience of Sovereign Hill’s living gold rush town often referred to as Main Street min in promotional contexts for its miniature-scale authenticity and charm.

Main Road: The heart of the gold rush

11 Sept, 2025Where trade thrived, stories unfolded, and communities connected.

19th-century artwork of a goldfields digger resting by a canvas tent with tools and provisions, from Australia’s most visited outdoor museum and heritage attraction.

Surviving the Ballarat gold rush

25 June, 2025Striking gold was one thing - staying alive to spend it was the real challenge.

Hands working on wet surface with tools. Close-up of traditional craftsmanship process of gold panning in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill strikes gold at Victorian Tourism Awards

28 Nov, 2025Excellence in Accessible Tourism awarded at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards.

Two women in authentic 19th-century dresses sit on a porch at Sovereign Hill, gently spinning wool with drop spindles, capturing the quiet craftsmanship and daily life of the gold rush era, brought to life through immersive historical experiences at Sovereign Hill.

Play, pan, repeat: Childhood on the goldfields

20 Oct, 2025From playtime to payday — childhood on the goldfields didn’t last long.

Visitors stroll down the authentic, dust-dusted Main Street at Sovereign Hill, passing historic storefronts including Clarke Brothers Wholesale & Family Grocers, Ballarat Times – C. Spencer, T. Murphy, California Tent Maker, and Rees & Benjamin Watch & Clock Makers. A mother and daughter walk hand-in-hand toward the shops, embodying the immersive, family-friendly experience of Sovereign Hill’s living gold rush town often referred to as Main Street min in promotional contexts for its miniature-scale authenticity and charm.

Main Road: The heart of the gold rush

11 Sept, 2025Where trade thrived, stories unfolded, and communities connected.

19th-century artwork of a goldfields digger resting by a canvas tent with tools and provisions, from Australia’s most visited outdoor museum and heritage attraction.

Surviving the Ballarat gold rush

25 June, 2025Striking gold was one thing - staying alive to spend it was the real challenge.

Hands working on wet surface with tools. Close-up of traditional craftsmanship process of gold panning in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill strikes gold at Victorian Tourism Awards

28 Nov, 2025Excellence in Accessible Tourism awarded at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards.

Two women in authentic 19th-century dresses sit on a porch at Sovereign Hill, gently spinning wool with drop spindles, capturing the quiet craftsmanship and daily life of the gold rush era, brought to life through immersive historical experiences at Sovereign Hill.

Play, pan, repeat: Childhood on the goldfields

20 Oct, 2025From playtime to payday — childhood on the goldfields didn’t last long.

Visitors stroll down the authentic, dust-dusted Main Street at Sovereign Hill, passing historic storefronts including Clarke Brothers Wholesale & Family Grocers, Ballarat Times – C. Spencer, T. Murphy, California Tent Maker, and Rees & Benjamin Watch & Clock Makers. A mother and daughter walk hand-in-hand toward the shops, embodying the immersive, family-friendly experience of Sovereign Hill’s living gold rush town often referred to as Main Street min in promotional contexts for its miniature-scale authenticity and charm.

Main Road: The heart of the gold rush

11 Sept, 2025Where trade thrived, stories unfolded, and communities connected.

19th-century artwork of a goldfields digger resting by a canvas tent with tools and provisions, from Australia’s most visited outdoor museum and heritage attraction.

Surviving the Ballarat gold rush

25 June, 2025Striking gold was one thing - staying alive to spend it was the real challenge.

Hands working on wet surface with tools. Close-up of traditional craftsmanship process of gold panning in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill strikes gold at Victorian Tourism Awards

28 Nov, 2025Excellence in Accessible Tourism awarded at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards.

Two women in authentic 19th-century dresses sit on a porch at Sovereign Hill, gently spinning wool with drop spindles, capturing the quiet craftsmanship and daily life of the gold rush era, brought to life through immersive historical experiences at Sovereign Hill.

Play, pan, repeat: Childhood on the goldfields

20 Oct, 2025From playtime to payday — childhood on the goldfields didn’t last long.

Visitors stroll down the authentic, dust-dusted Main Street at Sovereign Hill, passing historic storefronts including Clarke Brothers Wholesale & Family Grocers, Ballarat Times – C. Spencer, T. Murphy, California Tent Maker, and Rees & Benjamin Watch & Clock Makers. A mother and daughter walk hand-in-hand toward the shops, embodying the immersive, family-friendly experience of Sovereign Hill’s living gold rush town often referred to as Main Street min in promotional contexts for its miniature-scale authenticity and charm.

Main Road: The heart of the gold rush

11 Sept, 2025Where trade thrived, stories unfolded, and communities connected.

19th-century artwork of a goldfields digger resting by a canvas tent with tools and provisions, from Australia’s most visited outdoor museum and heritage attraction.

Surviving the Ballarat gold rush

25 June, 2025Striking gold was one thing - staying alive to spend it was the real challenge.

Hands working on wet surface with tools. Close-up of traditional craftsmanship process of gold panning in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill strikes gold at Victorian Tourism Awards

28 Nov, 2025Excellence in Accessible Tourism awarded at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards.

Two women in authentic 19th-century dresses sit on a porch at Sovereign Hill, gently spinning wool with drop spindles, capturing the quiet craftsmanship and daily life of the gold rush era, brought to life through immersive historical experiences at Sovereign Hill.

Play, pan, repeat: Childhood on the goldfields

20 Oct, 2025From playtime to payday — childhood on the goldfields didn’t last long.

Visitors stroll down the authentic, dust-dusted Main Street at Sovereign Hill, passing historic storefronts including Clarke Brothers Wholesale & Family Grocers, Ballarat Times – C. Spencer, T. Murphy, California Tent Maker, and Rees & Benjamin Watch & Clock Makers. A mother and daughter walk hand-in-hand toward the shops, embodying the immersive, family-friendly experience of Sovereign Hill’s living gold rush town often referred to as Main Street min in promotional contexts for its miniature-scale authenticity and charm.

Main Road: The heart of the gold rush

11 Sept, 2025Where trade thrived, stories unfolded, and communities connected.

19th-century artwork of a goldfields digger resting by a canvas tent with tools and provisions, from Australia’s most visited outdoor museum and heritage attraction.

Surviving the Ballarat gold rush

25 June, 2025Striking gold was one thing - staying alive to spend it was the real challenge.

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Step inside the Sovereign Hill Gold Rush Shop

Browsing through our gold rush era shops is a highlight for every visitor to our award winning Outdoor Museum. Right now, a selection of our famous products are available to buy online. Choose from our range of traditional giftware or treat yourself to some of our famous boiled lollies, hand-made to our original old fashioned recipe right here in Ballarat, Australia.

Help support Sovereign Hill

By supporting Sovereign Hill, you help preserve a place where history is lived, not just told. Every contribution helps us care for our heritage site and continue the important work we do in conservation, education and storytelling.