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Father's Day gift guide

13 Aug, 2024
Father's Day gift guide

With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve pulled together the ultimate Sovereign Hill gift guide to celebrate all dads - from food lovers and DIY makers to adventurers and everyone in between.

The Foodie 

Spoil Dad with delicious treats from our all-new range of hampers, featuring the best local produce, iconic Sovereign Hill flavours, and a few new surprises.

Best of Ballarat 
Celebrate the local spirit with a selection of Ballarat-made treasures, including Backyard Beekeeping Honey, Sweet Sage Farm Relish, Tim Bone's Nanna Relish and our famous Raspberry Drops.

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The Chef

For the dad who loves to grill and cook, this hamper features our brand-new tomato relish, barbecue sauce, Sweet Sage Farm Herb Salts, and Clarke Bros apron to inspire his next culinary creation.

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A rustic still-life photograph featuring a gift basket on a wooden barrel. The basket contains bottles and jars labeled "Tomato Relish" and "Clarke Brothers," along with a dark fabric item. The background includes a wooden wall with shelves holding various bottles and jars

The Sweet Tooth

Indulge Dad's sweet side with chocolate freckles, aromatic coffee, and creamy fudge made only at Sovereign Hill.

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The Adventure Seeker

Is Sovereign Hill Dad's Roman Empire? Yes? Then he'll love these experiences that will put him at the heart of all the Sovereign Hill action.

Annual Pass

Give Dad the gift of Sovereign Hill all-year round with an Annual Pass offering unlimited entry, discounts, and access to our iconic events including Winter Wonderlights, and Heritage Harvest Weekend.  

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AURA Sound & Light Spectacular

Under cover of darkness, AURA transforms Sovereign Hill into a moving theatre with hundreds of hi-tech projections telling the gritty story of gold along with rebellion, gunfights, triumphs, and tragedies. AURA gift vouchers are also available.  

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Back of House Collection Tours

For the history-loving dad. Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our significant cultural treasures from the gold rush and beyond. Discover the stories, ideas and practices that have shaped our nation.

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The DIY Dad

Bring out Dad’s creative side with a hands-on workshop under the guidance of expert artisans at our Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades. Dad will love crafting his own timeless treasures with nearly 50 workshops to choose from. 

Wood Workshops

Craft a chair, carve intricate spoons, or explore the art of woodworking through hands-on projects like frame drums and the Japanese art of Netsuke carving.

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Metal Workshops

Master the forge with classes in tomahawk forging, Norse-inspired jewellery, knife-making, locksmithing, and more, from jewellery to armour-smithing.

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Leather Workshops

Create timeless handmade masterpieces from stylish belts to custom leather notebooks.

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Decorative Arts Workshops

Dive into the world of traditional arts with ceramics, signwriting, limestone carving, and more, exploring the beauty of decorative craftsmanship.

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Fibre Workshops

Weave, spin, felt, and splice through a series of traditional fibre arts workshops, creating beautiful, handcrafted pieces.

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Textiles Workshops

Uncover the intricate art of textiles with weaving, embroidery, needle lacing, and pattern making, mastering age-old techniques.

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