Step back to the Gold Rush era and come panning for gold? Explore the wonders of Sovereign Hill, a replica of an old gold-mining town, where you can tour the underground mines, ride a stagecoach and pan for gold! Get up close and personal with the creatures of the Australian bush and if you dare, a crocodile at feeding time! Take a chance on striking gold - BOOK TODAY
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Encounter the charms of Ballarat during the gold rush era?
The Parker family has been involved in nurturing and caring for Australian wildlife for over four decades. Share an interactive close-up encounter with wildlife including kangaroos, emus, koalas, dingoes, giant turtles and many more.
Absorb the glorious history of the Goldrush era painstakingly re-created at Sovereign Hill. Watch out for bushrangers and other traditional Australians as we step back in time. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the 1850's the clip-clop of horses on Main Street, the sight of soldiers marching by and the occasional joyous shout of a miner striking gold!
Highlights:
Share the Parker family's passion for Australia's wildlife at the Ballarat Wildlife Park
Get as close as you dare to a crocodile at a feeding session and see Tasmanian devils, wallabies, giant turtles, emus and poisonous snakes
Touch a cuddly koala, tap a kangaroo on the shoulder, meet 'Patrick' the wombat and enjoy a personalized tour amongst the unique Australian animals
Explore Ballarat and discover the turbulent story behind one of Australia's most notorious incidents, the Eureka Stockade Centre
Pan for gold, tour underground mines, ride a stagecoach or travel in a horse-drawn carriage (own expense) at the restored goldmining settlement of Sovereign Hill
Journey back in time at Sovereign Hill, where you share the lives of the locals at an original 1850's gold-mining settlement
