Heritage Harvest Weekend

Join us and experience a feast of local flavours and creativity, celebrating the best of our region’s food producers, makers, and artisans. 24 & 25 May, 2025

Heritage Harvest Weekend Winter Wonderlights Locals Pass VIP Rebellion Pass Tickets

Open Hours

Regular Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm | Mondays: Pre-booked school groups only.

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

What's On

There’s a lot to do at Sovereign Hill so make sure you check out all the amazing activities we have on and coming up.

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4 - 27 July 2025

Winter Wonderlights 2025

Step into the glow and experience a glittering wonderland!

Locals Pass

Exclusively for Ballarat locals. Unlimited visits all year long. Find out how to get yours.

A sign reading "REBELLION PASS" with an arrow pointing right, and a family panning for gold in a shallow pool of water in a historical outdoor setting.

VIP Rebellion Pass

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

Everyday Activities

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

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Gold Panning

Included in ticketEveryday

Confectionery Demonstration

Included in ticketEveryday

Redcoat Soldiers

Included in ticketEveryday

Bowling

Included in ticketEveryday

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

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.

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.

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Make the most of your Sovereign Hill visit by staying at our on-site hotel. With the gold rush just metres from your modern hotel room, the Sovereign Hill Hotel is the perfect base to explore the outdoor museum, Ballarat and beyond.

Gift Vouchers

Unwrap the magic of Sovereign Hill with gift vouchers to spark curiosity, wonder, and joy. Includes Sovereign Hill tickets, AURA Sound and Light Show, and annual passes for year-round access to unforgettable events and activities.