Winter Wonderlights 2024

Head to Ballarat these school holidays as Sovereign Hill transforms into a Winter Wonderland from the 28th of June to the 21st of July. You won’t want to miss this magical experience. Celebrate 10 years of sound, lights, and wintry delights at Winter Wonderlights.

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Winter Wonderlights Special Hours!

We're open every day for Winter Wonderlights, 10am-7pm Friday 28 June to Sunday 21 July. Regular hours 10am-5pm resume Tuesday 23 July.

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.

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Winter Wonderlights 2024

By day Sovereign Hill delights but when the sun goes down that’s when it really shines.

Aura

From a place you know comes a story you don’t — AURA explores the creation, discovery and impact of the precious metal then and now.

Back of House Collections Tour: Fashion & Textiles

Get up close with treasures from the fashion and textiles collection rarely seen by the public.

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 ticket

Confectionery Demonstration

Included in ticket

Redcoat Soldiers

Included in ticket

Bowling

Included in ticket

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.