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Sovereign Hill acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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Gold Panning

Regular Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm | Mondays: Pre-booked school groups only.King's Birthday: We are open Monday 9 June, 10am-5pm for the public holiday.Gold Rush Centre &amp; Rare Trades Centre: Open for pre-booked workshops &amp; tours only.

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Start your journey below by selecting your ticket type. You’ll be directed to our booking system to select a date for your adventure. We recommend everyone pre-book online, including babies, to secure you spot and avoid disappointment.

Click here to purchase your everyday tickets outside our special events.  Ticket prices start from Adult $52.50 | Child $33.00

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Step into the glow and experience a glittering wonderland!

Winter Wonderlights 2025

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

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Annual Pass

Candle Dipping

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

Adult: $69.50 | Concession $56.50 | Child (5 - 15 years): $35.50

Locals Pass

SH AURA GP THEATRE

From 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.

Available 5 nights a week (subject to availability) | 7 nights a week during Victorian School Holidays

Purchase separate tickets using the link below.

Aura

AURA is an immersive 90-minute theatre experience using amazing projection technology, that follows gold from its creation through to its 
colonial discovery, right up until the current day. 

 Visitors will be taken through three different theatres to explore the science of gold, the local Wadawurrung link to gold, and the impact of the gold 
rush on our town and the present day. This includes the stories of Bunjil and the Eureka Rebellion, among others. 
 
 Transporters are used to move betweent the theatres, partly outdoors as well as indoors. Short distances of walking are required. 
 
 Arrive at least 15 minutes before your show time to check in and be seated in the first theatre. 
 
 Please note that Aura is a completely separate experience to the Winter Wonderlights school holiday special program.

Get behind the scenes and view the collections with our back of house tours. Tailored for fashion and textiles to Chinese culture. There's a world of stories attached to our collection objects just waiting for you.

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Embrace our world class facilities and join us to keep rare arts and trades alive for future generations. Delve deeper into what you're able to learn from the very best artisans and makers in Australia. Check out all the great workshops from metal and wood to fashion and textiles.

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Sovereign Hill daily tickets operate for the majority of the year, however there are a few times in the year where special events kick in and our ticket prices change.

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