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BCL - Sovereign Hill with Wildlife (382)
Overview
Gold - 1850 - The world focussed on Ballarat as the cry 'Gold' echoed around the globe. People from all nations poured into Ballarat to seek a fortune, many found the real Australia and decided to make this great land their home. Today, you too can capture the excitement of these bawdy times as you visit the scene of revolt, rebellion, gold fever and the emergence of democracy at this famous living museum -Sovereign Hill at Ballarat.
Ballarat Wildlife Park is a high standard, well planned fauna reserve affording excellent opportunities to 'mix' with native Australian animals.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Travel the Western Highway stagecoach route of the 1850's
* Bacchus Marsh - a landscape of orchads - once a resting place for the Cobb & Co stagecoach
*Ballarat - enjoy a complete town tour of this gracious city with its exquisite gardens and noble statues
* Eureka Stockade - site of the 1854 Miner's Rebellion
* Visit Soveriegn Hill - an authentic recreaton of an 1850's gold mining town. See & experience....
* Gold panning in Red Gully Creek
* Take a guided tour of the underground mine (own expense)
* Blacksmiths & traditional craftsmen
* Visit the Gold Museum & "Voyage of Discovery" - an audio visual of life on the Australian goldfields
* Visit the many original shops. Perhaps try some handmade boiled lollies! Maybe a Devonshire Tea at the New York Bakery?
* The Chinese Village - highlighting Chinese involvement in the goldfields
* Why not ride a stagecoach?
* Take in the atmosphere of Main St
* Watch the Giant Crushing Battery
* Treat yourself to lunch at the United States Hotel (own expense)
* Visit Ballarat Wildlife Park nestled in a native bushland habitat where you can join a guided tour
* Be greeted by Patrick the Wombat
* Feed free range kangaroos
* Experience an emu encounter
* Meet and touch koalas
* See Tasmanian Devils feeding
* See goannas and giant lizards
* Shudder at the sight of venomous snakes and voracious crocodiles
Location
- Ballarat (Bendigo and Goldfields - Victoria)
Departing from Melbourne, this tour travels westerly to the town of Ballarat where Sovereign Hill is located. It returns to Melbourne by the early evening. Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Additional Info
- Children fares apply to those aged between 4 and 14 years inclusive. Adult fares apply to those 15 years and over. Children 3 years and under are free if not occupying a seat (ie must sit in parent's/carer's lap). If a seat is required, child fare applies.
- Numbers on the day: This is a coach tour that departs with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 48 people.
- Session length: Departs at 8.20am and returns at 5.30pm. Departs Daily October 1 through to March 31 Departs Daily except Wed, Fri & Sun April 1 through to Setpember 30
- Fare Includes: Entrance fees to wildlife park with guided tour, Sovereign Hill & Gold Museum, optional Red Hill Mine tour and on-coach "Sovereign Hill" video