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Ballarat Gold Mining Tours

Lake Wendouree was the rowing and canoeing venue for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Step into gold-rush history at Sovereign Hill, pan for gold and wander heritage streetscapes on this full-day tour, with a local guide bringing Ballarat's stories to life.

Historic gold-rush-era streetscape at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat

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Historic gold-rush-era streetscape at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat

Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Gold Rush Day Tour

Step into gold-rush history with heritage streetscapes, stories and time to pan for gold.

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Historic streetscape at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill + Lake Wendouree Full-Day Tour

Pair Sovereign Hill with the lakeside setting and history of Ballarat’s Lake Wendouree.

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Heritage gold-rush-era buildings at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat Heritage and Gold Panning Private Tour

Make Ballarat history personal with a private guide, heritage stops and a hands-on gold panning experience.

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