2-Day Ballarat Goldrush & Heritage Escape -Sovereign Hill Experience (Request Your Dates)
- Duration: 28 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Bakery Hill , VIC
- Product code: PWXVU0
Step into Ballarat's gold rush story with this thoughtfully curated 2-day heritage escape.
Combining Hidden Lanes' signature City Tales walking tour, a visit to Sovereign Hill and an overnight stay at the historic Craig's Royal Hotel, this experience is designed for travellers who want to discover Ballarat's history while still having plenty of freedom to explore at their own pace.
From the streets of the real gold-rush city to the recreated township of Sovereign Hill, you'll experience two very different sides of Ballarat's extraordinary past.
Why You'll Love It
Discover the stories and characters of gold-rush Ballarat with a local guide
Explore Sovereign Hill with entry included
Stay overnight at the iconic Craig's Royal Hotel
Enjoy breakfast at Craig's the following morning
A relaxed balance of guided experiences and independent exploration
Local recommendations and a self-guided walk to help you discover more
Day 1 — Ballarat City Tales & Sovereign Hill
Begin with Hidden Lanes' signature Ballarat City Tales walking tour, exploring grand heritage streets, hidden laneways and unexpected corners of the city.
Through stories of gold, ambition, rebellion and the colourful characters who shaped Ballarat, you'll discover how a chaotic goldfields settlement became one of Australia's great Victorian-era cities.
Afterwards, make your way to Sovereign Hill, where your admission is included. Following a hosted introduction to help orient you and provide some historical context, you'll be free to explore the township at your own pace, with its historic streets, demonstrations, working exhibits and immersive gold-rush experiences.
Later, check into Craig's Royal Hotel, one of Ballarat's most celebrated historic hotels. Your evening is yours to enjoy — relax at Craig's or head out and explore Ballarat's restaurants and bars.
Day 2 — Breakfast & Explore Ballarat
Enjoy breakfast at Craig's Royal Hotel before a leisurely morning exploring more of Ballarat at your own pace.
Follow your Hidden Lanes self-guided walk, visit a gallery, wander around Lake Wendouree or use our curated local recommendations to discover some of the places that make Ballarat special.
There's no packed schedule to follow — this part of the escape is deliberately yours.
What's Included
- 1 night's accommodation at historic Craig's Royal Hotel
- Breakfast at Craig's Royal Hotel
- Hidden Lanes Ballarat City Tales guided walking tour
- Sovereign Hill general admission
- Hosted introduction at Sovereign Hill before independent exploration
- Hidden Lanes self-guided Ballarat walk
- Curated local recommendations
- Hidden Lanes artist-designed Ballarat tea towel
What Our Guests Say
“Hidden Lanes in Ballarat was such a great way to get to know the city… Jarrod really brought the history and local characters to life. A hidden treasure.” — Peter
