Sovereign Hill: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Visit the popular, family-run Ballarat Wildlife Park in Victoria and get up close to a wide variety of native Aussie wildlife and exotic animals! There are few friendlier wildlife attractions in Australia than this facility, where you can see a wide assortment of incredible creatures including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, crocodiles, and more, all located in pleasant, green surroundings. It's a wonderful place to visit for families or for first-time visitors to Australia. With tickets to Ballarat Wildlife Park, you'll get a true Aussie adventure that incorporates a range of live shows where you'll gain further insight into various species.

Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown – complete with rare trades, working machinery, and costumed interpreters. Gold was discovered here in 1851, triggering the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever known. The sleepy pastoral settlement of Ballarat grew rapidly into a fine provincial city built on the wealth derived from its gold. Covering 15 hectares of a former gold mining site, Sovereign Hill's Outdoor Museum brings the gold rush to life through a living township with over 18 scheduled activities happening throughout the day, you can find yourself panning for real gold, witness musket firing, see boiled lollies, wheels, and candles being made all before your very eyes.

Step back in time and experience over 1,000 years of medieval history at the Kryal Castle, located just outside of Ballarat, Australia. Perfect for all ages, there are plenty of things to do here to please everyone! Scan your Kryal Castle tickets and explore the lavishly decorated castle complete with themed passageways. View the fascinating (and somewhat terrifying) torture chamber exhibition, watch as knights joust to proclaim their bravery, and much more. This unique adventure park will guarantee you hours of fun! Best of all, Kryal Castle hosts dedicated kids activities including knightly training, allowing the Kryal children to learn the skills of knighthood including sword-fighting and archery.