Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour | 10 hours

3 Reviews | Ballarat
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Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
2 Adults x $120.70
$241.40
Approx Total
$241.40
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Pick up and drop off to central Melbourne location + all entrance & admissions fees included.
  • Food and drink not included, you will have opportunities to purchase your own meals and we encourage you to bring your own reuseable water bottle.

Overview

Step back in time to the Goldrush era at Sovereign Hill, visit the Eureka Centre, see stunning floral displays in the botanical gardens and finish the day with the best view of Melbourne from the Skydeck on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower. You will be picked up in air conditioned comfort by an English speaking guide for this small group tour. Journey west out of Melbourne to Ballarat where your first stop will be the stunning Botanical Gardens for a wander amongst the flowers and heritage trees, then visit the picturesque Lake Wendouree. Time to step back in time to the Gold Rush of 1850 at Sovereign Hill where traditional craft demonstrations and opportunities to pan for Gold await you. From here we visit the Eureka Centre, historic site of the miner’s rebellion. Your day will finish with the most spectacular view from the Melbourne Skydeck, 88 floors up in the Eureka Tower!

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Pickup details

Exact time to be confirmed 24 hours prior to tour Please meet outside 15 minutes prior to pick up. You Guide will be wearing a Wine Hop And Coastal Tours polo top. ... Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens

    Stretch your legs with a leisurely walk to see over 50 trees listed on the National Trust Significant Trees Register, then wander through the conservatory where you can see captivating floral displays like Hydrangeas in Summer, Chrysanthemums in May and Spring Bulbs in Spring. Time here includes travel from Melbourne

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • Lake Wendouree

    Lake Wendouree was the rowing and canoeing venue for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, now it’s a beautiful space you can enjoy featuring gardens, sculptures, and a variety of birdlife. Take a relaxing wander around this beautiful lake, spot some of 166 different wildlife species that call this lake home, including the elegant Black Swans.

    45 minutes

  • Sovereign Hill

    Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of an 1850 Goldfields town at the open-air museum Sovereign Hill. Pan for gold, tour underground mines, see demonstrations of traditional crafts such as candle making and blacksmithing, get dressed up in traditional clothes* and enjoy a horse and coach ride*, meet Polly the sly grog seller, witness the Trooper Musket Firing and so much more! You will also be able to buy your own lunch here. * Entry to Sovereign Hill is covered in this tour, however if you wish to dress up in old fashioned clothing or take a horse coach ride, you will need to book and pay for this upon arrival at Sovereign Hill. NOTE: Subject to Sovereign Hill daily availability.

    3 hours

  • Eureka Centre

    Visit the Eureka Centre in Ballarat and learn about the cultural impact of the gold rush and the miner’s rebellion. The museum has engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and is surrounded by the heritage listed Eureka Stockade Memorial Park.

    30 minutes

  • Melbourne Skydeck

    Time for a rest on the journey back to the Eureka Tower where you will enjoy the spectacular Melbourne Skydeck experience. The Skydeck is the highest viewing attraction in the Southern Hemisphere, a whole 300 metres high! Now that's seeing Melbourne from a whole new level. You’ll arrive at the 88th floor via the fastest lift in the Southern Hemisphere taking a mere 38 seconds. With panoramic views of stunning Melbourne and beyond, it’s the perfect way to finish the day. Time here includes travel time to Melbourne.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants aged under 3 years old are welcome to attend free of charge providing they do not occupy a seat. If a seat is required for the infant, please purchase a child ticket for them.

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund
April 29No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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A must trip to learn about the Gold Rush history!

Published on Aug, 2024

I really hope this tour will get more hype in the future. It's a really great tour, esp if you want to know and experience more about the gold rush history of Melbourne. The tour was well organized, it wasn't too long in total duration but very insightful and we did have enough time to explore everything for each place. Rick was our guide and he was very helpful in leading us, giving us suggestions of what to do, and telling us the background story for each site, so thanks Rick! Overall, great trip, lots of insights and experience!

Definitely a must-do tour! Five stars!

Published on Jan, 2024

Awesome tour of Sovereign Hill and Eureka Museum today with the family! So much to see and also enjoyed stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens and also our final destination at Eureka Skydeck. Our tour guide Matt has lived in Victoria his whole life and very knowledgeable. Matt was super relaxed and we could not of asked for a better tour guide! Definitely a must do tour if visiting Melbourne!

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