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Discover mysterious laneways, quirky local shops, and captivating hidden tales on a Ballarat City Tales walking tour. Get exclusive access to historic sites such as the Ballarat Town Hall, Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, historic Main Road (where Sovereign Hill is based), the site of Peter Lalor's Eureka speech and more. Perfect for adventurous couples of all ages, families, groups of friends and solo travellers. Small groups ensure a fun and engaging time, with plenty of mysterious tales told during your journey. Mid journey you will stop for a coffee, tea or chai (included) and discover more fascinating tales of Ballarat. Includes a beautiful Ballarat art print. Children under 6 are free (no drink included). Easily catch the train to Ballarat and walk to the tour starting point (15 minute walk).
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Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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Experience the excitement of Australia's Gold Rush at Sovereign Hill, a recreated 1850s mining camp and town brought to life by costumed characters and 18 historically inspired activities. Try your luck with gold panning, catch a coach ride, explore an underground mine, and watch town residents like blacksmiths and candlemakers ply their trades. The whole family will love time traveling back to the era of fortune seekers and wild frontiers.
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Sovereign Hill General Entry Ticket
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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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Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
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This walking tour was originally commissioned by the non for profit Swiss Italian Fiesta – an annual festival that celebrates the Swiss and Italian culture, history and heritage of the village The walking tour is the only experience of this nature on offer in the village We explore the remarkable Swiss and Italian history, culture and stories in Hepburn. Its an engaging guided small group walk and talk. Guests see some of the stunning architectural styles that define this village and hear about the early settlers lives and stories. Guests will recognise the pre colonial period and first nations culture and history of this special and unique location. Guest houses, hotels, churches and schools along with their artwork and stories will give visitors new insight into the Hepburn Village. Exclusive access to highly sought after historical sites We will finish at a "local watering hole" to quench your thirst (drinks at bar prices & not included in this ticket)
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Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 5pm each Friday
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Located a 2-hour drive from Melbourne, J Ward Lunatic Asylum once served as Australia’s home for the criminally insane. Take a 2-hour ghost tour with a guide who shares the stories of notorious prisoners such as Chopper Read, Gary Webb, and William Wallace. Walk around the property while hearing about the restless souls that are rumored to roam there, and learn about reports of the supernatural that have occurred on the grounds. You can also visit the museum before or after your tour.
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J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour
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